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About us
We exist to give traders like you – who see opportunities where others don’t – access to thousands of financial markets.
Start trading today. Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
Contact us: 0800 195 3100
Start trading today. Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
Contact us: 0800 195 3100
About us
We exist to give traders like you – who see opportunities where others don’t – access to thousands of financial markets.
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
Contact us: 0800 195 3100
What we do
Want to trade financial markets? You’ve come to the right place. We invented spread betting in 1974, and today we enable thousands of traders to seize their opportunity using spread betting and CFDs.
Prefer to own assets? You can also buy and sell thousands of shares and ETFs with us, or choose a wealth portfolio managed by one of our pros.
Why IG?
Trusted and regulated
More traders trust us with their money than anyone else, making us the world’s No.1 choice for spread betting and CFD trading.1
As well as placing a premium on the security of client funds, we’re authorised and regulated by the FCA.
Invested in your success
We want our clients to stay with us. So we’ve built our business around being on your side, and wanting you to trade profitably.
We also ensure that your trading education and analysis of the markets is at the centre of our innovation and development.
Ahead of the curve
In 1974, we invented spread betting. We’ve been at the forefront of our industry ever since, offering award-winning platforms and market-leading services.
We now serve clients all over the world, from 17 sales offices based across five continents.
Award-winning service
We’ve been recognised time and time again by our industry, both for the services and the technology that we provide.
ForexBrokers is compensated by IG for marketing
Award-winning service
We’ve been recognised time and time again by our industry, both for the services and the technology that we provide.
Best for Forex Trading
Investopedia
Online Brokers Awards 2019
#1 Overall Broker
ForexBrokers.com Annual Review
Best CFD Provider
Online Personal Wealth Awards
Best Stocks and
Shares ISA Provider
Online Personal Wealth Awards
Best Multi
Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Best Finance App
ADVFN International Financial Awards
ForexBrokers is compensated by IG for marketing
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Your money is protected
Deposit funds into an IG account, and it’s safeguarded:
- Your money is held in segregated accounts at regulated banks
- We don’t use your money for our business activity
- Your money is ring-fenced from our creditors
Why trade with us?
Best-in-class platforms
Seize your opportunity in seconds on fast, award-winning platforms and apps.2
Massive market range
Deal on over 17,000 markets, with more 24-hour indices than any other provider and out-of-hours US shares you won't find elsewhere.
Sharpen your skills
Train to succeed with seminars and courses for pros and beginners.
Expert support
We’re on hand around the clock to help you achieve your trading goals, right from the moment you join
Put a stop to loss
Negative balance protection3 ensures you can’t lose more than the balance on your account, and our range of stop and limit orders put you in control of your risk.
The best for the best
Pro trader? Get exclusive features, greater flexibility and cash rebates on selected markets.
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
Choose the UK's No.1 retail FX provider1
IG is home to more retail forex traders in the UK than any other forex trading provider. Why trade with anyone but the No.1?
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Your money and assets are protected when you trade with us.
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1 Based on revenue excluding FX (published financial statements, June 2020); for forex based on number of primary relationships with FX traders (Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report released July 2019).
2 Awarded ‘best finance app’ and ‘best multi-platform provider’ at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020
3 Negative balance protection does not apply to professional traders.
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