Share dealing
Buy and sell UK shares for as little as £3 commission
when you open an IG share dealing account.1
Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
How to deal shares with IG
Get more from our share dealing service by investing in an IG ISA.
Share dealing
Pay no more than £8 commission on UK shares. You’ll pay just £3 if you've placed 3 or more share dealing trades in the previous month.1
Transfer as many shares from your current provider as you wish, with no charges for electronic shares.4
With no sign-up or exit fees, 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.3
The tax-free ISA allowance for 2018/19 is £20,000 – invest before 5 April or it will be gone for good.
You’ll need to create a share dealing account to open an IG stocks and
shares ISA.
Your capital is at risk
The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Share dealing
Buy and sell UK shares for as little as £3 commission when you open an IG share dealing account.1
Your capital is at risk
The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
See how we compare
We’ve created a comparison table so you can find out if we’re the best share dealing option for you. Compare buying shares with IG – via a share dealing account – against six of our competitors, and see how we measure up against other stocks and shares ISA providers.
[Data taken from competitor websites, correct at 06/12/2021]
| Provider | IG | Hargreaves Lansdown | AJ Bell | Interactive Investor |
| Best commission rate on US shares1 | Free | £5.95 | £9.95 | £7.99 |
| Standard commission rate on US shares | £10 | £11.95 | £9.95 | £7.99 |
| How to qualify for the best rate | 3+ trades in prior month | 20 trades in prior month | n/a | n/a |
| Best commission rate on UK shares1 | £3 | £5.95 | £4.95 | £7.99 |
| Standard commission rate on UK shares | £8 | £11.95 | £9.95 | £7.99 |
| How to qualify for the best rate | 3+ trades in prior month | 20 trades in prior month | 10 trades in prior month | n/a |
| FX Conversion fee2 | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
See the full comparison table
Open your account
It's free to open an account, normally takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Why deal shares with IG?
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Low transaction fees
Commission from £3,1 FX conversion fees of just 0.5%, and no admin fees on share dealing accounts or ISAs
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Huge range of markets
Trade more than 13,000+ shares from a range of global stock indices
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Tax-efficient dealing
Invest via an IG ISA and pay no capital gains or income tax on your investments2
-
Free transfers
Transfer your existing shareholdings, ISA, with no charges for electronic shares3
-
Fairness in fees
Benefit from no sign-up or exit fees
-
Dedicated customer support
We're here 24hrs a day from 8am Sunday to 10pm Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday
See all our charges and fees, or view our complete shares list (PDF).
A better share dealing service
We’re committed to finding you the best possible prices when you buy and sell shares.
Local denominations
Our prices are offered in local denominations, so you know exactly what you're paying. And our fee to convert one currency to another is just 0.5%.
‘At quote’ and ‘on exchange’
In addition to ‘at quote’ trading, we also offer execution 'on exchange'. This gives you the opportunity to interact directly with various lit and dark order books to find the best price.
Getting started
Find all the information and documentation you need to start share dealing with us.
Charges and fees
See our full commission rates: including UK shares from just £3.1
Important documents
Read our customer agreement, apply by post, add US stocks and transfer existing assets.
IPOs
Pay no commission when you subscribe to
upcoming IPOs with an IG share dealing account
or share dealing ISA.
Transferring investments
Transfer a share dealing portfolio, ISA held with other brokers to us, with no charges for electronic shares.4
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. 71% 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.
The information on this site is not directed at residents of the United States, Belgium or any particular country outside the UK and is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
Top 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.
With IG, ‘share dealing’ refers specifically to our non-leveraged investment service, as opposed to spread betting or trading CFDs on a share price. Find out more on our Help and Support site.
How does share dealing work?
Shares are bought and sold on a global network of exchanges, referred to collectively as ‘the stock market’. Shares can usually only be traded when the relevant exchange is open.
With IG, you’ll deal shares through our online platform. Simply create a share dealing account, fund your account and log in. You’ll have access to thousands of markets in just a few clicks.
Or, find out more on our Help and Support site.
How does share dealing work?
Shares are bought and sold on a global network of exchanges, referred to collectively as ‘the stock market’. Shares can usually only be traded when the relevant exchange is open.
With IG, you’ll deal shares through our online platform. Simply create a share dealing account, fund your account and log in. You’ll have access to thousands of markets in just a few clicks.
Or, find out more on our Help and Support site.
How long does it take to withdraw funds once I have sold shares?
We’ll deposit into your account as soon as we receive a dividend payment from any shares you own. The payment will appear as cash on your ledger. To find out more, take a look at our Help and Support site.
How are dividends paid to my account?
We’ll deposit into your account as soon as we receive a dividend payment from any shares you own. The payment will appear as cash on your ledger. To find out more, take a look at our Help and Support site.
Can I access live share prices?
Yes. To access live share prices log in to My IG, go to the ‘settings’ section and select ‘data feeds’.
1Place 3+ trades on UK shares in the previous month to qualify for a £3 commission rate. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2FX rate based on a £5,000 trade
3Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
4Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a
£205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
1 Place 3+ trades on UK shares in the previous month to qualify for a £3 commission rate on UK shares. Place 3+ trades on US shares in the previous month to qualify for zero commission rate on US stocks. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a £205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
4 You'll be charged a custody fee of £24 per quarter if you hold assets on a share dealing account or ISA at the end of each quarter. However, it is dependent on your trading activity, and commissions paid during the quarter will be deducted from the fee. You will be exempt from the charge if you:
• Deal three or more times on your share dealing account during the quarter
• Hold assets worth £15,000 or more across your IG Smart Portfolio accounts at the end of the quarter
If a custody fee is due, we'll debit it from your share dealing account first. If sufficient funds aren't available, we'll then deduct from your ISA account. If there is insufficient cash on both accounts, the account with the highest asset value will be taken overdrawn.
Share dealing
Buy and sell UK shares for as little as £3 commission
when you open an IG share dealing account.1
Your capital is at risk
The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Why deal shares with IG?
Low transaction fees
Commission from £3,1 FX conversion fees of just 0.5%, and no admin fees on share dealing accounts or ISAs
Huge range of markets
Trade more than 11,000+ shares from a range of global stock indices
Tax-efficient dealing
Invest via an IG ISA and pay no capital gains or income tax on your investments2
Free transfers
Transfer your existing shareholdings, ISA, with no charges for electronic shares3
Fairness in fees
Benefit from no sign-up or exit fees
Dedicated customer support
We're here 24hrs a day from 8am Sunday to 10pm Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday
See all our charges and fees, or view our complete shares list (PDF).
Share dealing
Pay no more than £8 commission on UK shares. You’ll pay just £3 if you've placed 3 or more share dealing trades in the previous month.1
Transfer as many shares from your current provider as you wish, with no charges for electronic shares.4
With no sign-up or exit fees, 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.3
The tax-free ISA allowance for 2018/19 is £20,000 – invest before 5 April or it will be gone for good.
You’ll need to create a share dealing account to open an IG stocks and
shares ISA.
A better share dealing service
We’re committed to finding you the best possible prices when you buy and sell shares.
Local denominations
Our prices are offered in local denominations, so you know exactly what you're paying. And our fee to convert one currency to another is just 0.5%.
‘At quote’ and ‘on exchange’
In addition to ‘at quote’ trading, we also offer execution 'on exchange'. This gives you the opportunity to interact directly with various lit and dark order books to find the best price.
See how we compare
We’ve created a comparison table so you can find out if we’re the best share dealing option for you. Compare buying shares with IG – via a share dealing account – against six of our competitors, and see how we measure up against other stocks and shares ISA providers.
[Data taken from competitor websites, correct at 25/01/2024]
| Provider | IG | Hargreaves Lansdown | AJ Bell | Interactive Investor |
| Best commission rate on US shares1 | Free | £5.95 | £4.95 | £3.99 |
| Standard commission rate on US shares | £10 | £11.95 | £9.95 | £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 | £4.95 | £3.99 |
| Standard commission rate on UK shares | £8 | £11.95 | £9.95 | £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 |
| FX Conversion fee2 | 0.5% | 1% - 0.25% | 0.75% - 0.25% | 1.5% - 0.25% |
See the full comparison table
Getting started
Find all the information and documentation you need to start share dealing with us.
Charges and fees
See our full commission rates: including UK shares from just £3.1
Important documents
Read our customer agreement, apply by post, add US stocks and transfer existing assets.
IPOs
Pay no commission when you subscribe to
upcoming IPOs with an IG share dealing account
or share dealing ISA.
Transferring investments
Transfer a share dealing portfolio, ISA held with other brokers to us, with no charges for electronic shares.4
Open your account
It's free to open an account, normally takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Top 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.
With IG, ‘share dealing’ refers specifically to our non-leveraged investment service, as opposed to spread betting or trading CFDs on a share price. Find out more on our Help and Support site.
How does share dealing work?
Shares are bought and sold on a global network of exchanges, referred to collectively as ‘the stock market’. Shares can usually only be traded when the relevant exchange is open.
With IG, you’ll deal shares through our online platform. Simply create a share dealing account, fund your account and log in. You’ll have access to thousands of markets in just a few clicks.
Or, find out more on our Help and Support site.
How long does it take to withdraw funds once I have sold shares?
We’ll deposit into your account as soon as we receive a dividend payment from any shares you own. The payment will appear as cash on your ledger. To find out more, take a look at our Help and Support site.
How are dividends paid to my account?
We’ll deposit into your account as soon as we receive a dividend payment from any shares you own. The payment will appear as cash on your ledger. To find out more, take a look at our Help and Support site.
Can I access live share prices?
Yes. To access live share prices log in to My IG, go to the ‘settings’ section and select ‘data feeds’.
1 Place 3+ trades on UK shares in the previous month to qualify for a £3 commission rate on UK shares. Place 3+ trades on US shares in the previous month to qualify for zero commission rate on US stocks. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a £205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
4 You'll be charged a custody fee of £24 per quarter if you hold assets on a share dealing account or ISA at the end of each quarter. However, it is dependent on your trading activity, and commissions paid during the quarter will be deducted from the fee. You will be exempt from the charge if you:
• Deal three or more times on your share dealing account during the quarter
• Hold assets worth £15,000 or more across your IG Smart Portfolio accounts at the end of the quarter
If a custody fee is due, we'll debit it from your share dealing account first. If sufficient funds aren't available, we'll then deduct from your ISA account. If there is insufficient cash on both accounts, the account with the highest asset value will be taken overdrawn.
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% 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 trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.
Options and futures are complex instruments which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. They’re not suitable for most investors. Before you invest, you should consider whether you understand how options and futures work, the risks of trading these instruments and whether you can afford to lose more than your original investment.
Trading stocks and shares ‘on margin’ within a US options and futures account – meaning that you only finance part of the cost of acquiring a position in a security – carries additional risks over buying securities on a fully funded basis and may result in losses exceeding your original investment. Trading on margin will also result in additional costs to you as the investor and any securities purchased using margin may be held as collateral by the lender, restricting both your rights as shareholder, and your ability to use the securities until the margin trade is closed. You should familiarise yourself with these risks before trading on margin.
The value of shares, ETFs and other ETPs bought through a share dealing account, a US options and futures account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Some ETPs carry additional risks depending on how they’re structured, investors should ensure they familiarise themselves with the differences before investing.
Share dealing and IG Smart Portfolio accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd, CFD accounts and US options and futures accounts are provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd.
IG is a trading name of IG Trading and Investments Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 11628764), 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. IG Markets Ltd (Register number 195355), IG Trading and Investments Ltd (Register Number 944492) and IG Index Ltd (Register number 114059) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The information on this site isn’t directed at residents of the United States, Belgium or any particular country outside the UK and isn’t intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.