Where knowledge meets power
Our new partnership with TradingView gives you market knowledge and powerful trading on one convenient platform.
Where knowledge meets power
Our new partnership with TradingView gives you market knowledge and powerful trading on one convenient platform.
Where knowledge meets power
Our new partnership with TradingView gives you market knowledge and powerful trading on one convenient platform.
Start trading today. Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccountenquiries.uk@ig.com. We’re available from 9am to 5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.
Contact us: 0800 195 3100
A world of difference
Spread bet and trade CFDs on TradingView
UK traders can spread bet and trade CFDs with us on TradingView. Both these products involve taking a position on the price direction of underlying assets – ideal for those who want to take advantage of rising and falling markets.
- Keep 100% of your profits with tax-free2 spread betting
- Trade on indices, commodities and FX (stocks coming soon)
- Use guaranteed stops to protect against rapid market movements
Plus get expert trade ideas and friendly support from a broker with 300,000+ active clients.
Spread bet and trade CFDs on TradingView
UK traders can spread bet and trade CFDs with us on TradingView. Both these products involve taking a position on the price direction of underlying assets – ideal for those who want to take advantage of rising and falling markets.
- Keep 100% of your profits with tax-free2 spread betting
- Trade on indices, commodities and FX (stocks coming soon)
- Use guaranteed stops to protect against rapid market movements
Plus get expert trade ideas and friendly support from a broker with 300,000+ active clients.
High liquidity, fast execution
We aim to get your trades executed the way you intended with high liquidity and fast execution.
Enjoy competitively low spreads
Our spreads are among the lowest in the business – starting from as little as 0.1 points.
Get help around the clock
Reach us by phone, email or X – 24/7, except for a short break from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday
What is TradingView?
TradingView is a powerful charting platform and social community. It can help you to perform technical analysis and spot opportunities in the financial markets. It’s seamlessly integrated into our own award-winning platform1, which means you can access advanced tools and analytics, as well as a network of like-minded traders and investors, all while enjoying our world-class service.
What you get:
- Free sign-up
- Charts and screeners
- An extensive trading community
- 100+ popular indicators
- 50+ smart drawing tools
How to integrate TradingView with an IG account
To link your IG and TradingView accounts with ease, follow these simple steps:
- I have an IG account
- I do not have an IG account
- Sign up for a free TradingView account on their website
- Search for your preferred market and open its chart
- Click on the ‘trading panel’ tab
- Choose ‘IG’ from the list of brokers and log in to your account
- Place your trade when you’re ready
- Create your live IG trading account – it’s free and there’s no obligation to fund it
- Sign up for a free TradingView account on their website
- Search for your market and open its chart
- Click on the ‘trading panel’ tab
- Choose ‘IG’ from the list
- Place your trade when you’re ready
Why use TradingView?
TradingView offers a wealth of information for ambitious traders, like you.
The platform provides highly customisable charts and drawing tools for in-depth technical analysis. Its screener can be used for both shares and forex pairs.
What’s more, TradingView’s heatmaps let you see notable market conditions at a glance.
Comprehensive charting
Decide between high-level or in-depth analysis with charts that have it all
Advanced technical analysis
Use dozens of drawing tools and studies to refine your trading strategy
Cloud-based trading alerts
Receive compelling and versatile trading alerts – on any device
Up-to-date news feeds
Get market news as it happens with a selection of in-platform news feeds
Useful fundamental data
Access huge volumes of fundamental data for all major stock exchanges
Supportive trading community
Join the conversation with the biggest online social network for traders
FAQs
Is IG available as a TradingView broker?
Yes, we are. You can link your IG account to TradingView by visiting their website, creating a free account, opening the market you’re interested in and clicking on ‘trading panel’. From there, you can select us as your broker. Once you’ve linked the two accounts by following the steps under ‘how to integrate TradingView with your IG account’. Following the link-up, you’ll be able to use TradingView on your account with us to perform in-depth analysis on the markets you follow.
Can I link my TradingView and IG accounts?
Yes, you can. If you don’t have an account with us yet, you can open one within minutes. If you already have one, link it to TradingView. From there, you can make us your broker and log in to start trading
How can I trade on TradingView with IG?
First, you need to have an account with us. If you don’t have one, you can apply for one within minutes. Then, you’d need to choose us as your broker on the TradingView website. Visit the website, open the market of your choice, click on ‘trading panel’ and choose ‘IG’ from the list of brokers. Once you’ve done this and logged into your IG account, you can start trading with us on the platform.
Is TradingView better than MT4?
Whether or not TradingView is better than MT4 will depend on the type of third-party platform you’re looking for. TradingView is a powerful charting platform and social network for traders. MetaTrader 4 has a strong algorithmic trading focus. With us, you can use both TradingView and MT4.
Is an IG account free?
Yes, it’s free to open, and you don’t have to deposit any funds until you’re ready to do so. Withdrawals are also free. The main costs to consider are trading fees and commissions, which apply when you open or close a position. Other costs may apply. We also offer a free demo account that you can use to hone your skills in a risk-free environment.
How much does it cost to trade with IG?
Yes, an IG account is free to open, and you don’t have to deposit any funds until you’re ready to do so. Withdrawals are also free. The only costs to consider are trading fees and commissions, which apply when you open or close a position. We also offer a free demo account that you can use to hone your skills in a risk-free environment.
Start now
Open a free spread betting or CFD account in less than five minutes
Link your TradingView account to your My IG account in a few easy steps
1 Best platform for the active trader, best multi-platform provider and best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
2 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.