Get direct access to shares and forex markets with L2 Dealer, our downloadable DMA platform
Ready to start? Open an account and then register for L2 Dealer using the form below.
L2 Dealer, our downloadable DMA platform, provides powerful, flexible DMA access for advanced traders.
Designed for our own traders, so it’s for people comfortable with the increased complexity of DMA trading
L2 Dealer gives you increased control over your CFD and share dealing account trades
Specifically for traders who are happy to participate directly in the market
Learn more about shares DMA and Forex Direct
L2 Dealer is free to download. However, depending on the exchange you wish to view or trade on, you may be liable to pay that exchange's data usage fees.
Contact us for more information on these costs plus commission and funding charges.
Our DMA service allows you to trade on underlying market prices and depth, but what you’ll actually receive on placing a trade is a CFD from us. It works like this:
So while you’re trading at market prices, you won’t gain any ownership rights over the equities or currencies that form the subject of your CFD.
To start trading with L2 Dealer, you need to follow these steps:
Register for L2 Dealer using the form below
If you only hold a spread betting account with us and would like to open a CFD or share dealing account, log in to My IG, go to the ‘live accounts’ tab and click ‘add another account’.
Download and install L2 Dealer using the link below.
Once you have installed the application, you can log in with your usual details.
Please note you will be unable to log into the platform unless you have registered for L2 access.
Microsoft .NET framework
L2 Dealer requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed on your computer.
When you install L2 Dealer the program will automatically check for this, and prompt you to install the .NET framework if required.
If you would prefer to install the .NET framework independently, it can be downloaded from Microsoft here.
Alternatively you can go to your computer’s Windows Update page (accessed from your Start menu or at Windows Update) and select .NET from the options in the ‘optional updates’ section.
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Browser-based desktop trading and native apps for all devices.
Integrated access to the leading web-based charting package.
We've got the right charts for every trader, in every situation.
To install the L2 Dealer, first install and run the Prerequisite (which may require Admin credentials). Then launch the 'clickonce' installer.
We're here 24hrs a day from 8am Sunday to 10pm Friday,
and 9am to 5pm Saturday.
You can also email us at newaccounts.uk@ig.com
