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  1. CharlotteIG
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 26th April 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    SAF
    EXX SJ
    28/04/2021
    Special Div
    5.43
    OMX
    SAND SS
    28/04/2021
    Special Div
    0.02
    IBEX
    ITX SM
    29/04/2021
    Special Div
    0.13
    STOXX
    ITX SM
    29/04/2021
    Special Div
    0.13
     
                      How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
  2. CharlotteIG
    Volatility reminder and extended weekend closure
    Due to ongoing volatility, there is significant risk that markets may gap when they re-open on Sunday night. Please ensure that you’re comfortable with the size of your positions heading into the weekend, and also be aware that we may see circuit-breakers applied over the coming days – see below. 
    We urge you to do the following:  
    •   Monitor your positions closely at all times  
    •  Ensure you are comfortable with the size of your positions, and the effect that any market gap may have on them 
    •   Ensure you have sufficient funds on your account to cover your positions in the event of a significant market move  
     
    You can also use our weekend markets to hedge against risk on your weekday positions. 
    Please note, however, that there will be a delayed open on our cryptocurrency and weekend markets on Saturday 14 March, to allow for scheduled maintenance which should improve platform stability. These markets are planned to reopen at 8am (UK time), rather than the normal 4am. We’re sorry if this causes you any inconvenience.  
    Circuit-breakers may affect your trades 
    At times of high volatility, regulated central exchanges may suspend trading on one side of the underlying market (an event known as a circuit-breaker). This happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average this week, for example. IG follows suit whenever a circuit-breaker occurs. 
     Circuit-breakers aim to restrict trading in order to avert market crashes or spikes. The restrictions are called ‘up limits’ or ‘down limits’, depending on the direction that the market has moved. As trading is suspended in the underlying market, it will impact how you trade with us.  
    •   An up limit is the maximum amount that the price of a stock index or commodity futures contract will be allowed to increase in a single trading session. If hit, it means that buying will be suspended in the underlying market.  
    •  A down limit is the opposite to an up limit – it sets the maximum amount that the price of a stock index or commodity futures contract will be allowed to decrease in a single trading session. If breached, it means that selling will be suspended in the underlying market.  
    If you want more information on up limit and down limit you can find that here: https://www.ig.com/uk/glossary-trading-terms/limit-up--limit-down-definition
     
    At IG, when a down limit has occurred, you will only be able to buy – whether to open or close a position – through phone dealing. However, please be aware that the price may be significantly lower when the market re-opens.  
  3. CharlotteIG

    Our trading hours this Christmas

    By CharlotteIG,


    Trading hour changes
    You can find changes to trading hours over the Christmas period listed below, in UK time. Please make sure that you’re familiar with the changes, as they may affect your trades. Date Changes Thursday 24 December Half day in most markets. All out-of-hours markets close at 6.15pm, forex and cryptocurrencies close at 10pm. Friday 25 December All markets closed. Saturday 26 December Normal weekend trading (8am open). Sunday 27 December Normal weekend trading. Monday 28 December UK & Irish shares closed. Most European & US shares open. Tuesday 29 December Normal trading. Wednesday 30 December Normal trading. Thursday 31 December Half day in most European markets. Forex, cryptocurrencies and out-of-hours markets close at 10pm. Friday 1 January All markets closed. Saturday 2 January Normal weekend trading (8am open). Sunday 3 January Normal weekend trading. Monday 4 January Normal trading. This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but it's possible that these hours could change. For full information on our most popular markets' dealing hours over Christmas, visit our Christmas opening hours page.
  4. CharlotteIG

    Dividend Adjustments 1 Feb - 8 Feb

    By CharlotteIG,


    Dividend Adjustments
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 1st Feb 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    AS51
    SAR AU
    02/02/2021
    Special Div
    5.4286
     
     
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
  5. CharlotteIG
    Changes to trading hours over the US Thanksgiving period
    There will be some changes to our normal opening hours over the US Thanksgiving period. Check the table below to find out how these could impact your trading.
    Thursday 26 November:
    US equity markets are closed. US index futures close early at 6pm. We’ll make an out-of-hours price on Wall Street, US 500 and NASDAQ from 6pm until the futures reopen at 11pm. The VIX closes early at 4.30pm. US Crude closes early at 6pm and Brent Crude closes at 6.30pm. US rates and the Dollar Index close at 6pm. Metals, including gold and silver, close at 6.45pm. US soft commodities are closed. London Sugar closes early at 5pm. Friday 27 November:
    US equity markets close early at 6pm – with no pre or post-market trading. US index futures and the VIX close early at 6.15pm. We’ll make an out-of-hours price on Wall Street, US 500 and NASDAQ from 6.15pm until 9pm. NYMEX Crude closes at 6.45pm and Brent Crude closes at 7pm.   US rates and the Dollar Index close at 6.15pm.   Metals, including gold and silver, close at 6.45pm.   New York Cotton opens late at 1pm. US grain futures open late at 2.30pm. US soft commodities (except US Sugar) will close early at 6.05pm.  Livestock trades from 2.30pm to 6.05pm. Lumber trades from 3pm to 6.05pm. The futures desk and all 24-hour indices close at 9pm. FX closes at 10pm.  All times listed here are UK time. These hours are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but it’s possible that they could change.
     
  6. CharlotteIG
    Easter Trading Hours 
    We wanted to let you know about some changes to our trading hours over the upcoming Easter period (all in UK time): 
    Thursday 9 April Most 24-hour indices close at 10pm.*   Friday 10 April All European and US markets closed. FX closes at 10pm.  Saturday 11 April Weekend indices and cryptocurrencies open as normal.   Sunday 12 April Weekend indices and cryptos open as normal. FX opens at 9pm. US and 24-hour indices quoted from 11pm.  Monday 13 April European equities closed. European 24-hour indices quoted out of hours. US markets open.  Tuesday 14 April European markets reopen.   
    *Japan 225, Singapore Blue Chip and China A50 will re-open on Friday 10 April.  

    For more information on our popular markets' trading hours over the coming holiday, see our full list of Easter trading hours click here.
     
  7. CharlotteIG
    We've released our new Share dealing platform. 
    This includes the following: 
    News workspace Filter and search Better charts The deal ticket  Alerts News and analysis Account balances  
    You can find our walk through video on our website:  https://www.ig.com/uk/help-and-support/investments/share-dealing-and-isas/how-do-i-use-the-share-dealing-platform
    Give me any feedback you have and I will happily pass it onto the developers. 
  8. CharlotteIG
    Trade ByteDance (TikTok) ahead of its IPO, with the IG grey market
    By taking a position on a grey market, you’re taking a position on a company’s potential market cap ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The price of a grey market is a prediction of what the company’s total market capitalisation will be at the end of its first trading day.
    If you think the estimated value of the company is over- or under-priced, a grey market enables you to take advantage of this disparity before the shares are released publicly on the stock exchange.

    Why are traders interested in grey market stocks?
    Traders are interested in grey market stocks because it can be a way of taking advantage of movements in the company’s share price before it has actually listed.
    Also, any activity is usually taken as an indicator for the direction the stock price will take once it has listed. The pre-market price can be used to gauge the demand for the shares.
    How to trade grey market stocks.
    Grey market stocks are traded over-the-counter (OTC), which means that they are not offered by a stock exchange, but only by brokers and trading providers.
    By taking a position on a grey market stock, you’re taking a position on a company’s potential market capitalisation ahead of its IPO. If you think that the company will be worth more than the price indicated, you can buy the market. If you think that the price is an overvaluation, you can sell.

    When it comes to settling your trade, this can only be done once official trading of the share has begun. IG calculates the settlement price based on the official closing price of stock on after first day of trading, as reported by Bloomberg.
     
    Where to find the grey market on the platform 
    You can find this grey market on the platform by selecting Popular Markets> ByteDance (TikTok) IPO Market Cap (US$Bn)

     
    Let me know if you have any questions about this!  
  9. CharlotteIG
    Apple and Tesla Stock Split
    Apple and Tesla have both announced they will carry out stock splits on Monday 31 August 2020 making it easier and cheaper for retail clients to trade.
    Apple is splitting its shares four-for-one. This means there will be four times as many shares circulating, at a quarter of their previous value
    Tesla is splitting its shares five-for-one. This means there will be five times as many shares circulating, at a fifth of their previous value
    Commission-free investing
    To help you benefit from this stock split, we’re offering active investors the opportunity to buy and sell US shares with zero commission to pay.*
    How will my existing positions be affected?
    If you hold a position in either company at close of business on 28 August, you’ll be affected by the stock split. We’ll make the necessary changes to your open positions and holdings before the markets open on 31 August. You won’t need to do anything.

    Plus, if you have a working order to open at close of business on 28 August, we’ll cancel it. You’ll be able to reopen it manually when the markets open again.
     
    If you have any questions please comment below or reach out to our helpline. 
    All the best 
     
    Place at least three trades on your share dealing account in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates.
  10. CharlotteIG
    Brexit Update: for EEA clients - FAQs
    How do I agree to the transfer to IG Europe after Brexit?
    Due to Brexit your IG accounts with IG UK companies will be set to closings only on the 31st of December 2020.
    We’ve established a new European entity, IG Europe, to ensure you can keep using our services after Brexit. To do so you’ll need to agree to transfer your account(s) to IG Europe by 8 January 2021.
    How do I agree to the transfer?
    Simply login to your account via My IG and follow the prompts.
    Verifying your identity
    To complete the transfer process, you’ll also need to verify your identity before 8 January 2021. Simply log in to your My IG and follow the prompts to follow the verification process. Video verification can be done on any day of the week between 8am and midnight (UK time). Make sure that you have your passport on hand, and you’ll be done in just a few minutes.
    Verification can take up to 24 hours to be processed, so please get started before 8 January 2021. If you don’t verify your identity in time, we won’t be able to transfer your account(s) to IG Europe and we may need to close them.
    What does the transfer involve?
    Once you’ve agreed to the transfer and followed the steps to verify your ID, we’ll migrate your existing account(s) to IG Europe for you.
    The platform won’t be affected, so at the time of the transfer:
    Your login details, watchlists and trading experience will remain the same
    The transfer may result in a taxable profit or loss for Spread betting accounts. This shouldn’t apply if you’re a resident of the UK or Ireland, but will depend on your personal circumstances
    The money in your current accounts will be transferred to your IG Europe account(s)
    Spread betting and CFD accounts
    As part of the transfer process, we’ll need to close your open positions and then re-open them with IG Europe at the original opening levels. This will ensure that your running P&L won’t be affected
    Share dealing accounts
    Share dealing accounts won’t be transferred during this process.
    Your account will be set to closings only and you will have up until 31 March 2021 to sell your holdings (commission free) or transfer out to a different broker.
    To learn more on how to transfer out your holdings please click here.
    What will happen to my funds?
    Your funds will be transferred to IG Europe and placed in segregated bank accounts in accordance with BaFin’s client money rules, as opposed to FCA rules.
    You’re currently protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, but once your funds are transferred you’ll be covered by the EdW, which is the German equivalent.
    When will the transfer take place?
    The transfer will take place mid-January 2021. We will provide the exact date and time in advance so that you can monitor your positions.
    Please note that between the 31 December 2020 and the migration date you will not be able to open any new positions due to your account being placed on closings only.
    Where is IG Europe based?
    IG Europe is based in Germany and is authorized and regulated by BaFin and Bundesbank. IGE offers a range of financial products, including CFDs, options and turbo warrants.
    What happens if I don’t agree to the transfer?
    If no deal is agreed, we will lose our ability to service your account(s) from the UK and they will need to be closed.
    New website address
    After the transfer is complete, you should log in to your account at www.ig.com/ie
    You can continue to log in to your account via any one of IG’s websites, but you will need to use www.ig.com/ie if you want to find information about the products and services relevant to you.
  11. CharlotteIG

    Dividend Adjustments 22 Feb - 1 Mar

    By CharlotteIG,


    Dividend Adjustments
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 22th Feb 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    AS51
    TLS AU
    24/02/2021
    Special Div
    4.2857
    AS51
    AGL AU
    24/02/2021
    Special Div
    10
    RTY
    JBSS US
    25/02/2021
    Special Div
    250
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
  12. CharlotteIG
    Investors and traders would do well to remember that there are plenty of markets to choose from – it’s not always necessary to follow the crowd.
      The recent volatility in certain stocks has sparked renewed interest in the market across all sections of the media. The names of these stocks, and others that might be viewed as possible candidates, have been emblazoned across news reports and headlines.
    Such an increase in their visibility will undoubtedly lead many to think that these are the stocks to buy right now, to the detriment of all others. It is understandable – humans will see others getting involved in all the excitement, with talk of huge wins, and will want to get involved themselves. Previous market manias like bitcoin, or tech stocks, seem dull by comparison.
    Market history teaches us that following the crowd rarely ends well. Usually, by the time something has hit the headlines the ‘obvious trade’ is over, or at least the most significant chunk of it anyway. Nobody talked about bitcoin at $1000, but at $19,000 it was everywhere. No one wanted to talk about buying stocks at the lows in 2008, or in late 2018 or March 2020 when they had endured heavy falls. But when stocks hit new records after these sell-offs there was plenty of focus on them.
    The spotlight of media attention will make it seem like the only stocks in the market worth trading are the ones making the headlines. But this isn’t true. ‘It’s not a stock market, it’s a market of stocks’, goes the old adage. Just because a company isn’t seeing its share price gyrate by tens or even hundreds of percents a day doesn’t mean it isn’t worth considering for a potential trade.
    Everyone has their own risk tolerance. Some people, for example, experienced traders, are used to big swings in prices and can stomach the changes in profit and loss that go with them. Others shy away from such extremes in volatility, which is a perfectly acceptable way to trade or invest.
    It is important to remember the time element too. Fortunes can be made and lost in the stock market, and in a variety of time frames. It isn’t necessary just to look to the end of the day. Longer-term trades, with smaller position sizes, can help promote a calmer approach, and with a greater length of time comes a different view of how much a trade might make. A day trader might look for ten or twenty points, but those looking to hold a trade for weeks or even longer will be expecting the move to cover hundreds or even thousands of points.
    In any trading strategy, the most important element is to make sure that your mistakes are survivable. Being stopped out and losing 2% of your account is no problem – being stopped out and losing 50% (or even more) is. There’s no rule that says you have to be in the hottest stocks, or that you have to look to make big money in one day.
    In trading, as in life, it is important to find what works for you. Chasing the big volatility might seem like fun, but it’s not the only way to trade.
       Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst, London | Publication date: Friday 29 January 2021 15:08
  13. CharlotteIG

    Dividend Adjustments 15 Feb - 22 Feb

    By CharlotteIG,


    Dividend Adjustments
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 15th Feb 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    AS51
    JHX AU
    18/02/2021
    Special Div
    70
    NIFTY
    HMCL IN
    15/02/2021
    Special Div
    500
    RTY
    PRK US
    18/02/2021
    Special Div
    20
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
  14. CharlotteIG
    After many of you mentioned that the fees and charges were confusing we created a new link on the deal ticket to improve communication of charges for Leveraged accounts. 
     


    We're still looking at ways to improve this for the future so we're open to suggestions which is you could comment below will be appreciated by our development teams. 
     
  15. CharlotteIG
    Dividend Adjustments for 16-Nov to 23-Nov
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 23-Nov 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.




    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
            Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    MEXBOL
    WALMEX* MM
    23/11/2020
    Special Div
    45
    NDX
    COST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    1000
    NDX
    FAST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    40
    RTY
    DHIL US
    24/11/2020
    Special Div
    1200
     
     
     
     
     
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
  16. CharlotteIG

    Dividend Adjustments 8 Feb - 15 Feb

    By CharlotteIG,


    Dividend Adjustments
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 11th Feb 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    UKX
    TSCO LN
    15/02/2021
    Special Div
    50.93
    NIFTY
    HMCL IN
    15/02/2021
    Special Div
    500
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
  17. CharlotteIG
    Dividend Adjustments for 7-Dec to 14-Dec
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 7-Dec 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.




    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
            Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    OMX
    TELIA SS
    03/12/2020
    Special Div
    65
    NDX
    COST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    1000
    NDX
    FAST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    40
    RTY
    ITIC US
    30/11/2020
    Special Div
    1500
    RTY
    IIIN US
    30/11/2020
    Special Div
    150
    SPX
    COST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    1000
    SPX
    FAST US
    01/12/2020
    Special Div
    40
     
     
     
     
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
  18. CharlotteIG

    Coinbase Listing Soon!

    By CharlotteIG,


    Product updates
    Coinbase Listing Soon
    When will the Coinbase listing happen? 
    Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) will list on the Nasdaq on 14 April 2021. This will be a direct listing rather than an IPO.  
     
    What is the expected Coinbase market cap? 
    Market cap is expected to be in the region of $75 billion. 
     
     
    When will I first be able to trade Coinbase? 
    We expect trading to begin at any point from 14:30 (UK time) onwards on 14 April, but realistically probably not for the first few hours. This is due to price discovery in the underlying market. 
     
     
    Will Coinbase be available for spread betting and CFD trading ? 
    Yes, we’ll be offering spread betting and CFD trading on Coinbase to all leverage clients from day 1 (April 14th). 
     
    Will I be able to short Coinbase on my leveraged account ? 
    To begin with you will  only be able to go long on Coinbase, until there is borrow available in the market or until we have sufficient internal inventory to lend out. 
     
    Will I be able to trade Coinbase with a guaranteed stop? 
    No, guaranteed stops will not be available when trading Coinbase. 
     
    Can I buy Coinbase shares in a share dealing account? 
    Yes,  you can buy Coinbase shares in an IG share dealing account. 
     
    Can I buy Coinbase shares on my ISA account? 
    Yes, you can buy Coinbase shares on your IG ISA account 
     
    What will the trading hours be for Coinbase? 
    Coinbase will be available online during the main session (14:30-21:00 UK time) only. You can call in to access the pre- and post-market sessions. 
     
    What are the margin requirements for trades on Coinbase? 
    Margin requirements will be as follows: 
     
    Tier 
    Notional value of the position 
    Deposit factor 
    1 
    0 - £250k 
    25% 
    2 
    £250k - £1m 
    40% 
    3 
    £1m - £1.25m 
    50% 
    4 
    £1.25m + 
    75% 
     
    Will I be able to trade equity options on Coinbase? 
    There are unlikely to be equity options available on Coinbase from the outset, but we will be able to offer them once they begin trading. 
     
    For more information on Coinbase, please follow this link https://www.ig.com/uk/trading-strategies/coinbase-ipo--how-to-buy-and-short-coinbase-shares-210413
  19. CharlotteIG
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 25th May 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.
     

     
                                                                                         
    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
    Special Dividends:

         
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
     
  20. CharlotteIG
    Changes to opening hours from 8 March 
    Between Sunday 8 March and Sunday 29 March, US and Canadian markets will trade one hour earlier than usual in UK time. This is to reflect the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the US on the former date, and British Summer Time (BST) in the UK on the latter.

    Please note the following changes during this period (all times GMT):
    • US & Canadian equities (including equity options) markets will be open between 1.30pm and 8pm. As a result, dividend adjustments to US indices will happen at 8pm.
    • 'All Sessions' shares will be open from 8am to midnight Monday-Thursday, and 8am to 9pm on Fridays
    • FX & cryptocurrency overnight funding will be applied for positions held through 9pm (5pm EDT)
     

    On Fridays
    • FX markets, commodities, 24-hour index markets and the dealing desk will close at 9pm, instead of 10pm

    • New York Cocoa, Sugar and Coffee, and London Sugar all close an hour earlier

    • Any expiring US markets will be settling an hour earlier than usual
    On Saturdays
    • Cryptocurrencies and weekend indices will open at 4am (as normal)
    On Sundays
    • FX markets will open at 9pm

    • All 24-hour index markets will open at 10pm, instead of 11pm

    • Weekend indices will be rolled over at 9.40pm, instead of 10.40pm

    We have tried to make this information as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and is subject to change.
     
  21. CharlotteIG

    Easter Trading Hours Email 1st April - 6th April

    By CharlotteIG,


    Trading hour changes
    You can find changes to trading hours over the Easter period listed below, in UK time. Please make sure that you’re familiar with the changes, as they may affect your trades.  Thursday 1 April European indices close at 10pm (quoted out-of-hours until 14:15 Friday) Friday 2 April European and US commodities closed. 24-hour indices quoted until 14:15*. Forex closes at 10pm. Saturday 3 April Weekend indices and cryptocurrencies open as normal. Sunday 4 April Weekend indices and cryptocurrencies open as normal. Forex opens at 9pm. US and 24-hour indices quoted from 11pm Monday 5 April European equities closed. European 24-hour indices quoted out of hours. US markets open. Tuesday 6 April European markets reopen. *Japan 225, Singapore Blue Chip and China A50 will close later in the evening.

    For more information on our popular markets' trading hours over the coming holiday, see our full list of Easter trading hours.
  22. CharlotteIG

    Dividend Adjustments 18 Jan - 25 Jan

    By CharlotteIG,


    Dividend Adjustments
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 18th Jan 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.



    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
     
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    RTY
    INDT US
    21/01/2021
    Special Div
    199
    RTY
    CVLY US
    25/01/2021
    Special Div
    2
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
  23. CharlotteIG
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 27th April 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.
     

     
    Special Dividends: No special dividend
             
     
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
  24. CharlotteIG
    Expected index adjustments 
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 28th Sep 2020. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.



    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
    Special Dividends
            Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
    AS51
    VEA AU
    10/02/2020
    Special Div
    17.4
    OMX
    TEL2B SS
    01/10/2020
    Special Div
    275
    FBMKLCI
    SIME MK
    02/10/2020
    Special Div
    1
    How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.
     
  25. CharlotteIG
    Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 7th June 2021. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect  your positions, please take a look at the video.
     

    NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative. A dividend adjustment is a 
    cash neutral adjustment on your account.
                                                                                               
    Special Dividends
             
    Index
    Bloomberg Code
    Effective Date
    Summary
    Dividend Amount
     
    HSCEI
    813 HK
    11/06/2021
    Special Div
    20
     
    RTY
    CFFN US
    10/06/2021
    Special Div
    40
     
    RTY
    WSBF US
    10/06/2021
    Special Div
    50
     
    RTY
    CVI US
    11/06/2021
    Special Div
    TBA
     
    RTY
    CWH US
    14/06/2021
    Special Div
    15
     
    SPX
    DVN US
    11/06/2021
    Special Div
    23
     
                                                  How do dividend adjustments work? 
    This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

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