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Stocks and shares ISA
Open a stocks and shares ISA and invest tax free.¹ Flexible withdrawals and competitive fees – get it on the IG Invest app or online share dealing platform.
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Invest up to £20,000 tax free1 and withdraw without losing from your allowance.
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We’re a proud UK company, listed on the LSE and backed by 50+ years’ experience.
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Need help with your ISA? Get it 24/7 in our app, on WhatsApp or live chat.2
2,000,000
accounts worldwide³
50
years' experience
17,000+
markets to trade
18
countries
Pay less to invest
Here's how our commission rates compare to other investment providers in the UK.
This comparison is based on placing three US share deals worth a total of $300, one UK shares deal, and having an account balance of £5,000. Other fees apply.
| IG Invest | Hargreaves Lansdown | Interactive Investor | AJ Bell | |
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| Buying US shares | £0* | £35.85 | £11.97 | £15 |
| Buying UK shares | £32 | £11.95 | £3.99 | £5 |
| Forex fee | £1.50 | £3 | £1.88 | £2.25 |
| Custody fees |
£0 until end of May 2025 |
£4.50 | £4.99 | £1.25 |
| Total | £4.50 |
£52.68 | £25.45 | £23.50 |
* Our best commission rates, available if you place a certain amount of deals a month. Other fees still apply
More than an ISA broker
New to ISAs, or seasoned investor – we support you every step of the way.
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FAQs
What are the tax benefits of a stocks and shares ISA?
If you’re a UK resident over the age of 18, you’ll have a tax-free ISA allowance of £20,000 during the tax year.1 You can invest all of this in multiple stocks and shares ISAs, cash ISAs or split it among the account types.
If you invest in a stocks and shares ISA, any profits you make will be free from capital gains tax.1 There’s also no tax to pay on any income from dividends, even if you’re a higher- or additional-rate tax payer. Outside of an ISA, you'd only get a £500 tax-free1 dividend income allowance – anything above that, and higher- and additional-rate taxpayers, would pay 33.75% and 39.35% respectively.
What can I invest in with an IG stocks and shares ISA?
You can invest in over 13,000 global shares and ETFs with our stocks and shares ISA. Our share dealing ISA gives you full control over your investments, while our Smart Portfolio ISAs are fully managed by our in-house experts using asset allocation insights from BlackRock.
See all our charges and fees, or view our complete shares list (PDF).
Can I transfer my existing stocks and shares ISA to IG?
Yes, you can easily transfer an existing stocks and shares or cash ISA held with another provider to us. Your ISA will retain its remaining allowance and tax benefits,1 and there are no hidden charges from us for transferring.5 Find out how to transfer an existing ISA into our share dealing ISA.
Can I open more than one stocks and shares ISA?
Yes, new ISA rules that came into effect on 6 April 2024 allow you to open and pay into multiple stocks and shares ISAs each tax year. If you split your contributions among many accounts, you still need to stick to the maximum annual contribution of £20,000.
However, note that some providers might not adopt this rule as it’s optional under the new guidelines. We’ve applied it to our accounts, so you can open multiple stocks and shares ISAs in a single tax year if you have one with us.
Do you have flexible ISAs?
Yes, we offer a flexible stocks and shares ISA. You can invest up to £20,000 tax free1 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.
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1 Invest up to £20,000 in an ISA in 2024/25 without incurring capital gains or income tax. Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
2 We're available 24/7, except for a short break between Friday 10pm and Saturday 8am.
3 Based on number of active trading and investment accounts with IG in October 2024. Active accounts are those enabled for deposits and trading.
4 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best finance app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024. Best share dealing platform as awarded at the Your Money Investment Finance Awards 2024.
5 Physical share dematerialisation fee is £100 (inclusive of VAT) per certificate. Electronic shares are transferred free of charge. IG SIPPs are administered by Options Pensions, 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.
6 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2024).
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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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