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OTC leveraged products, including CFDs, are complex investments, which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 80% of retail client account lose money when trading OTC leveraged products, including CFDs, with this investment provider. OTC leveraged products, including CFDs, are complex investments, which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 80% of retail client account lose money when trading OTC leveraged products, including CFDs, with this investment provider.

Spot CFD trading with IG

Start spot CFD trading with IG and access real-time pricing across forex, shares, ETFs, indices, commodities, and bonds.

  • FTSE 100 listed¹
  • 50+ years of expertise
  • 800k+ clients

What is CFD spot trading?

Spot trading means buying or selling an asset at its current market price, known as the spot price, with the intention of taking immediate delivery of the underlying asset. With CFDs, you can speculate on the price movement of an asset without taking ownership or physical delivery of the underlying asset.

Why trade spot CFDs with IG?

Multiple trading platforms

Trade spot CFDs on our web platform, mobile app, and MT4, with tools including interactive charts, price alerts, and risk management features.

Wide range of markets

Trade spot CFDs across forex, shares, bonds, commodities, indices, and ETFs from one account.

Flexible trading opportunity

Open long or short positions with no fixed expiries and the flexibility to go long or short.

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Step 1

Create your account

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Step 2

Fund your account

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Step 3

Start trading

Access global markets through spot CFD trading.

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    Step 1

    Create your account

    Apply within minutes. No minimum to open.

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    Fund your account

    Bank transfer or card. Instant confirmation.

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    Start trading

    Access global markets through spot CFD trading.

FAQs

What is CFD spot trading?

CFD spot trading allows you to speculate on the current price of an underlying asset without owning the asset itself.

 

How does CFD spot trading work?

CFD spot trading allows you to speculate on price movements by going long or short, with leverage providing exposure to a larger position with a smaller initial outlay.

 

What are the benefits and risks of CFD spot trading?

Spot CFDs offer flexibility to go long or short and trade without a fixed expiry, but leverage can magnify losses and you can lose more than your initial deposit.

 

What markets can you trade with spot CFDs?

You can trade spot CFDs across a range of global markets, including forex, shares, and ETFs.

 

Do spot CFDs have an expiry date?

Unlike future CFDs, spot CFDs generally have no fixed expiry date, allowing you to keep a position open while meeting the applicable funding requirements.

 

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