Remember: the value of investments can go up or down. You could get back less than you invest.
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Compare buying shares with an IG share dealing account against three of our competitors, to find out how our rates – zero commission* on all global shares – stack up. You’ll also see how we compare to other stocks and shares ISA providers. With market-leading rates, no admin fee for your ISA, and low conversion on international shares, it’s clear to see why more and more people are choosing to invest with IG. *Other fees may apply.
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Compare buying shares with an IG share dealing account against three of our competitors, to find out how our rates – zero commission* on all global shares – stack up.
*Other fees may apply.
| IG Invest | Hargreaves Lansdown | Interactive Investor | AJ Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying US shares (commission) | £0 | £11.95 | £3.99 | £5 |
| Buying UK shares (commission) | £0 | £11.95 | £3.99 | £5 |
| Forex fee on a deal worth $300 | £2.10* | £3 | £4.50 | £2.25 |
| Monthly custody fee on £5,000 balance | £0** | £1.88 | £4.99 | £1.04 |
| Total | £2.10 |
£28.78 | £17.47 | £13.29 |
Information based on data from providers’ websites in March 2025. Where relevant, the forex and custody fees have been calculated based on each provider’s applicable percentages (in relation to investment value) that are used as the standard to work out these charges.
*Increasing to 0.7% from 7 April 2025
**Pay no custody fee if you trade three or more times in a quarter, otherwise it’s £8 per month (billed quarterly).
For more information on buying shares with IG, take a look at our share dealing page.
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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
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1 FX conversion fee is based on a £5,000 trade. For relevant transactions, we will convert currencies at the time of execution based on the best available bid / offer exchange rates, plus our spread of 0.7%.
2 You’ll be charged a custody fee of £24 per quarter if you hold investments on a share dealing account or ISA at the end of each quarter. The fee does not apply if you only hold cash on your account.
The custody fee is also dependent on your trading activity. You will be exempt from the charge if you:
- Deal three or more times on your share dealing account during the quarter
- Hold investments worth £15,000 or more across your IG Smart Portfolio accounts at the end of the quarter
If a custody fee is due, we’ll debit it from your share dealing account first. If sufficient funds aren’t available, we’ll then deduct from your ISA account. If there is insufficient cash on both accounts, the account with the highest asset value will be taken overdrawn.
*Other fees may apply
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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% 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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