FAQs
Our FAQs are divided into four main areas. If you can't find an answer here, please call us on 0800 195 6300 and we'll be pleased to help.
Learn more about CFDs
How can I learn more about trading CFDs?
We offer a free, dedicated educational resource called TradeSense, a six-week course designed to guide you through your first steps in CFD trading. We also have an extensive range of live and archived online seminars available to help further your CFD education with IG Markets.
Can you tell me a bit more about TradeSense?
TradeSense is an educational programme for new clients, designed to help you become acquainted with trading CFDs and the financial markets. It's free to join – just check TradeSense on the application form to join the programme.
When you join TradeSense, you can place deals at a reduced minimum online commission (from as little as £1/point on share CFDs) for the duration of the programme More...
Do you charge your clients for any of your seminars?
No, we provide our clients with opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills through a dedicated education area, which includes our TradeSense training resource and a growing range of online seminars. Our educational programme is managed by our experienced Chief Market Strategist David Jones.
Can I open a Demo account?
Yes, we offer the option of a free Demo Account for 14 days when you apply online for a full account. You will have £10,000 of virtual funds to practice trading and explore our trading platform. Find out more about our Demo Account.
What is Direct Market Access?
Direct Market Access (DMA) allows you to trade directly into the order book of equity exchanges worldwide. Using PureDMA on the PureDeal platform or the standalone L2 Dealer, you can place orders inside the market spread, gain full access to prices in size and gauge the liquidity on either side of the exchange.
What are Guaranteed Stops?
As part of our Risk Management suite, we offer Guaranteed Stops. They put an absolute limit on your liability in the event of a violent market movement, without restricting your profit potential. When you place a Guaranteed Stop you set a maximum/minimum exit price for your trade. Your position will be closed at exactly your selected level should the market move against you, even if there is a very sharp overnight move.
See an example of how a Guaranteed Stop works.
