CFD trading
If you see opportunity in the world around you, trade CFDs with the World's No.1 CFD provider.1 Made for traders who want to take advantange of rising and falling markets.
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Why trade CFDs with us?
Manage risk effecively
Mitigate against risk with our extensive range of stop and limit orders.
Support when you need it
We’re here 24 hours a day, except from 6am to 4pm on Saturday (UTC+8).
Open a position from any platform
Use our award winning web-based platform and mobile trading app2
Take your capital further
Open a position for a fraction of the cost with our competitive margins
Keep your finger on the pulse
React to breaking news with custom price alerts
Get an interactive education
Become a better trader with free trading courses on IG academy
What is CFD trading?
Trading CFDs, or 'contracts for difference’, allows you to speculate on whether an asset’s price will move up or down – without having to own the asset. This provides benefits, as well as potential risk to trading. Make sure you understand the fundamentals of CFD trading before you begin.
What are the benefits?
- 17,000+ markets
- Free up your capital
- Go short or long
How do I trade CFDs?
- Open a trading account
- Find an opportunity
- Take a position
- Monitor your trade
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 50 years of experience years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 50 years of experience years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
What markets can I trade with CFDs?
Get spreads from just 0.6 points on pairs like EUR/USD
Trade on the world’s major stock indices CFDs, with more 24-hour markets than any other provider.
Discover opportunity in rising and falling prices across over 13,000 international share CFD and exchange traded funds.
Trade metals, energies and soft commodities, with spreads from 0.3 points.
Speculate on major coins – such as bitcoin – and our Crypto 10 index.
Discover our options markets, interest rates, bonds, sectors and more.
How much will I have to pay?
Your main payment for CFD trading is the spread (or commission in the case of share CFDs or Forex DMA) – the difference between the buy and the sell price. This is our charge for executing your trade.
| Market | Number of individual markets | Minimum spread | Margin rates from Retail clients | Leverage equivalent |
| Forex | 68 | 0.6 | 0.50% | 1:200 |
| Indices | 100+ | 0.1 | 0.50% | 1:200 |
| Share CFDs | 10,500+ | 0.1 | 10% | 1:10 |
| Commodities | 47 | 0.3 | 0.7% | 1:143 |
| Cryptocurrency CFDs | 6 | 1 | 10% | 1:10 |
CFDs are leveraged, meaning you can win, or lose, a significant amount more than you deposit initially. This initial deposit is called margin.
There’s no minimum balance required to create a CFD trading account with us. Open one today, and you’ll get access to over 17,000 financial markets.
New to CFD trading? You can get lower minimums for one month – enabling you to trade in smaller sizes while you master CFDs.
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We're clear about our charges, so you always know what fees you will incur.
Understand the risks of trading, and discover the tools we offer to help you mitigate them.
1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2023).
2 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
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