IG Markets Forex Trading

IG Markets specializes in financial derivatives, principally Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on shares and indices, as well as being a leading dealer in margined Foreign Exchange. Clients include brokers, fund managers and trading companies plus private investors. Our huge coverage includes UK, US, European and Asian exchanges, plus trading on forex, indices and commodities. Choose from Level 1 or Level 2 online trading, for the same low rates on the same account.

Resgulated:

FSA

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Japanese.

Advantages:

1. Award winning browser-based platform.

2. Innovative features (trailing stops, guaranteed stops, Deal through charts).

3. Multiple asset trading from 1 platform.

4. 24hr dealing/support.

5. FX options.

6. DMA FX available through Currenex.

7. Leverage 50:1 for FX, potentially 700:1 with usage of stop losses

8. Mini contracts available though standard account.

Disadvantages:

1. No API compatibility.

2. No automated trading.

3. No Metatrader compatibility.

Additional Services:

Trailing stops, Dealing-Thru Charts, CFDs on Equities, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Options, Spread betting.

Leverage:

1:50

Spread Type:

Fixed

Avgerage PIP Spread:

2-3

Forex Commission:

£0.00

Account Size Min:

£0

Account Size Max:

Unlimited

Account Size Max:

£10,000

Traded Currencies Pairs Total:

Traded Currencies Pairs:

GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/CHF, USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, EUR/CHF, EUR/GBP, GBP/CHF, GBP/SGD, GBP/JPY, USD/CAD, AUD/USD, EUR/NOK, EUR/SEK, EUR/DKK, EUR/AUD, EUR/CAD, EUR/NZD, USD/NOK, USD/SEK, USD/DKK, GBP/NOK, GBP/SEK, USD/SGD, USD/ZAR, GBP/AUD, GBP/CAD, GBP/NZD GBP/ZAR, NZD/USD, AUD/NZD, AUD/JPY, CHF/JPY, CAD/JPY, AUD/GBP AUD/EUR, AUD/SGD, EUR/SGD, NZD/GBP, NZD/EUR, NZD/JPY, AUD/CAD AUD/CHF, USD/HUF, EUR/HUF, GBP/HUF, USD/PLN, EUR/PLN, GBP/PLN, USD/CZK, EUR/CZK, GBP/CZK, USD/MXN, EUR/MXN, GBP/MXN

Base Currencies Total:

Base Currencies:

GBP / USD / EURO / CHF / JPY / SGD / AUD / CAD / SEK and others available on request

Introductory Offer:

N/A

Setup Duration Costs:

5 mins - 24 hours (on average) - complete online application form, free set up.

Funding Methods Costs:

Debit, Credit Card, CHAPS, BACS

Mini Account:

Mini Account_Description:

Mini Account_Min:

Mini Account_Max:

Unlimited

Mini Account_Trade_Min:

Demo Account:

Yes

Demo Account Description:

2 week free demo account with 100k test funds.

Introductory Offer:

N/A

Platform Name:

PureDeal

Platform Description:

IG Markets award winning in house browser-based platform.

Software Requirements:

Online browser application - no download required only JAVA install.

Training Facilities:

TradeSense (our 6 week education program with reduced trade sizes). We also offer a wealth of webinars and seminars for clients to view and attend. Plus online information, manuals, training, support, demo accounts and 24 hour phone support.

Accepts US Customers:

Yes

Interest On Balance:

Isamic Swap Free:

Automated Trading:

Trading Hours 24:

Yes

Live Chat Support:

Mobile Trading:

Yes

Mobile Alerts:

Yes

FX Forwards:

Yes

FX Options:

Yes

Live Stream:

Yes

Free Phone:

Yes

API Access:

Discretionary Management:

Dedicated Account Handler:

Yes

Market Maker:

Yes

Direct Market Access:

Yes

Stop and Limited Orders:

Yes

Guaranteed Stop Orders:

Yes

Contingent Orders:

Yes

Trailing Stops:

Yes

Scalping:

Yes

Hedging:

Yes

CFD Trading:

Yes

Spread Betting:

Yes

Futures Trading:

Share Dealing:

IMT Quote Engine