Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% 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.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

CFD trading

If you see opportunity in the world around you, trade CFDs with the UK’s No.1 provider.¹ Made for the traders who want to take advantage of rising and falling markets.

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Established 1974 239,000+ clients worldwide 17,000+ markets

Why trade CFDs with us?

Manage risk effectively
Never stay below zero with negative balance protection²

Support when you need it
Round-the-clock assistance from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday

Open a position from any position
Use the UK’s best web-based platform and mobile trading app³

Take your capital further
Open a position for a fraction of the cost with our competitive margin rates

Keep your finger on the pulse
React to breaking news with custom price alerts

Get an interactive education
Become a better trader with free trading courses on IG Academy

What is CFD trading?

Trade CFDs to speculate on whether an asset’s price will move up or down – without having to own the asset.

What are the benefits?

17,000+ markets
Free up your capital
Go short or long
Free from stamp duty⁴

How do I trade CFDs?

Open a trading account
Find an opportunity
Take a position
Monitor your trade

Learn more about CFD trading

Learn about further benefits

Learn more and see example

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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

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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

Create live account

Start trading now

What markets can I trade with CFDs?

Forex

Indices

Get spreads from just 0.6 points on pairs like EUR/USD with the UK’s No.1 FX provider.⁵

Deal on global stock indices, with more 24-hour markets than any other provider.

Choose from over 16,000 international shares and exchange traded funds.

Commodities

Other markets

Trade metals, energies and soft commodities, with spreads from 0.3 points.

Discover our options markets, interest rates, bonds, sectors and more.

How much will I have to pay?

Margins

CFDs are leveraged, meaning you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit initially. This initial deposit is called margin.

Spreads and commisions

Your main payment for CFD trading is the spread – the difference between the buy and the sell price. This is our charge for executing your trade.
We charge a spread on every market except for share CFDs, which you’ll pay a commission on instead. We work to keep these charges among the lowest in the business.

Market	Retail margin	Leverage equivalent	Professional margin What is this?	Leverage equivalent
Forex	3.33%	1:30	0.45%	1:222
Indices	5%	1:20	0.45%	1:222
Shares	20%	1:5	4.5%	1:22
Commodities	5%	1:20	0.45%	1:222

	Minimum spreads from	Commision per side from
Forex	0.6	-
Indices	0.1	-
Shares	-	EU and UK shares	0.10%
		US shares	2 cents
Commodities	0.3	-

Learn more about our margins

Learn more about our charges

How much will I have to pay?

Margins

CFDs are leveraged, meaning you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit initially. This initial deposit is called margin.

Spreads

Your main payment for CFD trading is the spread – the difference between the buy and the sell price. This is our charge for executing your trade.
We charge a spread on every market except for share CFDs, which you’ll pay a commission on instead. We work to keep these charges among the lowest in the business.

Market	Retail margin	Leverage equivalent	Professional margin	Leverage equivalent
Forex	3.33%	1:30	0.45%	1:222
Indices	5%	1:20	0.45%	1:222
Shares	20%	1:5	4.5%	1:22
Commodities	5%	1:20	0.45%	1:222

	Minimum spreads from	Commision per side from
Forex	0.6	-
Indices	0.1	-
Shares	-	EU and UK shares	0.10%
		US shares	2 cents
Commodities	0.3

Learn more about our margins

Learn more about our charges

Don’t miss your next opportunity. It’s free, quick and simple to create CFD account

New to CFD trading? You can get lower minimums for one month - enabling you to trade in smaller sizes while you master CFDs.

Depending on your position, you may need to pay overnight funding.

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