Futures trading
Make your longer-term positions more cost-effective by trading CFDs on futures. Speculate on exclusive 24/71 indices, popular global commodities and selection of bonds.
Start trading today. Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. Our sales team is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Dubai time), Monday to Friday.
Why trade futures with us?
What is CFD trading?
Access thousands of thematic ETFs, smart beta ETFs and baskets of our custom indices
Deep internal liquidity
Award-winning technology2
Access thousands of thematic ETFs, smart beta ETFs and baskets of our custom indices
Huge selection of markets
Go long or short
Discover our thematic and basket trading markets
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What are thematic investing and basket trading?
| CFD trading | |
| Main features | Trade with leverage – open a position with a deposit, with losses and profits calculated on the full trade size |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Traded in | Contracts |
| Commission | No commission on future CFDs and the charges are included in the spread. Other fees and charges may apply. |
| Platforms | Web platform, mobile trading app and MT4 |
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What are futures?
Futures are contracts that enable traders to lock in the current market price, without exchanging the asset until a predetermined future date.
When you trade with us, you’ll be taking a position on an underlying futures price using CFDs.How do I trade futures?
- 1. Understand how futures trading works
- 2. Create an IG trading account
- 3. Place your first trade
- 4. Monitor and close your position
Benefits of futures trading
- Take your capital further with leverage
- Access a huge range of markets
- Capitalise on rising and falling prices
- Hedge existing exposure
- Get better execution with our deep internal liquidity
Costs and details
|
Value of one contract (standard) |
Market hours(UK time*) | Dealing spread |
Margin requirement (retail) |
|
| FTSE 100 Futures | £10 | 7am – 9pm | 4 | 5% |
| All other times | 8 | |||
| Wall Street Futures | $10 | 8am – 9pm | 6 | 5% |
| 9.15pm – 9.20pm | 16.2 | |||
| 10pm – 11pm | 16.2 | |||
| All other times | 10 | |||
| Oil – US Crude |
$10 (cents/barrel) |
24 hours(except 10pm – 11pm) | 6 | 10% |
| Gold |
$100 (100 troy oz) |
24 hours(except 10pm – 11pm) | 0.6 | 5% |
|
Treasury Bond (Decimalised) |
$10 | 11.30pm – 10pm | 4 | 20% |
Want to take a smaller position? Trade our mini futures contracts for indices, commodities and bonds. They work in the same way as full-sized futures, with the same benefits.
*International times may vary.
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FAQs
How does IG ensure deep liquidity on futures markets?
Futures are a highly liquid market, but there are times when this isn’t the case. Our CFD futures markets, however, remain highly liquid at all times thanks to our large number of clients and our technology – ensuring best execution even on larger trades.
For our CFDs on commodity and bond futures, the last trading day may not be the same as the underlying exchange-traded contract. As these futures approach their expiry date, the market can become illiquid – because most traders will have already closed or rolled over their contract to avoid physical settlement. Spreads often widen as a consequence.
By having our contracts expire slightly earlier than in the underlying, we ensure you receive the best price that we can offer.
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