Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% 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.

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Will I receive dividend payments on shareholdings in my Smart Portfolio?

Just like shares, some ETFs will pay out dividends. When these dividends are paid out, we’ll use the money to buy more ETFs and grow your portfolio. Therefore, you won’t receive the dividends as an income stream – they’ll be automatically reinvested in your portfolio. You’ll be able to see any dividends being paid and reinvested in your transaction history in the ‘live accounts’ section of My IG:

Just like shares, some ETFs will pay out dividends. When these dividends are paid out, we’ll use the money to buy more ETFs and grow your portfolio. Therefore, you will not receive the dividends as an income stream – they’ll be automatically reinvested in your portfolio. 

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