IG UK Review

Review of IG UK trading platform is one of the oldest CFD and Forex brokers I’ve tested, and its wealth of experience has helped shape it into one of the best in the UK. Its trading platform offers superb options for both beginners and experts alike, with an extensive range of products to trade in more than 17 markets. It also has competitive pricing, with a typical GBPUSD spread of only 0.85 pips (more than half that of rivals such as eToro).

The platform is intuitive and easy to use, with the option for manual orders via the phone. Its extensive research features, including daily market reports and an economic calendar, provide a lot of insight for traders. It also offers a new feature that allows investors to follow a group of successful traders, which could be helpful for those who are new to investing.

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Unlike many other UK brokers, IG does not charge commission for buying or selling shares, although it does have a platform fee of PS24 per quarter (PS96 per year) that you can avoid by making at least three trades per quarter. There is also a 0.7% foreign exchange charge for international share trades and, if you invest in IG’s smart portfolios, you will be charged a Total Cost of Ownership fee.

IG is regulated by the FCA and your cash investments are protected up to the value of PS85,000 under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. It is also a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange, so you can view its financial records.