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.
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Trade spot prices across forex, commodities, cash indices, cash shares and cash ETFs
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.
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.
Get started in 4 steps
Follow these steps to start spot trading with IG.
Open a spot (cash) trading account with IG.
Explore spot markets and look for a trading opportunity.
Go long or short on the spot market you've chosen.
Track your position and close it when you're ready.
Features and benefits
Trade on the spot, with continuous, real-time pricing
Open long or short positions with no fixed expiries
Enjoy some of the lowest spreads in the UK – starting at 0.3 points
Study price action and perform technical analysis with continuous charting
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for your peace of mind.
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.
Eligible deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the applicable limit.
Bank-level encryption and account security keep your trades safe around the clock.
