About us
We are an award-winning, multi-platform trading company – committed to providing transparent, low-cost investing that helps you realise your financial ambitions.
Your capital is at risk. The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in.
What we do
We offer both share dealing and a range of ready-made portfolios to help you invest in your future.
Share dealing
Buy and sell over 13,000+ shares, investment trusts and exchange traded funds (ETFs) at low commission rates on our share dealing platform. Pay as little as £3 per trade on UK stocks with foreign exchange fees at just 0.5% – far lower than most of our competitors.1
IG Smart Portfolios
We partnered with BlackRock in 2017 to deliver simple, ready-made, expertly-managed portfolios without the usual high price tag. We have five portfolios that you can invest in, which all differ in the amount of risk you take and therefore the long-term returns you can expect to make.
CFDs and spread betting
If you’re also interested in trading the financial markets, IG is the world’s No.1 CFD and spread betting provider.2 You can take advantage of rising and falling prices, with over 18,000+ global financial markets to choose from. CFDs and spread betting are complex products, and as well as providing the potential for large gains, come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.3
Our complete range of services enables you to manage all your investment and trading accounts in one place.
Choose the right investment account for you
Once you’ve decided on a share dealing account or Smart Portfolio, you can choose to use either a stocks and shares ISA, or a general investment account – or a combination of the three. Click to find out more on the benefits.
Remember, past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Every investment decision should be based on a thorough analysis of market conditions and the prospective investment itself.
Why IG?
Established
Founded in 1974, we have 45 years of market experience and over 1700 staff worldwide.
Respected
We’re a FTSE 250 company with a robust balance sheet and a market capitalisation of £2.83 billion. 5
Secure
Our clients’ funds are held in segregated accounts at regulated banks and our assets custodian is Citibank.
Regulated
We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.
The benefits of investing with us
We designed our investments service with our clients’ best interests at heart. Excellent technology, low fees and great customer service are all reasons why you should invest with IG.
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Market-leading technology6
Access top-of-the-range platforms that are powerful, intuitive and offer full visibility on pricing and performance 24 hours a day.
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Affordable pricing
Benefit from low commission rates and management fees, pay no sign-up, exit or platform charges, and withdraw your money at any time.
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Tax-efficient accounts
Open a share dealing account or an IG Smart Portfolio as a tax-efficient ISA to pay no capital gains or income tax on your investments.4
An award-winning provider
Both the services we offer and our technology have been consistently recognised by our industry.
Find out more about…
Stocks and shares ISAs
Maximise your investment returns with a tax-efficient ISA wrapper.4
1 Your commissions will be determined based on your share-dealing activity (UK stocks only). Place 3+ trades in the previous month to qualify for a £3 commission rate. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Based on revenue (published financial statements, October 2022)
3 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.
4 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
5 Based on the share price at 29 May 2020
6 Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020.
The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through a share dealing account, a stocks and shares ISA, a SIPP or an IG Smart Portfolio can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Spread bets and CFDs are leveraged products and can result in losses that exceed deposits. Spread betting and CFD trading are not permitted within the IG SIPP. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
iShares® and BlackRock® are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates (“BlackRock”) and are used under license. Further, BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates including, but not limited to, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, are not affiliated with IG Markets Limited and its affiliates. Accordingly, BlackRock makes no representations or warranties regarding the advisability of investing in any product or service offered by IG Markets Limited or any of its affiliates. BlackRock has no obligation or liability in connection with the operation, marketing, trading or sale of any product or service offered by IG Markets Limited or any of its affiliates.
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. Professional clients can lose more than they deposit. All trading involves risk.
CFD, share dealing and stocks and shares ISA accounts provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd. IG is a trading name of IG Markets Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 04008957) and IG Index Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 01190902). Registered address at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA. Both IG Markets Ltd (Register number 195355) and IG Index Ltd (Register number 114059) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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