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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved.

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How does share trading collateral work?

If you are a Pro client, you can use up to 95% of the value of the shares in your share trading account as collateral on your CFD trades. First you'll need both an IG share trading account and a CFD account.

You can then link your CFD account to your share trading account from within the web-based platform.

  • Log in to My IG
  • 'Live accounts'
  • 'Set up collateral’

Once linked, you can use a percentage of the value of your shareholdings as collateral to cover the margin on your CFDs. How much depends on the make-up of your portfolio.

Importantly, you can only use your shareholdings to cover the initial margin on your CFDs. Any running losses will need to be covered by the available cash in your margined account.

Please note that if you are a Pro Level 1 trader, you forgo negative balance protection if you have collateral enabled. You can delink your collateral service at any time to start receiving negative balance protection by going to My IG.

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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider the Margin Trading Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Risk Disclosure Notice and Target Market Determination before entering into any CFD transaction with us.

The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through an IG share trading account 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.

Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.

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