Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
- Experts rate IG ETF Investing & Trading highly, noting its extensive range of over 2000 UK-eligible ETFs and the removal of share dealing fees, making it an attractive option for both long-term investors and those looking to speculate through CFDs and spread betting. The platform is praised for its low fees on US ETFs and advanced investment options, although it is suggested that some complex products may not be suitable for beginners.
- Across 746 user reviews on Good Money Guide, averaging 4/5, customers frequently highlight the platform's ease of use, reliability, and comprehensive range of products. Many users appreciate the seamless integration of crypto investing alongside traditional trading, while some express concerns about occasional trading issues. Overall, IG is recognised for its competitive pricing and strong educational resources, making it suitable for both novice and experienced investors.
Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.Our experts have rated IG ETF Investing & Trading across five key areas of our review framework.
- Pricing4.5
- Market Access4.5
- Online Platform4.5
- Customer Service4.0
- Research & Analysis4.0
Pros
- Physical or ETF derivatives
- Wide market access
- Low US ETF investing fees
Cons
- More of a trading platform
- Some complex products not suitable for beginners
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Our verdict
IG offer over 2000 UK-eligible ETFs from just 0.04%. You can buy and sell individual ETFs or let their investment experts do it for you with the Smart Portfolios. IG is also one of the best platforms for ETF spread betting and CFD trading
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Is IG good for ETF investing and trading?
Yes, with IG you have the option of either investing in the long term by buying ETFs in their general investment account, SIPP or ISA. Or you can speculate on them going up or down by going long or short via CFDs or financial spread bets.
For more advanced investors you also have the options of investing in leveraged and inverse ETFs. These allow you to invest in ETFs that go up as the market goes down, which can be very useful for hedging your long-term portfolio against short term market crashes.
You can also invest in ETFs that move based on how volatile the markets are. So as well as investing in company and index performance, you can for example, invest in the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF to potentially profit from volatile markets.
Fees: Share dealing fees have just been removed which means you can buy and sell UK and US ETFs for free, with the exception of the FX charge when you buy US-denominated ETFs, where the foreign exchange fees are 0.5% on the conversion.
A good choice for frequent ETF investors who want access to the US markets.
Customer reviews for IG
Customer ratings come from reviews left on this site. Every review is read and approved before it is published.Based on 746 reviews
- Excellent38%
- Very good36%
- Basic18%
- Poor5%
- Bad3%
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OK
OK
poor currency exchange rates
poor currency exchange rates
Professional
Professional
A bit clunky in places....
A bit clunky in places. Phone app and computer web page do not share watchlists
No comment
No comment
Good value for money and...
Good value for money and app is easy to use
OK
OK
Easy to use
Easy to use
Works well for the limited...
Works well for the limited spreadbets that I do
Easy to use excellent quality...
Easy to use excellent quality trading platform.
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Easy to use and navigate
Easy to use and navigate
need to be bit user...
need to be bit user frindly
Slick website design and app
Slick website design and app
Responsive platform has everything
Responsive platform has everything
Very good
Very good
Easy navigation
Easy navigation
All round ok
All round ok
Takes a bit of getting...
Takes a bit of getting used to
Good
Good
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