Markets to trade
Discover a world of opportunity - with over 15,000+ markets, exclusive 24/7 pricing on global indices and GBP/USD, and extended hours on over 70 key US stocks.1
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
Deal whenever opportunity strikes with 24/7 pricing on a wide range of global indices.
Get low spreads and fast execution from the UK’s No.1 FX provider.2
Go long or short on 11,000+ shares, or buy and sell them outright.
Trade on a range of hard and soft commodities.
Get exposure to multiple assets from just a single trade with 5,400+ ETFs.
Discover our specialist markets, including bonds, rates and options.
Find your market
Can’t find what you need? Call us on 0800 409 6789 to see if we can add a new market.
Spread betting
Speculate on whether a market’s price will increase or decrease.
- Trade without paying capital gains tax or stamp duty4
- Pay only the spread, not commission
- Never stay below zero with negative balance protection5
CFDs
Trade contracts that say whether you think a market’s price will rise or fall.
- Get direct market access on shares and forex6
- Trade without paying stamp duty, and offset losses against profits for tax purposes4
- Never stay below zero with negative balance protection5
US options and futures
Trade simple and complex strategies on a specialised platform
- Choose between a cash or margin account depending on your trading preferences
- Trade options from $1.00 per contract to open and no charge to close.
- Speculate on rising and falling prices with your strategies in the ever-changing market
Ways to trade these markets with us
We offer two main ways to trade on rising and falling market prices:
Low spreads and margins
Discover our charges to see how your capital could go further with us.
Extended hours on US stocks
Take a position on over 70 key stocks - until 1am Monday-Thursday, and 10pm Friday (UK time).
Saturday and Sunday trading
Trade our weekend markets, including a range of global indices and major FX pairs.
Live prices and data
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Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions, and are indicative only.
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*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 15,000+ 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 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 15,000+ 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 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Try these next
Discover our charges to see how your capital could go further with us.
Spread bet, trade CFDs or deal shares – decide which of our products is best for you.
Take a tour of the financial markets, equipping you with the essentials every trader needs to know.
1 24/7 excludes the hours from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday (UK time), and 20 minutes just before the weekday market opens on Sunday night.
2
For retail clients. Measured by number of primary relationships with FX traders (Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report released July 2024).
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
4 Negative balance protection applies to trading-related debt only and is not available to professional traders.
5
Our forex DMA service, Forex Direct, is only available for professional clients.
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Professional clients trading spread bets and CFDs can lose more than they deposit.
Options and futures are complex instruments which come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. They’re not suitable for most investors. Before you invest, you should consider whether you understand how options and futures work, the risks of trading these instruments and whether you can afford to lose more than your original investment.
Trading stocks and shares ‘on margin’ within a US options and futures account – meaning that you only finance part of the cost of acquiring a position in a security – carries additional risks over buying securities on a fully funded basis and may result in losses exceeding your original investment. Trading on margin will also result in additional costs to you as the investor and any securities purchased using margin may be held as collateral by the lender, restricting both your rights as shareholder, and your ability to use the securities until the margin trade is closed. You should familiarise yourself with these risks before trading on margin.
The value of shares, ETFs and other ETPs bought through a share dealing account, a US options and futures account, a stocks and shares ISA or a SIPP 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. Some ETPs carry additional risks depending on how they’re structured, investors should ensure they familiarise themselves with the differences before investing.
Share dealing and IG Smart Portfolio accounts provided by IG Trading and Investments Ltd, CFD accounts and US options and futures accounts are provided by IG Markets Ltd, spread betting provided by IG Index Ltd.
IG is a trading name of IG Trading and Investments Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 11628764), IG Markets Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 04008957) and IG Index Ltd (a company registered in England and Wales under number 01190902). Registered address at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA. IG Markets Ltd (Register number 195355), IG Trading and Investments Ltd (Register Number 944492) and IG Index Ltd (Register number 114059) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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