{"id":292336,"date":"2020-03-09T09:58:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T09:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=292336"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:19:18","slug":"ig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/ig","title":{"rendered":"IG investing review 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#user-review-promo { display: none; position: fixed; height: 100vh; width: 100vw; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 79; }\n#user-review-promo-content { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); padding: 10px; max-width: 40em; text-align: center; left: 50%; width: 100%; }\n#user-review-promo-element { font-size: 1.2em; }\n#user-review-promo-rating-stars { display: flex; flex-direction: row-reverse; justify-content: center; font-size: 2em; color: #9e9e9e; }\n#user-review-promo-rating-stars span { font-size: 2.3rem; }\n#user-review-promo-rating-stars span:hover { cursor: pointer; 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} }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 400px) { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 90px !important; } }\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"fixeddisclaimer\" class=\"visible\" data-template=\"masthead-two-columns\">\n<div id=\"fstdisclaimer\" class=\"fixeddisclaimerbody\" data-nosnippet><div class=\"has-padding-top-xxsmall has-padding-bottom-xxsmall text-center\">CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.<span id=\"secondsection\"> <strong>68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.<\/strong> You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"section_heading_8bd86d0c24\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            Evaluate IG's investment features\n    <\/h2>\n<table id=\"best\" class=\"luna-table\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rating<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fees<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>IG now offers commission-free investing, making it more affordable for regular investors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Investment choice<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>It offers a huge range of investments and plenty of asset types.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Safety and security<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>IG offers a secure and safe place for people to invest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Account types and products<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">7.5<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>The platform offers a few different account types.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ease of use<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>IG offers a solid investing experience that most customers seem happy with.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools, resources and features<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><td>IG offers a large choice of tools and resources plus a community forum.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>What is IG?<\/h3><p>IG is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\">investment platform<\/a> that does it all. It\u2019s got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/stocks-and-shares-isas\">stocks and shares ISA<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/pensions\/self-invested-personal-pensions\">self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\">contracts for difference (CFDS)<\/a>, research resources, and even a learning academy.<\/p><p>IG has been around for a while \u2013 since 1974 to be exact and has aover 300,000 clients. It\u2019s a comprehensive all-in-one investment provider. Despite what it says on the tin, IG is not really for novices. It\u2019s got incredible depth in its web app and platform, which could be a bit overwhelming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/how-to-start-investing\">if you\u2019re new to investing<\/a>.<\/p><p>That being said, IG does offer hand-holding \u201cSmart Portfolios\u201d for those who need a hand creating and managing a portfolio. It\u2019s also got the IG Academy, which can teach you all about investing and how you can get started \u2013 so beginners can still get in on the action. IG secured a spot as one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">best trading apps<\/a> because of the range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">exchange-traded funds (ETFs)<\/a> it offers.<\/p><p>(Word to the wise \u2013 steer clear of the spread betting and CFD options IG offers if you\u2019re new to investing! This is risky territory. 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However, the layout and investing process isn\u2019t completely intuitive and it took me some time to get to grips with. It\u2019s solid value for regular investors, but a simplification of the fees wouldn\u2019t go amiss.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                                                <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        George Sweeney, DipFA\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fin-video fin-video--horizontal\" data-player-type=\"youtube\" data-video-id=\"ePM9EtJMia0\" style=\"\">\n    <div class=\"fin-video__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fin-video__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ePM9EtJMia0\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-fallback-sd=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ePM9EtJMia0\/sddefault.jpg\" data-fallback-hq=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/ePM9EtJMia0\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                            <div class=\"fin-video__duration\">9:50<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"fin-video__play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/div>\n                <iframe allow=\"autoplay\" class=\"fin-video__player\" id=\"ytPlayer-ePM9EtJMia0\" title=\"Video player\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"section_heading_e597aab11a\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            IG fees\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fees score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Platform fee<\/th><td>\u00a324 per quarter<br>(\u00a30 if 3+ trades each quarter)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">UK shares<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">US stocks<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">International shares<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Funds\/ETFs<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Foreign exchange (FX) fee<\/th><td>0.7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Phone dealing<\/th><td>\u00a350 US\/European shares<br>\u00a340 UK shares<br>$50 AUD (Australian shares)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Regular investing<\/th><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Withdrawal\/deposit fee<\/th><td>\u00a30 (\u00a315 for same day withdrawal under \u00a3100)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Inactivity fee<\/th><td>\u00a312 monthly (if your account is inactive for more than 24 months)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The fees charged by IG depend on whether you choose to use the IG Smart Portfolio or IG Share Dealing account. <\/p><h4>Share Dealing fees<\/h4><p>Recently, IG has given its fee structure a big overhaul and after getting rid of commissions on international trades, it\u2019s now removed the commission for buying UK shares \u2013 so it\u2019s joined the ranks as a fully-fledged commission-free UK broker.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re buying UK shares, you can avoid the FX fee, but with international shares, there\u2019s a 0.7% foreign exchange (FX) fee. <\/p><p>So, for US, European and Australian shares, the commission is zero, but factor in any FX fees when calculating your trades.<\/p><p>IG now has no platform fees (which it previously called a \u201ccustody fee\u201d), so it provides even better value now for infrequent investors. <\/p><h4>Smart Portfolio fees<\/h4><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList luna-table--fixedColumns\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Investment amount<\/th><th scope=\"col\">IG management fee<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Average fund costs<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Transaction costs<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Total (annual)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>First \u00a350,000<\/td><td>0.50%<\/td><td>0.13%<\/td><td>0.09%<\/td><td>0.72%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over \u00a350,000<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>0.13%<\/td><td>0.09%<\/td><td>0.22%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4>What are these fees for?<\/h4><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Management fees<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There are management fees on IG Smart Portfolios, IG ISAs and IG SIPPs. These costs are for:<\/p><ul><li>Portfolio management<\/li><li>Portfolio rebalancing<\/li><li>Customer service<\/li><li>Fractional dealing technology<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Fund costs<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>These are the costs to trade with exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs have an ongoing charge, which IG deducts from the value of your fund. This isn\u2019t a set amount, but usually averages around 0.15%.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Transaction costs<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Transaction costs cover the difference in price when IG buys and sells the funds to rebalance your portfolio. It estimates this to be 0.07%.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_09c438fb29\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            IG investment choice and stocks\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Investment choice score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Asset options<\/th><td>8+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Markets<\/th><td>4+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Number of investments<\/th><td>11,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Number of ETFs\/funds<\/th><td>5,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fractional shares<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Minimum deposit<\/th><td>\u00a350 bank transfer\/\u00a3250 by card<br>\u00a3500 (for Smart Portfolios)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Minimum investment<\/th><td>\u00a31 (must be at least one full share)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>IG has an absolutely whopping number of investments on the platform, over 11,000 to be specific. The platform is well-known to be the place investors flock to when looking for more obscure or rare shares. IG also recently launched a US options trading platform, to help facilitate a trading strategy that\u2019s growing in popularity among UK retail investors.<\/p><p>The huge selection of investments also cover a wide range of asset options such as:<\/p><ul><li>Stocks and shares<\/li><li>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)<\/li><li>Investment trusts<\/li><li>Funds<\/li><li>Ready-made portfolios<\/li><\/ul><p>And if you want to trade using IG, you can also access assets like:<\/p><ul><li>Commodities<\/li><li>Bonds<\/li><li>Forex<\/li><li>Indices<\/li><li>Options<\/li><\/ul><p>If you want to invest in it or trade it, you can probably find it on IG\u2019s platform, which is why it\u2019s got an almost perfect score from us for investment choice. The only blemish on IG\u2019s record is the fact that it doesn\u2019t offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/fractional-shares\">fractional shares<\/a>, which allows you to buy portions of shares \u2013 super helpful if a single stock has a high price tag. <\/p><p>And if the thought of choosing from thousands of investments leaves you nervously quaking, you can always opt for IG\u2019s Smart Portfolio service. <\/p><h3>IG Smart Portfolios<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re not an experienced trader then you might want to choose an IG Smart Portfolio. These offer a similar experience to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/robo-advisors\">robo-advisors<\/a>, which means an automated service that picks and manages a portfolio for you.<\/p><p>With IG\u2019s Smart Portfolio account, the minimum deposit is a little bit weird. You can deposit a minimum of \u00a350 by bank transfer or \u00a3250 by card. But there\u2019s a flaw. IG will only start investing your funds once your Smart Portfolio balance reaches \u00a3500.<\/p><h4>What is an IG Smart Portfolio?<\/h4><p>With IG Smart Portfolios you can invest in a managed portfolio that matches your attitude to risk. It works by answering a set of questions about your knowledge and investing experience \u2013 along with your investment goals. You\u2019re then matched to a portfolio based on your investing style.<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve taken the questionnaire, IG will ask about how much you intend to invest and how long you want to invest it for. It also asks how much money you have set aside as an emergency fund (and won\u2019t match you to a portfolio if you have less than three months worth).<\/p><h3>IG Smart Portfolios vs IG Share Dealing: Which should I go for?<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re new to investing, you might be wondering what the difference is between the 2 types of accounts with IG.<\/p><p>There\u2019s no cookie-cutter answer. It depends on what you want to do. People usually choose IG Share Dealing if they want to take a DIY investing approach and are happy to spend time monitoring and making adjustments. You don\u2019t have to be an experienced investor to go for this option, but it\u2019s recommended.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, IG Smart Portfolios offer some broad guidance by matching you up to a pre-made portfolio. This is definitely a useful option for newbies, but you pay added fees for the privilege of expert support.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList luna-table--fixedColumns\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th><\/th><th>IG Share Dealing<\/th><th>IG Smart Portfolios<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Who\u2019s it suited to?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\">Good for you if you want to choose your own investments, such as individual shares or ETFs.<\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\">Suitable for those who don\u2019t fancy the faff of choosing their own investments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">How much investment knowledge do you need?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\">A fair bit \u2013 you\u2019ll need to understand the types of investments you want to choose, the risks involved and how to research them.<\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\">Very little \u2013 you should understand investment risks and how the portfolios work but you don\u2019t need to know how to choose investments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Choose your own investments?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ready made portfolios?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Invest in an ISA?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Invest in a SIPP?<\/th><td data-title=\"IG share dealing\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td data-title=\"IG Smart Portfolios\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2 id=\"section_heading_a123a015d6\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            Is IG safe?\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Safety and security score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Biometric login\/2FA<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">FCA regulated<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">FSCS protection<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">SSL certificate<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Public company<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>IG is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and your investments are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). So if IG were to go bust, you are covered up to \u00a3120,000. <\/p><p>IG is a trusted provider and is an established <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in-ftse-250\">FTSE 250<\/a> company that\u2019s been running for over 45 years.<\/p><p>Although as always when you invest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/investment-risk\">your capital is at risk<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_7199b146a5\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            IG account types and products\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Account types and products score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">7.5<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">General investment account (GIA)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stock and shares ISA<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lifetime ISA (LISA)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Junior ISA (JISA)\/Junior SIPP (JSIPP)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Business Account<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Interest on cash balances<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>At the moment, you can invest in 3 account types with IG:<\/p><ul><li>General investment account (GIA)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/stocks-and-shares-isas\">Stocks and shares ISA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/pensions\/self-invested-personal-pensions\">Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>General investment account (GIA)<\/h3><p>You can open a general investment account with IG that allows you to make taxable investments outside of your ISA allowance. People usually go for this option if they\u2019ve used up their annual ISA allowance as you may need to pay capital gains tax on your profits.<\/p><p>Capital gains tax is payable if you crystallise gains of more than \u00a36,000 in each tax year.<\/p><h3>Stocks and shares ISA<\/h3><p>IG stocks and shares ISA is available with the IG Share Dealing account and the ready-made IG Smart Portfolios. You have to create an account first and then add your ISA afterwards.<\/p><p>As with all ISAs, you have an allowance for the tax year which you can use to invest tax-efficiently. The allowance for the 2023\/2024 tax year is \u00a320,000. This means that you can invest up to \u00a320,000 and minimise any potential tax.<\/p><p>Features of the IG stocks and shares ISA include:<\/p><ul><li><b>Flexibility<\/b>. You can withdraw funds during the year without reducing your ISA allowance.<\/li><li><b>Free to open<\/b>. There aren\u2019t any transfer or exit fees either.<\/li><li><b>Wide choice of investments<\/b>. Choose from over 18,000 global stocks and assets.<\/li><li><b>No custody fee<\/b>. There\u2019s now no platform fee to use IG.<\/li><\/ul><p>On the whole, IG\u2019s ISA is a strong competitor. It offers exactly what most people are looking for in an ISA, no commissions, no platform fee and a wide choice of stocks and ETFs.<\/p><h3>Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/h3><p>IG\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/pensions\/self-invested-personal-pensions\">SIPP<\/a> allows you to invest in your future with tax benefits. Your pension is locked until you turn 55 (rising to 57 in 2028).<\/p><p>The main features of IG\u2019s SIPP include:<\/p><ul><li>Invest up to \u00a360,000 in the 2023\/2024 tax year with at least 20% tax relief on your contributions and no capital gains or income tax to pay<\/li><li>Invest in domestic and international shares and ETFs<\/li><li>Transfer one or more pensions from other pension providers<\/li><li>IG\u2019s technology helps you find lower prices when buying shares<\/li><li>It costs a flat \u00a3210 annual fee to use a SIPP with IG<\/li><\/ul><p>If you want to invest for your future but don\u2019t want to play around with share dealing, IG also offers a Smart Portfolio SIPP.<\/p><p>Standout features of the IG Smart Portfolio SIPP include:<\/p><ul><li>Invest up to \u00a360,000 in the 2023\/2024 tax year with at least 20% tax relief on your contributions and no capital gains or income tax to pay<\/li><li>Get diversified global exposure<\/li><li>Benefit from regular adjustments made by BlackRock<\/li><li>Administered by James Hay<\/li><li>Portfolio is matched to your risk profile<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_92d82539a0\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            IG ease of use\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ease of use score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Apple iOS rating<\/th><td>4.6\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Google Play rating<\/th><td>4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ways to contact customer service<\/th><td>Phone, email and in-app messaging<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">UI\/UX<\/th><td>Bad<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Desktop or mobile app<\/th><td>Both<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>IG scored well in our ease of use assessment. We particularly like that there are a few ways to get hold of the support team.<\/p><p>One downside is that the design and user interface of the platform isn\u2019t very intuitive. It can really take some getting used to (which is why the demo account is a help).<\/p><p>On the App Store, IG scores 4.6 out of 5, and on Google Play it has a 4.3 out of 5 (as of April 2025).<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_45d770f63b\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            IG tools, resources and features\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools, resources and features<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Analysis features<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools for investing\/trading<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Social features<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Learning resources<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Additional Features<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>IG has a wide range of investing tools and resources to match its monster catalogue of investment options. IG offers things like:<\/p><ul><li>Company financials<\/li><li>Advanced charting tools<\/li><li>Ability to set automated order types<\/li><li>Watchlists<\/li><li>Technical analysis tools<\/li><li>Community forums<\/li><li>Demo account<\/li><li>IG learning academy<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"ig-demo-account\">Demo account<\/h3><p>This lets you get an idea of share trading before you start investing real money. This is often popular with beginner investors who are hesitant while they don\u2019t know exactly how it works.<\/p><p>Annoyingly, IG\u2019s demo account is only available for its spread betting and CFD trading services, which is pretty complicated territory. You can try it out with \u00a310,000 in virtual funds to see how it works and get an idea of what the platform allows you to do. We liked that the platform is customisable. It allows you to choose your layout and watch markets that you\u2019re interested in.<\/p><p>The charts are helpful, as they give detailed information on the movements \u2013 that is, if you know how to read them. This is where IG Academy can come in handy, as it gives you the opportunity to learn how they work. We briefly cover IG Academy below.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re planning to stay away from spread betting and CFDs (a wise choice if you\u2019re a beginner!) then IG\u2019s demo account won\u2019t be of any use to you.<\/p><h3>IG Academy<\/h3><p>IG Academy is IG\u2019s educational hub. It has online trading courses, webinars, and seminars to give you a little leg-up in the market. This is handy, as investing can be complicated, especially when you have as many options available as IG offers.<\/p><p>The online trading courses have videos and interactive quizzes and exercises. There are frequent live sessions, which are webinars where IG\u2019s experts share their knowledge and insight. This gives you the chance to ask questions about share trading.<\/p><p>IG Academy has its own app, which means that you can learn about share trading and investing on the go. It\u2019s pretty simple to use and gives you info on how long each section will take.<\/p><h3>IG Invest<\/h3><p>One of the latest additions to IG\u2019s brokerage services was the introduction of \u201cIG Invest\u201d, a dedicated beginner-friendly platform that\u2019s designed for long-term investing in stocks and ETFs. <\/p><p>This is to contrast its main flagship trading platform which is geared more towards traders rather than long-term investors, which has a more complex interface. So it\u2019s great to see IG catering more towards beginners rather than just those with lots of investing experience. <\/p><h3>Contracts for difference (CFDs)<\/h3><p>You can trade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\">contracts for difference (CFDs)<\/a> with IG. A fair warning, in case you didn\u2019t see it earlier: CFDs are complicated and risky, so aren\u2019t really suitable for beginners. We won\u2019t be offended if you skip this section, honestly.<\/p><p>Now we\u2019ve got that out of the way. The CFD section of IG\u2019s site is a bit overwhelming with all the blue and red flashing as the buy\/sell prices change, but it\u2019s really just a sign of how comprehensive it is in this area. It\u2019s got loads of live data and a newsfeed to keep you up to date on what\u2019s going on in the market to help you make better decisions.<\/p><p>You can trade on indices, foreign exchange (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/investments\">forex<\/a>), shares and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/commodities\">commodities<\/a> with IG and never have to own the underlying asset. Main benefits include:<\/p><ul><li>Negative balance protection. This ensures that your account balance doesn\u2019t stay below zero. It\u2019s worth mentioning that this isn\u2019t available for professional traders.<\/li><li>Competitive spreads. In line with competitors.<\/li><li>Expert support. 24 hours a day from 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday.<\/li><li>Web-based platform and mobile apps available. Allowing you trade whichever way is convenient.<\/li><li>Educational resources. These are through IG Academy.<\/li><\/ul><h4>IG CFD fees<\/h4><p>The only direct charge you really need to worry about is the spread (a commission in the case of share CFDs). IG charges its own spread on top of the market spread as its fee for the trade.<\/p><p>Ultimately, this depends on market conditions. You can see the spread, as it\u2019s the difference between the bid and ask prices.<\/p><h4>Overnight funding<\/h4><p>This is the charge for keeping your CFD positions past 10pm UK time. This charge is added to your account as an interest adjustment. You don\u2019t pay overnight funding for futures or forwards as it\u2019s built into the spread.<\/p><h4>Guaranteed stop premiums<\/h4><p>You can attach guaranteed stops to your position to help protect your investments. IG charges a fee if it is triggered. This is called the premium.<\/p><h4>IG extra services<\/h4><p>There are some extra services that IG charges you for if you use it. These are listed below and you can find details on the website.<\/p><ul><li>Direct Market Access (DMA)<\/li><li>Live price data fees<\/li><li>ProRealTime Charts<\/li><li>Inactivity fee<\/li><li>Account documentation fee<\/li><li>Currency conversion charge<\/li><li>Third-party charges (such as fees for credit and non-UK debit card payments)<\/li><\/ul>\n        \n            <h3>What do customers say about IG?<\/h3>\n        <p>90% of customers we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps#customer-satisfaction\">surveyed<\/a> in 2026 would recommend IG to a friend.<\/p>\n        <p>It is recognised as a solid, trustworthy platform offering brilliant, up-to-date investment options. The desktop app, in particular, receives high praise from more experienced traders.<\/p>\n<p>However, feedback on the user experience is mixed; while some find the setup process and app straightforward, a significant number of users described the interface as confusing and not particularly intuitive for beginners, despite the attractive low trading fees.<\/p>\n        <p><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:2;\">\n<path d=\"M1.635,4.234L3.868,3.151C3.955,3.109 4.025,3.037 4.065,2.948L5.203,0.444C5.35,0.121 5.807,0.117 5.96,0.437L7.119,2.86C7.159,2.946 7.229,3.015 7.314,3.056L9.743,4.224C10.065,4.379 10.056,4.84 9.729,4.983L7.399,5.998C7.307,6.038 7.232,6.111 7.189,6.202L6.066,8.582C5.918,8.895 5.474,8.903 5.317,8.594L4.106,6.226C4.063,6.142 3.994,6.076 3.909,6.037L1.642,4.988C1.323,4.841 1.318,4.388 1.635,4.234Z\" style=\"fill:rgb(29,83,255);fill-rule:nonzero;\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.386,11.548L9.502,11.006C9.546,10.984 9.581,10.949 9.601,10.904L10.17,9.652C10.243,9.491 10.472,9.489 10.548,9.649L11.128,10.86C11.148,10.903 11.183,10.938 11.225,10.959L12.44,11.543C12.601,11.62 12.597,11.851 12.433,11.922L11.268,12.43C11.222,12.45 11.185,12.486 11.163,12.532L10.601,13.722C10.527,13.879 10.306,13.882 10.227,13.728L9.622,12.544C9.6,12.502 9.566,12.469 9.523,12.449L8.39,11.925C8.23,11.851 8.228,11.625 8.386,11.548Z\" style=\"fill:rgb(29,83,255);fill-rule:nonzero;\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><small><em> AI-generated summary from the text of customer reviews on Finder.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n                                        \n<style>\n.tablefade { height: 850px; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: scroll; }\n.tablefade .luna-table { position: relative; border-left: none !important; }\n.tablefade th:first-child, .tablefade td:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; background: #ffffff; border-left: 1px solid #d4d3ce; z-index: 2; }\n.tablefade .luna-table td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.tablefade tbody tr:hover td { background-color: #f5f4ef !important; }\n.tablefadeafter { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%); width: 100%; height: 10rem; margin-top: -10rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; pointer-events: none; }\n.tablefade img { min-width: 96px; min-height: 53px; }\n\n.tablefade-filtered { max-height: 500px; width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: auto; }\n.tablefade-filtered .luna-table { position: relative; border-left: none !important; }\n.tablefade-filtered th:first-child, .tablefade-filtered td:first-child { position: sticky; left: 0; background: #ffffff; border-left: 1px solid #d4d3ce; z-index: 2; }\n.tablefade-filtered .luna-table td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.tablefade-filtered tbody tr:hover td { background-color: #f5f4ef !important; }\n.tablefadeafter-filtered { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%); width: 100%; height: 3rem; margin-top: -3rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; pointer-events: none; z-index: 5; }\n\n.lightbox { display: none; position: fixed; z-index: 9999; left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); }\n.lightbox img { display: block; max-width: 90%; max-height: 90%; margin: auto; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }\n<\/style>\n\n                                                                                                    \n            <h3 id=\"awardspanel\">IG and Finder Awards<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignTop has-margin-top has-margin-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-1\/5@l\" style=\"max-width: 200px;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png\" alt=\"Finder Awards logo\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/award_thumb.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s u-4\/5@l\">\n                                    <p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/finderawards\">Finder Awards<\/a> celebrate brands that truly stand out in their field. IG was named our 2025 Advanced Trading Provider of the Year Award winner!<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n<div id=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightbox\" onclick=\"closeLightbox()\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"lightbox-img\" src=\"\" alt=\"Expanded Finder Badge\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  function openLightbox(event, imageUrl) {\n    event.preventDefault();\n    const lb = document.getElementById('lightbox');\n    const lbImg = document.getElementById('lightbox-img');\n    if(lb && lbImg) {\n        lbImg.src = imageUrl;\n        lb.style.display = \"block\";\n    }\n  }\n  function closeLightbox() {\n    const lb = document.getElementById('lightbox');\n    if(lb) lb.style.display = \"none\";\n  }\n<\/script><h3>Who might IG suit?<\/h3><p>This platform is going to be best-suited for those who want a huge range of investment options and plenty of tools for trading. However, the platform isn\u2019t the cheapest so you need to be comfortable with the idea for paying more to get access to the large library of investments and trading tools.<\/p><p>If that\u2019s not you, why not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\">compare share trading platforms<\/a> to find the right fit to match your style.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is IG FSCS protected?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, IG is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). This means your deposits up to \u00a3120,000 are completely covered should something unexpected happen to IG.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is IG free?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>To a certain extent, yes. There's now no platform fee to use IG and it's commission-free. However, other fees may apply, for example, if you're investing in international stocks, there's a 0.7% FX fee added to your trade. So, you should check out our in-depth coverage of the fees in our review or on IG's website.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is IG legit?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, IG is a well-established platform that\u2019s fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the company has been around for over 45 years and is also a member of the FTSE 250.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is IG FCA regulated?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, the company is completely regulated and abides by all the rules set out by the FCA.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is IG good?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>There are lots of things we really like about IG\u2019s platform. It\u2019s comprehensive, provides access to lots of learning resources, has a massive range of investments, and the fee discounts are great if you\u2019re a regular investor. However, the user interface isn\u2019t as smooth as some other platforms, and the layered fee structure can be quite confusing to grasp. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Where is IG based?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The company is based in London in the UK with an office at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill. For international operations, IG has 16 offices worldwide.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How are dividends paid with IG?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>As soon as IG receives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/dividends\">dividend payments<\/a> for any shares that you own, it deposits money into your account. You can choose whether you want to reinvest the money or withdraw it.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000007\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is the IG inactivity fee?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>If your account is inactive for 24 months then it is closed. IG then charges a monthly \u00a312 inactivity fee if there are still funds in the account. As the IG Smart Portfolios are rebalanced every few months by the IG team (which counts as activity), you aren't charged inactivity fees for them.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000008\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How long do withdrawals take?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>This depends on where your withdrawal is going to. If you are withdrawing by bank transfer or to a PayPal account, it should reach your account on the same day as your request. Withdrawals to a card take between two and five working days to clear.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000009\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I add money to my account?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can do this once logged into your account. 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