Share dealing
Buy and sell US shares commission-free, and UK shares for as little as £3 per trade with us.1
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Call 0800 195 3100 or send us an email newaccounts.uk@ig.com with any questions about opening an account between 8am and 6pm (UK time) on weekdays.
Contact us 0800 195 3100
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
Why buy and sell shares at IG?
Low dealing costs
Zero commission on US shares and just £3 on UK shares,1 with a foreign exchange fee of just 0.5%
Huge choice of investments
Invest in over 12,000 shares, funds and investment trusts
Out-of-hours US share dealing
We’re unique in offering clients the opportunity to invest in a number of US shares while the market is closed
Open an account in minutes
It takes less than five minutes to open an account through our website or award-winning mobile app2
Dedicated support
We’re here 24/7, except for a brief weekly pause from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday
Local denominations
Our prices are offered in local denominations, so you know exactly what you’re paying
See the complete list (PDF) of shares on offer.
Ways to deal shares with us
Get more from our share dealing service by investing in an IG ISA.
Share dealing
Trade US shares commission-free and pay as little as £3 per trade on UK stocks, with our foreign exchange fee at just 0.5%1 – far lower than most of our competitors.
Transfer as many shares from your current provider as you wish, with no charges for electronic shares.
With no sign-up or exit fees, and free deposits and withdrawals, we can offer the perfect home for your portfolio.
Stocks and shares ISA
Open an IG ISA to invest in shares and ETFs for the same low commission rates, without paying tax on your profits or income.
Your tax-free allowance for 2024/25 is £20,000. Our ISA is flexible, meaning you can withdraw money and deposit again without it eating into your allowance.
To get an IG stocks and shares ISA, create a share dealing account first and you can add an ISA once it's open.
What do I pay?
When you buy or sell shares, there are several different costs involved, the main ones being commission and foreign exchange fees. You may be exempt from certain costs (eg custody fees), but that will depend on your investing behaviour.
While we aim to be as transparent as possible about what we charge, it’s important that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the relevant details so that you know upfront exactly what you’ll be paying for your transactions.
You can find all the pricing information you need on our share dealing charges and fees page.
How we compare against the competition
See how buying and selling shares with us measures up against other stocks and shares ISA providers:
Provider |
IG |
Hargreaves Lansdown |
AJ Bell |
Interactive Investor |
Best commission rate on US shares1 |
Free |
£5.95 |
£3.50 |
£3.99 |
Standard commission rate on US shares |
£10 |
£11.95 |
£5.00 |
£3.99 |
How to qualify for the best rate |
3+ trades in prior month |
20 trades in prior month |
10+ trades in prior month |
Dependent on fixed monthly subscription. First two trades free each month |
Best commission rate on UK shares1 |
£3 |
£5.95 |
£3.50 |
£3.99 |
Standard commission rate on UK shares |
£8 |
£11.95 |
£5.00 |
£3.99 |
How to qualify for the best rate |
3+ trades in prior month |
20 trades in prior month |
10 trades in prior month |
Dependent on fixed monthly subscription. First two trades free each month |
Foreign exchange fee3 |
0.5% |
1% - 0.25% |
0.75% - 0.25% |
1.5% - 0.25% |
[Data taken from competitor websites, correct at 10/07/2024]
See the full comparison table.
A choice of ways to trade
We provide two ways for you to buy and sell shares, namely:
- At quote: tell us the number of shares you want to buy or sell, and we’ll find the best price available from over 20 different providers
- On exchange: buy or sell directly with other investors and have access to orders in the market
What can I invest in?
Companies
You’ll likely find your sector here, no matter what kind of investor you are. From AIM-listed miners to e-commerce giants, there are thousands of different companies to invest in.
ETFs
We offer 2000 eligible ETFs, so you can get exposure to the UK equity market from just 0.4%. Use our ETF screener to track exciting sectors or themes – and find the ETFs you’re looking for.
Investment trusts
Our investment trusts give you exposure to a wide range of markets and are managed by some of the UK’s best-known fund managers.
We have a collection of investment guides that can help you create your perfect portfolio.
Getting started
Find all the information and documentation you need to start share dealing with us.
See our full commission rates, including UK shares from just £3.1
Pay no commission when you subscribe to upcoming IPOs with an IG share dealing account or share dealing ISA.
Read our customer agreement, apply by post, add US stocks and transfer existing assets.
Transfer a share dealing portfolio or an ISA held with other brokers to us, with no charges for electronic shares.4
FAQs
What is share dealing?
Share dealing is the buying and selling of a company’s shares, usually with the intention of making a profit or earning income from dividends.
You can pick from over 10,000 different companies, investment trusts and exchange traded funds on our share dealing platform. When you’ve bought your shares, you can hold these for as long as you like, and when the time comes to sell, you can do so with confidence and ease.
How does share dealing work?
First, you’ll need to create a share dealing account, which should take less than five minutes to do. When your account is up and running, log in to our share dealing platform to discover your next investment.
When you’ve found the shares that you want to buy, you can purchase these in two different ways. The most common way is to get a quote for the price of the shares you’re buying. Alternatively, you can buy the shares directly from another party on an exchange.
When you’ve bought your shares, log in to monitor your investments, collect dividends and reinvest these all in one place. And when the time comes to sell, do so at a click of a button.
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.
If you want to withdraw the cash back to your bank account, the cash will be available once the shares have ‘settled’. For example, if you sell the shares on a Monday, these should settle on the Wednesday, when you’ll be able to withdraw your cash. 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.
How are dividends paid to my account?
We’ll pay the dividends to your account in cash. You’ll be able to see these on your dashboard and also under ‘recent activity’.
Can I access live share prices?
Yes. To access live share prices, simply log in to My IG, go to ‘settings’ and pick from the list of data feeds.
1 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 full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
3 FX rate based on a £5,000 trade.
4 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
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