Spread Bet | IG Index | Forex | Bet Details

The following notes apply to all of the preceding Forex tables, wherever the corresponding letter is found. This will usually be in the column heading to which it applies.

a. Normal dealing hours are from 21.00 London time on Sunday until 22.00 London time on Friday.

b. Spreads are subject to variation, especially in volatile market conditions. Spreads are aligned with the underlying market, moving between fixed minimum and maximum levels.

c. On Controlled Risk bets the Controlled Risk premium is charged on the opening price. It is either added to the offer price or subtracted from the bid price on opening. Controlled Risk bets close at the normal IG Index closing price.

d. On certain markets, different deposit rates apply depending on the type of account you hold. Where there are two deposit factors listed, the lower figure applies to the Plus Account and the higher figure to the Select Account. Please note that Tiered Deposits apply; this means that higher deposits may be required for large positions. Please see our Tiered Deposits page for details.

e. Spreads are subject to variation, especially in volatile market conditions.

f. For Controlled Risk bets on all currencies the Controlled Risk premium is charged on the opening price. It is either added to the offer price or subtracted from the bid price on opening. Controlled Risk bets close at the normal IG Index closing price.

g. When Forward forex bets are rolled over, the initial bet will be closed at the middle of our price for the contract month plus or minus half the normal IG Index spread, and the new bet will be opened at the mid-price of our current quote for the next contract month. If you have a Controlled Risk bet on Forward forex, the initial bet will be closed at the middle of our price for the contract month plus or minus half the normal IG Index spread, and the new bet will be opened at the mid-price of our current quote for the next contract month plus or minus the Controlled Risk Premium.

h. In most other conditions, our typical spread applies. If spreads in the underlying market move beyond 1.5 times our own spread, we match this movement pip for pip – but only up to three times our typical spread.