IG Broker - Educational Overview
Education only. Practice on demo accounts first. Leveraged trading is high risk.
Table of Contents
Company & Regulation
IG operates through multiple regulated entities (e.g., FCA, ASIC). Protections and product availability vary by region—always verify which entity you open with and the applicable safeguards.
Platforms
IG Trading Platform (Web)
Modern browser-based platform with advanced charts, news, and order types.
MetaTrader 4 (region dependent)
Industry standard for forex/CFDs, EAs, and custom indicators.
Markets & Instruments
Forex & Indices
Majors/minors and global equity indices.
Commodities & Shares
Energy, metals, and shares/share‑CFDs (availability varies).
Account Types
- CFD/Spread betting (region specific)
- Share dealing (region specific)
- Demo accounts for practice
Pricing & Costs
All‑in costs include spreads, commissions (for some products), and swaps/financing for overnight holds. Validate costs on demo during your trading hours.
Deposits & Withdrawals
Multiple methods depending on region (cards, bank transfer, e‑wallets). Processing times and limits vary by method and entity.
Risk Management
- Risk per trade 1–2% max; daily loss cap
- Use stop‑loss on every position
- Journal slippage and execution quality