Spot CFD trading with IG

Start spot CFD trading with IG and access real-time pricing across forex, shares, ETFs, indices, commodities, and bonds.

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What is CFD spot trading?

Spot trading means buying or selling an asset at its current market price, known as the spot price, with the intention of taking immediate delivery of the underlying asset. With CFDs, you can speculate on the price movement of an asset without taking ownership or physical delivery of the underlying asset.

Why trade spot CFDs with IG?

Multiple trading platforms

Trade spot CFDs on our web platform, mobile app, and MT4, with tools including interactive charts, price alerts, and risk management features.

Wide range of markets

Trade spot CFDs across forex, shares, bonds, commodities, indices, and ETFs from one account.

Flexible trading opportunity

Open long or short positions with no fixed expiries and the flexibility to go long or short.

What our clients say

Hogan

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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Mr Woods

Lwellyn D’Vine was very helpfull

Lwellyn D’Vine was very helpfull
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Customer

Easy. Comission free.

Easy. As there areno fees , you can invest even small amounts
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Butler

Customer service

Greysha. Was very helpful and patient with me in resolving my issue of trying to sign in on the app
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Ross Anderson

Customer service from Charel was…

Customer service from Charel was fantastic! Relentless until the process resolved
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SeniorOOM

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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M T

Called up and spoke to Lwellyn D’Vine

Called up and spoke to Lwellyn D’Vine, took a while to get through but Lwellyn was helpful and completed my request, thank you for the help.
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Great customer friendly experience from…

Great customer friendly experience from Lwellyn D’Vine, customer executive who is very knowledgeable and helped me resolve my query quickly.
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Robert

I had a query about the interest being…

I had a query about the interest being added to my account, and it was answered in about a minute. So thank you for that. I can't really expect it to be any quicker. Very good.
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Trade spot CFDs on these platforms

Web trading

Trade spot CFDs on our intuitive web platform with fast execution, interactive charts, and integrated trading tools.

Mobile app

Monitor markets, manage your positions, and trade spot CFDs on the go with our mobile trading app.

Third-party platform

Trade spot CFDs on MT4 with advanced charting, custom indicators, and automated trading strategies.

Get ready to trade spot CFDs

Explore our spot CFD trading guides and resources

What is spot trading and how does it work?

Spot trading is the buying and selling of an asset for immediate delivery at its current market price.

What is spot FX and how is it traded?

Spot FX is the buying or selling of a currency pair for immediate settlement, with the exchange taking place at the current market price.

What is oil spot trading?

Oil spot trading involves buying and selling underlying oil assets at the current market price.

What are the differences between future prices and spot prices?

Spot and futures markets differ mainly in pricing structure and contract duration. Spot markets offer real-time pricing with no expiry, while futures markets have a fixed expiry date and lock in a predetermined price for a trade that is settled at a later date.

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.

Step 1

Create your account

Apply within minutes. No minimum to open.

Step 2

Fund your account

Bank transfer or card. Instant confirmation.

Step 3

Start trading

Access global markets through spot 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 spot CFD trading.

FAQs

What is CFD spot trading?

CFD spot trading allows you to speculate on the current price of an underlying asset without owning the asset itself.

How does CFD spot trading work?

CFD spot trading allows you to speculate on price movements by going long or short, with leverage providing exposure to a larger position with a smaller initial outlay.

What are the benefits and risks of CFD spot trading?

Spot CFDs offer flexibility to go long or short and trade without a fixed expiry, but leverage can magnify losses and you can lose more than your initial deposit.

What markets can you trade with spot CFDs?

You can trade spot CFDs across a range of global markets, including forex, shares, and ETFs.

Do spot CFDs have an expiry date?

Unlike future CFDs, spot CFDs generally have no fixed expiry date, allowing you to keep a position open while meeting the applicable funding requirements.

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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.