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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% 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.

Spot trading

Open a spot (cash) trading account with the UK's No.1 CFD and spread betting provider. Access thousands of assets, priced to mirror the underlying market, with no fixed expiry.

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Trade spot prices across forex, commodities, cash indices, cash shares and cash ETFs

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Why trade spot

Trade at the current market rate

Buy or sell assets at today's price, with no fixed expiry date.

Spot (cash) trading means buying and selling assets at the current market rate via spread bets or CFDs, without taking ownership of the underlying asset, and with no fixed expiry date.

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Low spreads

Access tight spreads on spot markets

Spot markets are popular with day traders thanks to their low spreads.

Enjoy low spreads in the UK, starting at 0.3 points, with continuous real-time pricing and charting for technical analysis.

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Spot vs futures

Choose spot or futures pricing

Decide between undated spot prices and fixed-date futures contracts.

Spot trades mirror the underlying market with no fixed expiry, while futures and forwards carry a set expiry date and no overnight funding fees — better suited to longer-term, swing or position traders.

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Ways to trade spot markets

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Leverage can magnify both your profits and losses as they’ll be based on the full exposure of the trade, not just the margin required to open it. This means losses as well as profits could far outweigh your margin, so always ensure you’re trading within your means.

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How do I trade spot cash markets in the UK?

Follow these steps to start spot trading with IG.

Open a spot trading account

Open a spot (cash) trading account with IG.

Find an opportunity

Explore spot markets and look for a trading opportunity.

Take your first position

Go long or short on the spot market you've chosen.

Monitor and close your trade

Track your position and close it when you're ready.

Features and benefits

Why trade spot markets with us?

Access continuous pricing

Trade on the spot, with continuous, real-time pricing

Get more flexibility

Open long or short positions with no fixed expiries

Trade on low spreads

Enjoy some of the lowest spreads in the UK – starting at 0.3 points

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Study price action and perform technical analysis with continuous charting

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Spot trading explained

What is spot trading?

Trade at today's price, with no fixed expiry date.

Spot trading lets you take a position on an asset's current market price, with continuous, real-time pricing and no fixed expiry, so you can hold your position for as long as suits you.

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Spot gold, silver, cooper, forex & more

Access spot forex, commodities and cash indices.

Trade spot forex pairs, spot gold and silver, and cash indices like Wall Street and the S&P 500, all with tight spreads from just 0.3 points on a single platform.

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Spot trading FAQs

No, spot trades have no fixed expiry, unlike futures contracts which settle on a specific date.

You can trade spot prices across forex, commodities, indices, shares, ETFs and bonds — among the widest ranges of spot markets available in the UK.

Spot trades mirror the underlying market with no fixed expiry, while futures and forwards carry a set expiry date and no overnight funding fees, making them more popular with swing or position traders.

Yes, the low spreads and lack of fixed expiry make spot markets popular among short-term and day traders.

Open a spot (cash) trading account, find an opportunity, take your first position, then monitor and close your trade.

Spreads start from just 0.3 points, among the most competitive in the market.

Yes, leverage can magnify losses beyond your deposit, so spot trading carries a high risk of losing money.

Yes, spot positions have no fixed expiry, though overnight funding charges may apply.

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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% 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.

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