CharlotteIG

Thank you. This is a suggestion I've put forward and will hopefully get added in the near future.

Thanks for your post. If this is the UK refer a friend scheme your friend had to sign up using the link, fund a leveraged account and trade on it once. The refer a friend scheme is looked at once a week so if you qualify you should be credited on a Wednesday/Thursday. If you don't get your credit by Thursday I would advise emailing us so we can check this for you. All the best

Full article here

Hey @Jay3ast, thanks for your post. With the live accounts you can call/ email our team and they will change the base currency for you. In the get info section you get given your margin. If its 20% margin it's 5:1 leverage. The leverage is fixed and can't be changed. Place deal is opening a position at the price you see on the deal ticket. An order is placing an order to open at a certain price. So if the market price is at $100 and you only want to buy if it goes down to $90 then you can place an order to open.

Hey @jrmatinee, If this is on a share dealing account you can open shares at a different price however if you want to buy at a higher price (worse than the current market value) that would be stop order type to open. If you set it to a limit order it would buy at the market price. Just note, with the stop order it gives us instructions to buy at $110 or higher. Once you have the position open, you can set a limit order higher than the market price and it will only sell your shares at that price or higher. If you set a stop order below the market price (at $90) if the market falls to that price it will sell at $90 or less (the next available price). You can't set both a limit and stop order to close on the same shares. What some people do it set a stop order (as the stop) then set a price alert at their desired take profit price. All the best.

Thanks for your post. There's lots of reasons this could happen it's best to reach out to us. I will get someone to send you an email. The main reason this could happen is if you've changed your address multiple times or your addressed don't match documentation you've sent in. The way to resolve this is to send ID, utility bill and bank statement. All the best.

Thanks for your post. You can find the options on the list on the left side of the platform. With equity options you have to call us to deal.

Thanks for your post. You're correct we say 24/7 but it's 8am Saturday to 10pm Friday. I will speak to our marketing team about how we advertise our trading hours. All the best

Thanks for your post. Paypal withdrawals should reach you within 24 hours. If this still hasn't reached you please reach out to helpdesk.uk@ig.com. All the best.

If this is a retail account the prices are not correct. I will get this sorted for you. All the best

1. Download MetaTrader 4 from http://www.ig.com/content/dam/publicsites/igcom/mt4/ig4setup.exe 2. Once downloaded, launch the setup file 3. The installation will start with an introduction to MT4, click ‘Next’ to proceed 4. Review the terms and conditions, and click ‘Next’ if you agree to these 5. Choose the directory on your PC to install MT4 to. From here you can also choose to add a desktop icon and to launch MT4 once the installation is complete. Once satisfied, click Next 6. MT4 will now start installing 7. Once complete the platform will open automatically. You can also launch MT4 from your desktop, or via the Start menu.

Hey @Tonia, To add another MT4 account on our server you would need to launch MT4. Once launched go to File -> Open an account. In this window click on IG-Live and click next. In this window click new demo account. Let me know if I can help with anything else.

How do US elections impact the stock market? What to look out for in this article: US election cycles: how long do US elections last? How do US elections impact the stock market? Markets prefer re-electing a president than choosing a new one How to prepare for the 2020 US election How to trade the 2020 US election How have past US elections impacted the stock market? ( this is an interesting one to look at) Check out the full article here and let me know what you think: https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/how-do-us-elections-impact-the-stock-market--200324

US jobs report preview: will NFP follow ADP rise? The September US jobs report released on Friday provides traders with a fresh opportunity to scrutinise the economic recovery after months of improvements that have followed the first quarter (Q1) economic collapse. Coming at a time when we have seen a resurgence for the dollar, the jobs report will be released at 1.30pm on Friday 2 October. Tune in to IGTV live announcement and analysis this Friday at 1.25pm UK time on the IG platform. Will improved ADP helps lift sentiment The September Automatic Data Processing (ADP) payrolls figure released today has seen another month of improvement, with a figure of 749,000 representing the highest amount of job creation in three months. That rise can be specifically attributed to small and medium sized businesses, with hiring at large firms remaining largely steady. Unfortunately, markets are expecting the headline non-farm payrolls figure to move in the opposite direction, with a reading around 900,000 expected after last months 1.37 million figure seen last month. With the monthly jobs created moving lower, there is a fear that we could soon see that path of economic improvement take a negative turn. As things stand, that steady improvement seen over recent months remains on track, with the four-month decline in continuing claims pointing towards further reductions in the unemployment rate. Market forecasts point towards a reduction in the headline unemployment rate from 8.4% to 8.2%. However, one potential warning sign looks like it could come from the U6 unemployment rate, which also includes both workers who are no longer looking for employment, and part-time workers looking for a full-time job. With more comprehensive measure expected to rise to 15.4% from 14.2%, this month could see the first cracks appear in the recovery. Dollar index technical analysis Looking at the dollar index, we have seen the greenback drift lower following a bullish breakout last week. The wider downtrend remains intact, yet we have seen a clear bottoming out over the course of August and September. The rise through 93.64 brought about a bullish signal, with the weakness we have seen since Friday's peak providing a potential buying opportunity. As such, further upside looks likely before long, with a drop below 92.75 negating that bullish outlook. Until then, a bullish turn looks like for the dollar. Source: ProRealTime By Joshua Mahony 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.

Thanks for your post. If you wish to close your account please email us with instructions to close as well as your name, date of birth and registered address. All the best

Very good point @dmedin My apologies @Machintosh

Hey, I've reached out to your account manager who will be contacting you soon regarding your account set up. All the best.

Hey Vinny, Unfortunately we cannot disclose the earnings, savings or experience requirements to traders as that may sway the amounts they put down on the sign up form. Apologies for the inconvenience but this is something we cannot tell clients. All the best

Thanks for your post. If you want to have control of the trades on the account you can have Power of attorney which means you can login with your details and manage your wifes account but you will not have access to deposits/ withdrawals. https://www.ig.com/uk/joint-account-and-power-of-attorney If you want a joint account with your wife you can set up one up. If one already has positions you can merge them. The best thing to do would be to give us a call so someone can run you through the best options for you. All the best

Thanks for your post. Your you may not be able to login due to account inactivity or the maximum incorrect logins have been exceeded. Please reach out to us via email so we can check this for you. All the best

I can see your account is now open but if you have any more questions please let me know by quoting me All the best

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.

You can keep up with the IPOs here: https://www.ig.com/uk/shares/ipos/upcoming-ipos

US presidential election: what does it mean for markets? United States presidential election United States Donald Trump Joe Biden Brexit 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum Election a key moment for markets The US presidential election is one of the most closely watched events in the calendar. Although it only occurs every four years, most of the preceding year is taken up with choosing candidates and deciding policy platforms, while the immediate aftermath is always a period of interest as pundits speculate about what the new (or not so new) occupant of the most important office in the world will do. This time around, the election takes place in a febrile atmosphere. US politics were already sharply divided at the beginning of 2020, as US President Donald Trump’s ‘Keep America Great’ approach contrasted with Joe Biden’s more conventional policy platform, as the former vice president campaigned in a vein similar to that of his predecessors. But the Covid-19 pandemic provided another, entirely unexpected, element to contend with. Global pandemic transforms the race The economic shock and market dislocation prompted by the pandemic upended expectations for the election. Donald Trump’s most powerful card, the economy, suddenly suffered a severe blow, and only quick Federal Reserve (Fed) and government fiscal stimulus helped to stave off disaster. While a recovery is arguably under way, there is still a long way to go, and more government support will be needed. Whoever wins the election will need to embark on more support programmes for workers and affected industries, in a bid to steer the US economy through to a safe harbour when a vaccine is introduced. From a relatively tight race earlier in the year, Joe Biden has managed to establish a noticeable lead over the incumbent, Donald Trump. Despite some recovery in his polling, Mr Trump continues to trail his opponent, with a bigger mountain to climb in terms of winning sufficient votes in the Electoral College. It is still not certain who will win, but Mr Biden appears to be doing better in key battleground states compared to Hilary Clinton in 2016. Will this be a re-run of 2016? The last presidential election was one of the most surprising in recent memory. Coming in a year that saw an oil price slump and then the Brexit referendum, the victory of Donald Trump over a Democrat opponent that had seemed a dead cert to win came as a shock to global markets. On the night of the result, markets saw substantial volatility, with Dow futures and the dollar index both dropping sharply in the wake of the news that Donald Trump was victorious. Markets and investors had been caught napping by the result, in a similar way to the Brexit referendum. But contrary to expectations, the election of Mr Trump did not provoke a new bear market in stocks. Indeed, the reverse was true. Investors piled back into US equities, sending them to record highs, a fact trumpeted at repeated intervals by the administration. This time around, investors are more prepared, at least psychologically, for volatility. Arguably, Mr Biden would represent a return to the Obama years, with a greater focus on social welfare and potentially higher taxes, in order to help pay for the recovery programmes that are badly needed. In this sense he may be considered the ‘main street’ candidate. Conversely, Mr Trump is still seen as the business choice, representing reduced regulation and tax cuts designed to spur the US economy forward. International outlook key A Biden win would likely see a more conciliatory approach towards America’s foreign partners and opponents. Mr Trump was keen to use American economic leverage to extract concessions from trading partners, regardless of how close these were to the US in strategic terms. Of course, there was the trade war with China, which rumbles on despite expectations of a deal, and a second Trump term would likely see the president push forward with a more combative approach with regard to trading partners like China, the European Union (EU), Canada and Mexico. By contrast, Mr Biden would likely seek accommodation, aiming to rebuild relationships in order to provide a more congenial outlook for a global economic recovery. Businesses and markets may ultimately prefer a Democratic administration that repairs the global free trade outlook and thus provides a boost for the US economy. What about Brexit? As the UK looks to exit its Brexit transition period at the end of the year, the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be key. Trump is a fan of Brexit, a fact exploited by Boris Johnson and in some ways bemoaned by Theresa May. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has already signalled that the UK must look to preserve peace in Northern Ireland as a prerequisite for any US deal. While London might hope in some ways for a Trump win, the current president is not shy about strong-arming allies into deals favourable to the US. A trade deal could be more likely under a Republican administration, but if the Democrats do well in Congress a deal may struggle to make much headway. Market impact US elections always produce much heat, but little light, around the key question of ‘what markets will do’. In a sense, the person who occupies the Oval Office probably only has a marginal impact on overall market direction, a fact that the current incumbent would probably disagree with in his usual vehement fashion. We can be certain about one thing – a Republican win would mean more market tweets, while Mr Biden might be tempted to take a calmer course, keeping his views to himself. Much was made of the ‘Trump bounce’ in stocks following the election. Perhaps it contained a grain of truth. But overall what we saw was a US rally built on strong fundamentals, and inflows into key sectors that had been unpopular for the months preceding the election. Compared to a UK besieged by Brexit and a eurozone with sluggish growth, the US economy was going strongly, and investors could not resist the prospect of higher returns from this economy. This time around, perhaps, the picture is less clear. The US has, in some ways, fumbled its response to Covid-19, and the impending vote has essentially torpedoed any chance of a big new fiscal response to support the economy. But the UK, Europe and Asia are also suffering. The US has the potential to grow, and do so strongly, supported by an activist Fed and by the prospect of government stimulus regardless of who wins the election. Be prepared I round off with my usual comment – whatever happens, investors and traders need to be prepared. Have a plan in place, using stop losses and defined risk levels. If the lead up to the election, or the night itself, or the weeks afterwards, are volatile, then remember to either widen out stops and reduce position sizes, or step aside entirely to allow things to settle down. 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride already. The prospect of a tightly contested election, one that may lead to an uncertain result that is fought out in the courts in a manner reminiscent of, but worse than, 2000, may make markets more volatile for longer. Make sure you have a plan, and that you follow it. This is going to be an exciting time, but a volatile one. We also have a Podcast with our own Jeremy Naylor along with Michael Gayed, The Lead-Lag Report, and Jonathan Wood, Control Risks. Listen to the podcast my clicking here. How to trade the US Presidential election Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst Photo by Bloomberg.

Ben We weren't going to reveal this yet but yes IG and TradingView are going to be having a much deeper relationship and we look forward to IG being a broker you can trade with on TradingView Unfortunately we don't have a roll out date but are looking forward to making it available. All the best