Get to grips with all the essentials you’ll need to start trading on the financial markets.
Understand how markets are priced and which costs you’ll need to take into account when trading.
See all topics
All trading involves a degree of risk – learn what’s involved and how to manage it effectively.
See all topics
Get ready to make your first CFD trade with our guides to funding, opening a position and stops.
See all topics
Learn how to get the most from our trading technology and see how your demo account can help.
See all topics
Discover the importance of a trading plan, explore different strategies and learn to avoid common mistakes.
Find out how to identify potential trading opportunities using chart patterns and formations, starting with the basics.
See all topics
Learn how sophisticated tools such as automated trading, advanced charting and DMA can benefit you and your trading choices.
See all topics
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade
Or ask about opening an account on 1800 601 799, or +61 3 9860 1799, or helpdesk.au@ig.com.
If you're calling from NZ, you can contact us on 0800 442 150
We're here 24 hours a day, except from 7am to 12pm Saturdays (AEDT).
Develop your trading knowledge with free step-by-step online courses, webinars and seminars from IG Academy.