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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

ProRealTime

Automate your trading and analysis with the leading web-based charting package - from the only South African CFD provider to offer ProRealTime

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Call 010 500 8624 or email newaccounts.za@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We're here 24 hours a day from 9am Saturday to 11pm Friday.

Contact us: 010 500 8624

Why trade using ProRealTime?

Over 100 indicators on ProRealTime
Filter options by expiration date and strike price
ProRealTime, fully integrated with the IG platform

Analyse everything from price to volatility with over 100 indicators

Get to opportunity on options faster, filtering by expiration date and strike price

Discover ProRealTime's improved interface, fully integrated with the IG trading platform

Build your own ProRealTime algorithms to execute 24 hours a day
Unlimited timeframes on a wide selection of charts
Place ProRealTime orders according to trend lines

Build your own algorithms to execute 24 hours a day

View an unlimited number of timeframes on some of the best charts in the industry

Place orders according to trend lines, instead of just on price movements

What is ProRealTime?

ProRealTime is online charting software for technical analysis and trading, which is integrated with the IG trading platform. If you're an experienced trader who uses advanced technical analysis and wants to automate your dealing, ProRealTime gives you a fully customisable interface and trading experience.

IG is the only South African CFD provider to offer ProRealTime. Simply open an account to get started.

ProRealTime features

  • Automated trading
  • Technical analysis tools
  • Platform customisation
  • Options functionality

Automate your CFD trading

Build algorithms with in-platform help, or code them from scratch

Backtest your strategies using 30 years of historical data

Execute trades 24 hours a day, whether you’re at your desk or not

Import strategies from outside PRT

Protect against losses and lock in profits with trailing stops

ProRealTrend

Have trendlines drawn automatically and update every five minutes.

Easy order placement

Place orders directly from your charts.

ProScreener

Be alerted to market movements based on your criteria.

Custom indicators

Create and use your own indicators using the ProBuilder language.

ProRealTime with IG
ProRealTime
ProScreener with ProRealTime
Custom indicators from ProRealTime

With ProRealTime you can completely customise your trading experience, setting up the platform in exactly the way you want it.

From changing the colour of the charts and the platform, to customising your trading hours to be in line with the New York or London open or close – you’ll have access to an editable workspace that gives you what you need, when you need it.

Options chain window

Sort options by expiration date or filter them by minimum and maximum strike price, view charts, and place orders in the bid and ask columns.

Options scenario tool

Compare scenarios across different prices. View each opportunity’s profit/loss profile, theoretical option prices and Greeks, based on your own parameters and real-time data.

And when you’re ready, you can place the order directly from the price window.

ProRealTime options chain window
ProRealTime options scenario tool

Open an IG account in minutes to access ProRealTime

Open an IG account in minutes to access ProRealTime

Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution

React faster with powerful technology

Our platform and apps are intuitive and highly responsive, so trading opportunities are always within reach

Grow your confidence with an established provider

We’re a FTSE 250 company that’s been leading our industry for nearly 50 years, so our expertise is second to none

Open an IG account in minutes to access ProRealTime

Open an IG account in minutes to access ProRealTime

Fast execution on a huge range of markets

Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution

React faster with powerful technology

Our platform and apps are intuitive and highly responsive, so trading opportunities are always within reach

Grow your confidence with an established provider

We’re a FTSE 250 company that’s been leading our industry for nearly 50 years, so our expertise is second to none

Start trading now

Log in to your account now to access today’s opportunity in a huge range of markets.

Start trading now

Log in to your account now to access today’s opportunity in a huge range of markets.

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

Ways to trade on ProRealTime

With us you can use ProRealTime to trade CFDs

How much does ProRealTime cost?

As an IG client you get access to ProRealTime charts free for your first month; professional clients get free access for three months. After that, you still won't pay for ProRealTime if you trade at least four times in a given month.

If you don't, or your trading activity is of extremely low value, you'll pay a R300 fee on the last day of every month.

FAQs

What devices can I use ProRealTime on?

With us, you can use ProRealTime on PC, Mac and Linux.

What markets can I trade with ProRealTime?

You can trade our 17,000-market offering including forex, shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies.

How do I set price alerts with ProRealTime?

To set a price alert with ProRealTime, you simply need to click the bell symbol on the top left of the window, beneath the ‘display’ title and between the magnifying glass and the ruler icons.

What indicators can I use with ProRealTime?

You can use over 100 indicators with ProRealTime. These include CCI, Adaptive Moving Average, Chaikin oscillator, Moving Average and OrderBook volume. They are all designed to help you by analysing charts in real time.

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1 Awarded ‘best finance app’ and ‘best multi-platform provider’ at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020.

2 Based on revenue excluding FX (published financial statements, June 2020).

3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK