IG
IG is our featured trading-platform choice for beginners in countries where its share-dealing service is offered. Start with the cash share-trading account, not leveraged CFDs.
IG offers trading tools and access to listed shares in eligible markets. Share dealing, CFD availability, fees and account entities vary by country; confirm the service available where you live.
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Why this is our Best choice
We select IG for its accessible share-trading platform and established investment tools where ordinary share dealing is available. Shares and ETFs are separate from leveraged CFDs.
What you get
An interface for share investing in supported countries, with mobile trading tools and separate CFD products for experienced traders. Eligibility and fees depend on your location.
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Important risks and trade-offs
- A platform that looks inexpensive may charge materially on currency conversion.
- Authorisation in one country does not automatically mean a firm can serve every other country.
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Questions people ask
Which IG account should a beginner look at?
The ordinary share-trading account where available—not a leveraged CFD account. Confirm the account type offered in your country before opening it.
Why is IG our featured platform for beginner share investing?
We favour its established trading interface and access to shares and ETFs in supported countries. The right market access and charges depend on your location.
What costs should I check with IG?
Check brokerage, currency-conversion costs, market access and custody arrangements for the IG entity serving your country.
Does IG share trading operate in every country?
No. Products and account types vary by jurisdiction. Check the local IG website to confirm whether share dealing—not only CFDs—is available to you.
How can I tell whether a platform offers shares or only exposure through a derivative?
Open the instrument’s contract or product details and check what you would own. The same company name can appear on a cash share and on a derivative that tracks it.
Where to go next
Use the related guides below to compare the broader, familiar choices. For country-specific financial services, check the rules and provider permissions in the country where you live.