Share dealing: invest, your way.
Buy and sell US shares commission-free, and UK shares for as little as £3 per trade with us.1
Buy and sell shares flexibly either in a General Investment account or in a stocks and shares ISA – build up your own portfolio from 13,000 shares, funds and investment trusts, or curate an expertly managed portfolio suited to your personal investment goals with our Smart Portfolio.
Ways to invest in shares and funds with us
Share dealing
- Build your own portfolio from over 13,000 UK, US and global shares and funds
- £0 commission on US shares, and from £3 on UK shares*
Smart Portfolio
- We'll build a portfolio for you to suit your risk appetite and investment goals
- Managed by IG and designed by Blackrock, with estimated total annual cost as low as 0.72%
ISA
- Add a tax-efficient ISA to your Share Dealing or Smart Portfolio account
- Enjoy our flexible ISA - access your money today and invest tomorrow, without eating into your annual allowance
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SIPP
- Boost your retirement savings with tax-efficient investing under your control
- Choose from Share Dealing or Smart Portfolio, or consolidate your pensions into one accessible, low-cost account
Share dealing costs
Investing fees – Until 22 November, we’re removing commission on US shares (usually £10 if you place fewer than 3 trades in the previous calendar month), and just £3 per trade on UK shares*
*If you place 3 or more trades in the previous month (for the UK shares)
- Investing fees
- Foreign exchange
- Custody fee
- Other fees
| Number of trades in previous calendar month2 |
Phone dealing |
||
|
0 - 2 |
3+ |
|
US shares |
|
£0 |
£50 |
UK shares |
£8 |
£3 |
£40 |
European shares3 |
0.1% |
0.1% |
£50 |
Australian shares3 |
0.1% |
0.1% |
A$50 |
*until 22 November
Note for multi-currency accounts: The trading fees above apply to clients who opt for the default setting of 'instant currency conversion', with the above pricing as their default.
Clients who choose to convert currencies manually will pay commission of 2 cents per share with a minimum charge of $15 on US stocks. Changing your currency conversion settings influences the amount of commission you pay. Our team reviews these changes on a monthly basis, so it may take some time to update your account. Please be aware that changing from converting on 'instant' to 'manual' means that you'll no longer qualify for commission-free trading.
| Foreign exchange fee | 0.5% |
| Trades per quarter | ||
| 0 | 3+ | |
| Custody fee | £24 | Free |
Transaction |
Fee |
Standard bank transfer |
Free |
Voting on company matters |
Free |
Same-day bank transfer |
More than £100: Free |
International bank transfer |
Free (although there may be a charge from the bank side) |
Physical share certificate dematerialisation |
Each £100 (inclusive of VAT) |
Rematerialisation |
Each £100 (inclusive of VAT) |
Additional services4 |
Each £100 plus VAT |
Deposit fee |
Free if you make a deposit via credit card |
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A choice of ways to trade
We provide two ways for you to buy and sell shares, namely:
- At quote: tell us the number of shares you want to buy or sell, and we’ll find the best price available from over 20 different providers
- On exchange: buy or sell directly with other investors and have access to orders in the market
What can I invest in?
Company shares
You’ll likely find your sector here, no matter what kind of investor you are. From AIM-listed miners to e-commerce giants, there are thousands of different companies to invest in.
ETFs
We offer 2000 eligible ETFs, so you can get exposure to the UK equity market from just 0.4%. Use our ETF screener to track exciting sectors or themes – and find the ETFs you’re looking for.
Investment trusts
Our investment trusts give you exposure to a wide range of markets and are managed by some of the UK’s best-known fund managers.
We have a collection of investment guides that can help you create your perfect portfolio.
Invest on the UK's best share dealing platform
Round-the-clock support
Available 24/7, except for a short break 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday, on telephone, WhatsApp, live chat and more.
Out of hours share dealing
Buy US shares even when the market's closed, allowing you to capitalise on price swings from company earnings.
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Easy-to-use platform and app
Our trading platforms and mobile app are designed to be user-friendly and straightforward.
Open a share dealing account in 3 simple steps
A few questions
Let us know a bit more about you
Get verified
We can usually verify your identity immediately
Fund and start trading
We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay and bank transfers.
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 or earning income from dividends.
You can pick from over 10,000 different companies, investment trusts and exchange traded funds on our share dealing platform. When you’ve bought your shares, you can hold these for as long as you like, and when the time comes to sell, you can do so with confidence and ease.
How does share dealing work?
First, you’ll need to create a share dealing account, which should take less than five minutes to do. When your account is up and running, log in to our share dealing platform to discover your next investment.
When you’ve found the shares that you want to buy, you can purchase these in two different ways. The most common way is to get a quote for the price of the shares you’re buying. Alternatively, you can buy the shares directly from another party on an exchange.
When you’ve bought your shares, log in to monitor your investments, collect dividends and reinvest these all in one place. And when the time comes to sell, do so at a click of a button.
How long does it take to withdraw funds once I’ve sold shares?
When you’ve sold your shares, your cash will be available to reinvest immediately.
If you want to withdraw the cash back to your bank account, the cash will be available once the shares have ‘settled’. For example, if you sell the shares on a Monday, these should settle on the Wednesday, when you’ll be able to withdraw your cash. This is known as a T+2 settlement period, where ‘T’ is the transaction date and ‘2’ is the number of business days after the transaction date.
How are dividends paid to my account?
We’ll pay the dividends to your account in cash. You’ll be able to see these on your dashboard and also under ‘recent activity’.
Can I access live share prices?
Yes. To access live share prices, simply log in to My IG, go to ‘settings’ and pick from the list of data feeds.
*£0 commission on all US stocks runs from 14 October and ends at midnight on 22 November 2024. Once the promotion ends, the usual fees will apply. IG reserves the right to amend the terms of the promotion at any time.
1 Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
3 FX rate based on a £5,000 trade.
4 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
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