Interest Rate CFD trading with IG

Gain exposure to interest rate CFD trading and take positions on rising or falling markets as interest rates change.

FTSE 100 listed¹
50+ years of expertise
800k+ clients

Why trade interest rate CFDs with IG?

Broad selection of global markets

Choose from a broad selection of global markets and take positions on future short-term interest rate movements.

Advanced charting tools

Analyse markets with interactive charts, technical indicators, price alerts, and integrated trading tools.

Hedge against rate changes

Hedge against other investments affected by interest rates, like mortgage repayments.

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They even call you!

Every time I 've had any issues, IG have been super responsive in helping find a resolution. They even call you! Thanks Lwellyn D’Vine.
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Lwellyn D’Vine was very helpfull

Lwellyn D’Vine was very helpfull
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Easy. Comission free.

Easy. As there areno fees , you can invest even small amounts
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Customer service from Charel was fantastic! Relentless until the process resolved
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Great customer services!!

IG was the first company I joined in 2001 and over the years I have benefited in knowledge. Andrew has promised to sort out my trading platform. This is fantastic and great customer service and support have always been provided.
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CFD interest rate trading costs: spreads

	Normal CFD contract
SONIA (3-month)	1
Australian 30-Day Interbank Rate	1*
Euribor (3-month)	1
SOFR (3-month)	1

Spreads may be offered as a fixed or variable amount. If variable spreads are in use, then the spread shown in this table is the amount of IG spread added to the underlying futures market spread. Any variable spreads are marked with an asterisk (*).

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Explore our interest rate CFD trading guides and resources

What are interest rates and how do they work?

Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money, added to the amount you borrow and expressed as a percentage.

What are interest rate derivatives and how do you trade them?

Interest rate derivatives are financial products, typically futures, that allow you to speculate on movements in interest rates.

What are futures and how do you trade them?

Futures are contracts that enable traders to lock in a market price today, without exchanging the underlying asset until a predetermined future date.

What are the effects of interest rates on the stock market?

Interest rates and stock prices generally move in opposite directions: when interest rates rise, stock prices can fall, and vice versa. Higher interest rates can increase borrowing costs for companies and reduce consumer spending, which can put pressure on company profits and stock prices.

Step 1

Create your account

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Step 2

Fund your account

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Step 3

Start trading

Access global markets through interest rate CFD trading.

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Step 1

Create your account

Apply within minutes. No minimum to open.
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Step 2

Fund your account

Bank transfer or card. Instant confirmation.
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Step 3

Start trading

Access global markets through interest rate CFD trading.

FAQs

What are interest rate CFDs?

Interest rate CFDs are leveraged derivatives that let you speculate on price movements in interest rate without owning the underlying asset.

How do interest rate CFDs work?

You can go long or short on an interest rate CFD and profit or lose based on the change in its price between opening and closing your position.

How do you trade interest rate CFDs?

Choose an interest rate market, decide whether you expect its price to rise or fall, set your position size, and open your trade.

What affects interest rate futures prices?

Interest rate futures prices can be influenced by central bank decisions, inflation, and economic conditions.

What are the costs of trading interest rate CFDs?

Interest rate CFDs are traded with a spread, while other charges may apply depending on the position, account, and market.

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¹IG International Limited is part of the IG Group and its ultimate parent company is IG Group Holdings Plc. IG Group established in London in 1974, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.