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Open an investment account for access to opportunities across 13,000+ shares and ETFs – from £0 commission on US stocks1 – or open a ready-made, low-cost, diversified Smart Portfolio.
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Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
Choose your investment account
Share dealing
Buy and sell thousands of global shares and ETFs. Trade US shares from £0 commission and UK shares from just £3 commission.1 Plus, pay only 0.5% for FX conversion.
Smart Portfolios
Invest via a portfolio designed by the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock. We monitor and manage it based on your goals and risk profile, at a fraction of traditional wealth managers’ costs.
Flexible ISAs
Maximise your returns with a tax-efficient individual savings account (ISA) wrapper. Invest up to £20,000 in 2024/25 without having to pay capital gains tax or income tax on your returns.2
SIPPs
Start saving for retirement or combine existing pension funds into a single, low-cost account, and receive tax benefits with a self-invested personal pension (SIPP).
Investment returns aren't guaranteed and can vary. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Choose your investment account
Share dealing
Buy and sell thousands of global shares and ETFs. Trade US shares from £0 commission and UK shares from just £3 commission.1 Plus, pay only 0.5% for FX conversion.
Smart Portfolios
Invest via a portfolio designed by the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock. We monitor and manage it based on your goals and risk profile, at a fraction of traditional wealth managers’ costs.
Flexible ISAs
Maximise your returns with a tax-efficient individual savings account (ISA) wrapper. Invest up to £20,000 in 2023/24 without having to pay capital gains tax or income tax on your returns.2
SIPPs
Start saving for retirement or combine existing pension funds into a single, low-cost account, and receive tax benefits with a self-invested personal pension (SIPP).
Investment returns aren't guaranteed and can vary. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Your investment account options
You can apply to open an investment account with us in a matter of minutes; plus you can transfer your current investments if you’re already an investor elsewhere. We have nearly five decades of market experience and a global footprint.
Open a share dealing account
Share dealing is the buying and selling of shares of a company, exchange traded fund (ETF) or investment trust. The aim of share dealing is usually to make a profit and earn a passive income through dividend payouts.
Why choose share dealing?
Wide range of investments to choose from
Low dealing costs
Out-of-hours availability on a selection of US shares
You can open a share dealing account in one of two ways:
By downloading our brand-new IG Invest app, or
Opening a share dealing account online
You can log in to the app or web platform at any time once your account is open.
Open a Smart Portfolio
A Smart Portfolio is a broadly diversified, low-cost portfolio that’s fully managed by our experts.
- Designed by BlackRock – the world’s largest asset manager
- Lower fees than traditional wealth managers
- Tailored to your preferred risk level
Open an ISA account
An ISA is an investment account wrapper that exempts you from income and capital gains tax on amounts up to £20,000. You can open an ISA by adding an ISA wrapper to a share dealing account or Smart Portfolio on our platform.
Why choose an ISA?
Select your own investments or let our experts choose for you
Make withdrawals flexibly without forfeiting the amount from your allowance2
Any profits you make from a stocks and shares ISA will be free from capital gains tax2
You can open an ISA in one of two ways:
App: Open a GIA account on our IG Invest app and add an ISA once it’s open
Open a share dealing or Smart Portfolio account online, and add an ISA once it’s open
Open a SIPP account
A SIPP is an investment account that enables you to save for retirement in a tax-efficient way. You can create a SIPP by adding it to your share dealing account or Smart Portfolio on MyIG.
- Our SIPPs are managed by Options UK, an independent provider of specialist pension services
- Wide range of investments to choose from, or opt for a ready-made portfolio
- Buying and selling US shares is commission-free1
Transfer your investments to us
Open an investment account with us and transfer your existing share dealing, ISA or SIPP account with other providers in a matter of minutes, and enjoy no charge for electronic shares.3
Buy stocks and ETFs with ease on IG Invest
Invest in your favourite stocks and funds in seconds
Commission-free on US, European and Australian stocks and just £3 for UK shares
Earn 4.6% interest* with interest-rate linked funds
* Interest-earning ETFs are tied to, and aim to beat, the SONIA (Sterling Overnight Index Average) benchmark rate. The current SONIA rate is 4.7%, and XSTR has a 0.1% TER fee. Dividends are paid semi-annually.
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2024 Best Platform for the Active Trader
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2024 Best Finance App
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2024 Best platform for options trading
ADVFN International Finance Awards
2024 Best Multi Platform Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards
2024 Best share dealing platform
YourMoney.co.uk Investment Awards
2024 Best for Low-cost ISA – more than 50k
Boring Money Best Buy Awards
Why open an investment account with us?
Excellent technology, low fees and great customer service are some of the reasons why investors open an account with us.
Award-winning platform4
Access market leading technology on platforms that are powerful, intuitive and offer full visibility on pricing and performance
Make free withdrawals at any time
Get low commission rates and management fees, pay no sign-up, exit or platform charges, and make withdrawals at any time
Range of investments
Choose from 13,000+ stocks and ETFs as well as managed portfolios, ISA, and SIPP accounts
Tax efficiency
Maximise your returns through tax benefits that add even more value to your investment with an ISA or SIPP account2
How we support you
IG Community
Explore insights of experienced traders, plus share and find ideas about market opportunities
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Develop your knowledge with resources that are free to use and suitable for investors of all experience levels
Contact us
Reach out to us for support via phone, email or social media – 24 hours a day, 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday
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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 Invest up to £20,000 in an ISA in 2023/24 without incurring capital gains or income tax. You can invest all of this in a stocks and shares ISA, split it between a stocks and shares ISA and a cash ISA, or invest it all in a cash ISA. Receive up to 45% tax relief on contributions up to £40,000 per tax year in your SIPP account. You don't pay tax while your savings are invested. Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
3 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.
4 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
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