Share dealing: invest your way
Start buying shares from zero commission¹ with a provider trusted by millions².
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Best Share Dealing Platform
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2024
Best Multi Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2024
Best Platform for the Active Trader
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How to deal shares and funds with us
Share dealing
- Use our web-based account or mobile app for more trading tools and analysis
- Buy shares with competitive commission rates
Share dealing with a trusted UK broker
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We’re a proud UK company, listed on the London Stock exchange.
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Start your investing journey at IG.
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Need help? Get it 24/7 in our app, on WhatsApp or live chat.3
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We support you at every stage of your journey
More hours to invest
Get unrivalled out-of-hours access to over 80 key US stocks, like Apple, NVIDIA and Tesla.
Advanced platforms
Buy shares on our advanced share dealing platform or get direct market access (DMA) with L2 Dealer.
Share dealing in 3 simple steps
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A few questions
Let us know a bit more about you
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Get verified, instantly
We can usually verify your identity immediately
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Fund and start trading
We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay and bank transfers
No commission on shares*
11,000+ stocks to buy
*Commission free on all stocks and ETFs traded within an Irish GIA account. Other fees may apply.
See how our pricing leaves other brokers behind
| IG | Hargreaves Lansdown | Interactive Investor | AJ Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying US shares (commission) | €0 | €13.69 | €4.57 | €5.73 |
| Buying UK shares (commission) | €0 | €13.69 | €4.57 | €5.73 |
| Forex fee on a deal worth $300 | €0.30 | €3.44 | €5.15 | €2.58 |
| Monthly custody fee on €5726.68 balance | €0** | €2.15 | €5.72 | €1.19 |
| Total | €2.10 |
€32.96 | €20.01 | €15.22 |
Information based on data from providers’ websites in March 2025. Where relevant, the forex and custody fees have been calculated based on each provider’s applicable percentages (in relation to investment value) that are used as the standard to work out these charges.
**Pay no custody fee if you trade three or more times in a quarter, otherwise it’s €9.16 per month (billed quarterly).
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FAQs
What is share dealing?
Share dealing is the same as traditional investing, where you buy and sell company shares – usually with the intention of selling them for a higher price or earning income from dividends. With us, you can choose from 13,000+ different companies, investment trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
How does share dealing work?
First, you’ll need to create a share dealing account, which should take less than five minutes. You can do this by opening a web-based account. Then, you can buy shares either by getting an instant quote or trading on-exchange. Then, manage your investments, collect dividends (if paid) and sell shares all from one place.
How long does it take to withdraw funds once I’ve sold shares?
When you’ve sold your shares, your cash will be available to reinvest immediately. However, if you want to withdraw the cash it’ll only be available once the shares have ‘settled’. For example, if you sell the shares on a Monday, these should settle on the following Wednesday. This is known as a T+2 settlement period, where ‘T’ is the transaction date and ‘2’ is the number of business days after the transaction date.
Can I access live share prices?
Yes. To access live share prices, simply use your web-based account to log in to My IG, go to ‘settings’ and pick from the list of data feeds.
* Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the Republic of Ireland.
1 Based on number of active trading and investment accounts with IG. Active accounts are those enabled for deposits and trading.
2 Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our list of share dealing charges and fees. Other fees may apply.
3 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best finance app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024. Best share dealing platform as awarded at the Your Money Investment Finance Awards 2024.
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Investing comes with risk and the price of shares can go down as well as up, and you are not guaranteed to get back the amount that you originally invested.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Options are complex financial instruments and your capital is at risk. Losses may be extremely rapid.
CFD, spread betting and options are accounts provided by IG Europe GmbH (a company incorporated in the Federal Republic of Germany and registered in the Frankfurt Trade Register under number HRB 115624 with registered office at Westhafenplatz 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany). IG Europe GmbH (Register number 148759) is authorised and regulated by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and Deutsche Bundesbank. The Swedish branch of IG Europe GmbH is regulated by the Finansinspektionen. The share dealing offer provided to IG Europe GmbH clients by another IG Group entity based in UK (IGXX) is only available to residents of Ireland only.
Spread betting is available to residents of Ireland only.
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