According to a recent Investment Trends report, more than 1-in-3 investors who trade CFDs in the UK has an IG Markets account. That makes IG Markets the UK’s number one CFD provider.
If you are used to trading CFDs note that in the same report IG Markets came first for:
Consistency of filling trades at the price quoted
Direct Market Access (DMA)
Cutting-edge charting package
Efficiency of taking trades
Excellent telephone service from the dealing desk
Reliability and performance of the trading platform
Outstanding mobile dealing platform
Superior reporting of positions and transactions
If you are new to CFD trading it’s also worth noting that IG Markets came first for:
Ease of opening an account
Exceptional staff knowledge
Why IG Markets?
IG Markets were also ‘rated highly’ for
Value for Money
Spreads
Commissions
Customer Service
Range of:
Markets and Education
Order Types
Trading tools
IG Markets – Risk Management
With an IG Markets ‘Limited Risk Account’, every trade has a Guaranteed Stop. This means that you can never lose more than your initial margin. In return for an upfront payment on each trade, you get an unlimited upside and an absolute cap on potential losses.
IG Markets also offer free Non-Guaranteed Stops, Trailing Stops and Limit Orders.
Like a Guaranteed Stop, a Non-Guaranteed Stop will trigger an Order once the selected level has been breached. Note that if the market moves very quickly or ‘gaps’, then with a Non-Guaranteed Stop your position could be closed at a worse level than the one you initially selected.
The CFD platform offers a wide range of resources that are useful for investors of all levels.
According to IG Markets the, “cutting-edge platform is easy to use and provides access to thousands of live prices, ultra-fast execution and one-click dealing. And with our Price Improvement technology if we have a better price available when your trade is executed, we give it to you”.
Unrivalled range of trading tools – with IG Markets you get:
Reuters News: free live streaming news
Market-leading Charts:
The Quick Charts provide easy access to the data you want
The Advanced Charts contain a host of professional features designed for sophisticated technical analysis
Research and Chart Analysis: independent analysis from Investors Intelligence and Trading Central as well as daily updates from in-house experts
TradeSense: a free, six-week education programme that lets you start trading CFDs with smaller minimum deal sizes
Technical Analysis: a daily introduction to a new technical indicator
Company Fundamentals: live company valuation information via Reuters
Seminars: in-office and online seminars that focus on CFD trading, the IG Markets platform and useful strategies
CFDs - Mobiles, Smartphones and PDAs
With IG Markets you can keep up-to-speed with the latest market movements via your mobile phone. You can monitor your portfolio, access the full range of markets and full range of ordering options.
The IG Markets software is suitable for a wide range of mobile devices and PDAs.
Naturally you can also access the platform through your BlackBerry, iPhone and iPod Touch.
IG Markets – CFD Trading with Confidence
IG Markets is a multinational organisation with more than 100,000 clients.
IG Markets and IG Index are part of IG Group Holdings plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a FTSE 250 company
IG Group employs over 800 people worldwide
As at 31 May 2009, IG Group had total assets of £988 million, no debt and ‘own cash of £95 million’
IG Markets is a world leading CFD provider with offices in London, Dusseldorf, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Stockholm, Luxembourg, Chicago, Melbourne, Singapore and Tokyo
Risk Warning: Financial Spread Trading and CFDs carry a high level of risk to your capital. You may lose more than your initial investment. They may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
Article provided / approved by IG Markets which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), FSA Register number 195355.
'IG Markets' edited by DB, updated 30-Apr-12
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