Thematic and basket trading
Opportunity changes with the times. Trade the future with thematic basket trading – including electric vehicles, robotics and AI – with the world’s No. 1 trading provider.1
Call +65 6390 5133 between 9am and 6pm (SGT) on weekdays or email accountopening@ig.com.sg for account opening enquiries.
Why trade on themes with us?
Access thousands of thematic ETFs, smart beta ETFs and baskets of our custom indices
Trade thematic ETFs from just 1 point
Trade on our award-winning platform2
Trade the future with themes like electric vehicles, AI and robotics
Gain exposure to bespoke indices like our inflation, FAANG and cannabis indexes
We’re here 24 hours a day, from Monday to Friday
Discover our thematic and basket trading markets
- ESG
- Cannabis
- AI
- Electric vehicles
- 5G
- Robotics
- Clean energy
- Water
- US tech
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
What is thematic and basket trading?
Thematic or basket trading means taking a position on a group of stocks simultaneously – for example a theme – which are all grouped together into one index, ETF or ‘basket’.
Ways to trade in thematics
Open an account to get started in trading thematics and baskets
Open an account to get started in trading thematics and baskets
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 13,000 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
Trade themes and baskets on Singapore’s best web-based platform and mobile trading app2
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
Take control of your thematic and basket positions with our clean deal ticket, clear price charts and in-platform news and analysis.
Trade thematic and basket opportunities wherever you are, and receive trading alerts and signals on the go through email, SMS or push notifications.
Trading in thematics and baskets: the pros and cons
| CFDs | |
| Main benefits | Low spread on thematic ETFs, unique indices and sectors to trade on. Offset losses against profits for tax purposes3 |
| Risks | Trades are leveraged so losses will be magnified if the market moves against you. Traders can set automatic stops and guaranteed stop losses to control risk, but if these aren’t used, you could lose more than the initial deposit. Also, you’ll never lose more than your account balance. |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Markets | Over 13,000 markets including shares, ETFs, indices |
| Commission | From $10 for Singapore-listed shares and ETFs, and $10 USD for those listed in the US |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms |
| Learn more |
Costs and charges
Trading costs will include your margin and commission when trading share CFDs.
- CFD trading costs
| Margin | Spread and commission |
| Minimum margin requirement of 10% for share CFDs, 5% on indices and forex, and from 0.5% on spot commodities like gold | Commission from $15 for UK-listed shares and ETFs, spreads from 1 point on indices, plus trade ETF CFDs for similar spreads |
Start trading now
Log in to your account now to access today’s opportunity in a huge range of markets.
Call +65 6390 5133 between 9am and 6pm (SGT) on weekdays or email accountopening@ig.com.sg for account opening enquiries.
Call +65 6390 5133 between 9am and 6pm (SGT) on weekdays or email accountopening@ig.com.sg for account opening enquiries.
Start trading now
Log in to your account now to access today’s opportunity in a huge range of markets.
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1 Based on revenue (excluding FX), published financial statements, February 2024.
2 Winner for Mobile Platform / App based on the Investment Trends 2018 Singapore CFD & FX Report based on a survey of over 4,500 traders and investors. Awarded the Best Online Trading Platform by Influential Brands in 2019 and 2022. Winner of FX Markets Asia FX Awards 2021 - Best Retail FX Platform. Winner for Best Trading App based on the Investors Chronicle and Financial Times Investment and Wealth Management Awards 2018, and the Professional Trader Awards 2019.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdictions.
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- All forms of investments carry risks and trading CFDs may not be suitable for everyone. CFDs are leveraged instruments and can result in losses that exceed deposits, so please ensure that you fully understand, and are aware of, the risks and costs involved. Refer to the Risk Disclosure Statement and Risk Fact Sheet.
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