About us
We exist to give traders like you – who see opportunities where others don’t – access to thousands of financial markets.
Start trading today. Call +35 318 009 95362 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com. We’re here 24 hours a day, from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.
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What we do
Want to trade financial markets? You’ve come to the right place. We invented spread betting in 1974, and today we enable thousands of traders to seize their opportunity using spread betting, CFDs and turbo24s.
Prefer to own assets? You can also buy and sell thousands of shares and ETFs with us, or choose a wealth portfolio managed by one of our pros.
Why IG?
Trusted and regulated
More traders trust us with their money than anyone else, making us the world’s No.1 choice for spread betting and CFD trading.1
As well as placing a premium on the security of client funds, we’re authorised and regulated by the FCA, BaFin and Deutsche Bundesbank, so you know you can depend on our credibility.
Invest in your success
We want our clients to stay with us. So we’ve built our business around being on our clients’ side, and wanting them to trade profitably.
Ahead of the curve
In 1974, we invented spread betting. We’ve been at the forefront of our industry ever since, offering award-winning platforms and market-leading services.
We now serve clients all over the world, from 17 sales offices based across five continents.
Award-winning service
We’ve been recognised4 time and time again by our industry, both for the services and the technology that we provide.
Best for Forex Trading
Investopedia
Online Brokers Awards 2019
#1 Overall Broker
ForexBrokers.com Annual Review
Best CFD Provider
Online Personal Wealth Awards
Best Stocks and
Shares ISA Provider
Online Personal Wealth Awards
Best Multi
Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Best Finance App
ADVFN International Financial Awards
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Your money is protected
Deposit funds into an IG account, and it’s safeguarded:
- Your money is held in segregated accounts at regulated banks
- We don’t use your money for our business activity
- Your money is ring-fenced from our creditors
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 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 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 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 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Why trade with us?
Best-in-class platforms
Seize your opportunity in seconds on fast, award-winning platforms and apps.2
Massive market range
Deal on over 17,000 markets, with more 24-hour indices than any other provider and out-of-hours US shares you won’t find elsewhere.
Put a stop to loss
Negative balance protection3 ensures you can’t lose more than the balance on your account, and our range of stop and limit orders put you in control of your risk.
The best for the best
Pro trader? Get exclusive features, greater flexibility and cash rebates on selected markets.
Start trading today
Simple account opening. Easy-to-use platform. First-class customer service. Choose an established world leader in online trading.
Start trading today
Simple account opening. Easy-to-use platform. First-class customer service. Choose an established world leader in online trading.
Start trading today
Simple account opening. Easy-to-use platform. First-class customer service. Choose an established world leader in online trading.
Start trading today
Simple account opening. Easy-to-use platform. First-class customer service. Choose an established world leader in online trading.
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Your money and assets are protected when you trade with us.
Get a clear picture of how much it costs to trade with IG.
Discover our award-winning web-based platform and natively designed apps.
1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2022)
2 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022. Best share dealing platform as awarded at the Your Money Investment Finance Awards 2023.
3 Negative balance protection does not apply to professional traders.
4 Trusted" and "Award-winning”, #1 Overall Broker, #1 Mobile App, #1 Trust Score, #1 Education, #1 Web Platform are accolades presented to IG on January 23, 2024, during the ForexBrokers.com 2024 Annual Awards. Accolades were awarded by the ForexBrokers.com research team based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to investors, traders, and consumers. Click here to learn about how they rate brokers.
