IG waives cost of guaranteed stop losses to help clients manage tariff volatility
London, Monday 14th April - Global trading and investing platform IG is waiving the cost of guaranteed stop losses from today (Monday 14th April) until the end of April on all spread bets as it helps clients manage risk amid heightened volatility driven by President Trump’s tariffs.
Guaranteed stop losses act as a form of protection against major shifts in the market, like those seen this week. They allow traders to exit positions at their chosen price, with zero chance of slippage - even in fast-moving markets. Slippage is when a stop loss order is executed at a different price than expected, due to rapid market movements.
By removing the usual fee for this feature on spread bets (not applicable to other products), IG clients can trade with greater confidence during a period of huge uncertainty.
"We know how challenging volatile markets can be for traders and investors, and the last week or so has been a rollercoaster," said Michael Healy, UK Managing Director at IG UK.
"By waiving the cost of guaranteed stops, we’re giving our clients a powerful risk management tool at no extra cost, so they can navigate the current environment with more control. We’ll continue to look for ways in which we can support our clients during major global events.”
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