What is TradingView and how do you use it?

1. Create your live IG trading account – it’s free to create and there’s no obligation to fund it
2. Sign up for a free TradingView account on their website
3. Search for your market and open its chart
4. Click on the ‘trading panel’ tab
5. Choose ‘IG’ from the list
6. Place your trade

Sign up for a free TradingView account on their website

To create your TradingView account, visit the TradingView website and click the 'sign up' button. You can register using your email address or sign in with your Google, Apple or Facebook account. Once registered, you'll have access to basic charting features and can explore the platform's community.

Search for your preferred market and open its chart

You can trade on markets such as forex, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies using contracts for difference (CFDs). With CFDs, you can:

• Take positions on both rising and falling markets
• Access your preferred market without owning the underlying assets
• Trade using leverage, which amplifies both profits and losses

Before trading any market, carefully consider what suits your individual circumstances. Your trading style and experience level should align with your chosen market's characteristics, while your risk tolerance and available capital will determine appropriate position sizes. Also think about whether the market's typical movement patterns match your preferred timeframe, whether you're looking to trade short-term or hold longer positions.

Click on the ‘trading panel’ tab

To access the trading tools, locate the trading panel tab at the bottom of your chart. You can also open it by clicking the 'trading panel' icon in the toolbar at the top of your chart. This panel gives you direct access to trading functions and market analysis tools.

Choose ‘IG’ from the list of brokers and log in to your account

Once you have the trading panel open, click the 'broker' dropdown menu and select 'IG' from the available brokers list. You'll then be prompted to log in to your IG account. Enter credentials to connect your TradingView charts with your trading account.

Understand your risks and charges

When trading using leverage, using risk management tools is essential to protect your positions against possible negative price movements:

Stop orders:

• Normal stops automatically close your position if the market reaches your specified level, but may be subject to slippage in volatile conditions
• Guaranteed stops ensure your position closes at exactly your specified level, with a small premium charged if triggered

​​​Limit orders:

• Automatically close your position when the market reaches your target price
• Remember that leveraged trading carries significant risks and you should never risk more than you can afford to lose.

Place your trade when you’re ready

If your live account is funded, you’re all set to start trading through the TradingView interface. If you want to test your strategies first, you can try our demo account. It’s pre-loaded with [amount] in virtual funds. Note, however, that TradingView isn’t available on our demo account.

When you're ready to trade live markets and try out TradingView, choose your position size, decide whether you want to set stops and limits, then click buy or sell to open your position.