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The choice is yours. Invest in 12,000+ shares and ETFs with zero commission on US stocks,¹ or choose an expertly managed, low-cost Smart Portfolio.
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2024
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Choose between a general investment account, an ISA or a SIPP.
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2,000,000
accounts worldwide³
50
years' experience
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markets to trade
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countries
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Move your investments to us at no charge – it’s quick and simple with our online process. Transfer your share dealing, ISA or SIPP accounts in just a few clicks.5
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FAQ
What investment accounts do you offer?
We offer general investment accounts (GIAs), stocks and shares ISAs, SIPPs and professionally managed Smart Portfolios. Ready to start? Download IG Invest or open a web-based share dealing account.
Is your ISA flexible?
Yes, our stocks and shares ISAs is flexible. You can invest up to £20,000 tax free* and withdraw funds without forfeiting the amount from your allowance. To get an ISA, open an account via IG Invest or on our web platform.
What are the costs?
You can trade US shares commission-free and UK shares from £3¹ when share dealing through IG Invest or on our web platform. There’s a 0.5% FX conversion fee. Our stocks and shares ISA offers the same rates while keeping your profits tax-free*. For SIPPs, there’s a £210 annual administration fee, which becomes more cost-effective as your investments grow. Smart Portfolios are managed free of charge once they exceed £50,000, with management fees capped at £250 annually.
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* Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
1 Your commissions will be determined based on your share dealing activity. Place 3+ trades on your share dealing account to qualify for our best commission rates the following month. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.
2 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024. Best share dealing platform as awarded at the YourMoney.co.uk Investment Awards, 2024
3 We're available 24/7, except for a short break between Friday 10pm and Saturday 8am.
4 Based on number of active trading and investment accounts with IG in October 2024. Active accounts are those enabled for deposits and trading.
5 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by James Hay, who charge a £205 annual fee and may charge for transferring investments not currently held in a SIPP. You may be out of the market for a period while your transfer takes place.
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% 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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