Publicly
listed retail trading company IG (LSE: IGG) has temporarily suspended fees for
guaranteed stop losses on spread betting accounts through the end of April, as
market turbulence triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements continues
to rattle financial markets.
At the same
time, the broker’s shares are rising by more than 2% during Tuesday’s session,
testing their highest levels since February and joining the upward trend seen
today among most European companies linked to the CFD sector.
IG Offers Free Guaranteed
Stop Losses Amid Trump Tariff Volatility
The move
aims to help traders navigate unpredictable market conditions by providing
cost-free access to risk management tools that prevent slippage – the often
costly gap between intended and actual execution prices during rapid market
movements.
“We
know how challenging volatile markets can be for traders and investors, and the
last week or so has been a rollercoaster,” said Michael Healy, UK Managing
Director at IG UK.
Guaranteed
stop losses allow traders to exit positions at predetermined price points
regardless of market conditions, providing certainty during volatile periods.
Under normal circumstances, IG charges a premium for this protection.
The fee
waiver applies only to spread betting accounts and not to other trading
products offered by the company. The decision comes as financial markets
experience significant swings following the announcement of new tariff
policies.
“By
waiving the cost of guaranteed stops, we’re giving our clients a powerful risk
management tool at no extra cost, so they can navigate the current environment
with more control,” Healy added.
The
temporary policy will remain in effect until April 30, 2025.
Broker Stocks, Including
IG, Move Higher
IG Group’s
latest announcement coincides with a 2.13% jump in the broker’s share price on
Tuesday, reaching 1,003 pence—a level last seen in early February. It remains
unclear whether the rally is a reaction to a time-limited promotion or part of
a broader trend among London- and Europe-listed brokers.
Shares of
CMC Markets are also climbing, gaining 1.8% to test 231.5 pence, marking their
highest point this year. Meanwhile, Plus500 is approaching all-time highs,
rising 2.05% to 2,994 pence. As previously reported by FinanceMagnates.com,
Polish
broker XTB also hit a new record, gaining over 4% and testing 78.74 PLN. In
XTB’s case, the rise was further supported by the announcement of a share
buyback program worth 10 million PLN.
Trump, Tariffs and Volatility
Market
volatility has increased substantially in recent days as traders and investors
attempt to assess the potential economic impact of
the tariff measures. Such uncertainty often leads to rapid price movements
across multiple asset classes, creating challenges for risk management.
We’ve
already seen clear examples of this on the stock market in recent weeks. For
instance, Tesla
recorded its steepest declines since 2020, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100
dropped to its lowest levels since
early 2024. Meanwhile, Wall Street’s volatility index, the VIX—often
referred to as the “fear index”—climbed to its highest levels since last
summer.
IG Group, a
FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, provides access to approximately
19,000 financial markets worldwide through its online trading platforms. The
company has positioned the fee waiver as part of its commitment to supporting
clients during periods of heightened market stress.
Publicly
listed retail trading company IG (LSE: IGG) has temporarily suspended fees for
guaranteed stop losses on spread betting accounts through the end of April, as
market turbulence triggered by President Trump’s tariff announcements continues
to rattle financial markets.
At the same
time, the broker’s shares are rising by more than 2% during Tuesday’s session,
testing their highest levels since February and joining the upward trend seen
today among most European companies linked to the CFD sector.
IG Offers Free Guaranteed
Stop Losses Amid Trump Tariff Volatility
The move
aims to help traders navigate unpredictable market conditions by providing
cost-free access to risk management tools that prevent slippage – the often
costly gap between intended and actual execution prices during rapid market
movements.
“We
know how challenging volatile markets can be for traders and investors, and the
last week or so has been a rollercoaster,” said Michael Healy, UK Managing
Director at IG UK.
Guaranteed
stop losses allow traders to exit positions at predetermined price points
regardless of market conditions, providing certainty during volatile periods.
Under normal circumstances, IG charges a premium for this protection.
The fee
waiver applies only to spread betting accounts and not to other trading
products offered by the company. The decision comes as financial markets
experience significant swings following the announcement of new tariff
policies.
“By
waiving the cost of guaranteed stops, we’re giving our clients a powerful risk
management tool at no extra cost, so they can navigate the current environment
with more control,” Healy added.
The
temporary policy will remain in effect until April 30, 2025.
Broker Stocks, Including
IG, Move Higher
IG Group’s
latest announcement coincides with a 2.13% jump in the broker’s share price on
Tuesday, reaching 1,003 pence—a level last seen in early February. It remains
unclear whether the rally is a reaction to a time-limited promotion or part of
a broader trend among London- and Europe-listed brokers.
Shares of
CMC Markets are also climbing, gaining 1.8% to test 231.5 pence, marking their
highest point this year. Meanwhile, Plus500 is approaching all-time highs,
rising 2.05% to 2,994 pence. As previously reported by FinanceMagnates.com,
Polish
broker XTB also hit a new record, gaining over 4% and testing 78.74 PLN. In
XTB’s case, the rise was further supported by the announcement of a share
buyback program worth 10 million PLN.
Trump, Tariffs and Volatility
Market
volatility has increased substantially in recent days as traders and investors
attempt to assess the potential economic impact of
the tariff measures. Such uncertainty often leads to rapid price movements
across multiple asset classes, creating challenges for risk management.
We’ve
already seen clear examples of this on the stock market in recent weeks. For
instance, Tesla
recorded its steepest declines since 2020, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100
dropped to its lowest levels since
early 2024. Meanwhile, Wall Street’s volatility index, the VIX—often
referred to as the “fear index”—climbed to its highest levels since last
summer.
IG Group, a
FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, provides access to approximately
19,000 financial markets worldwide through its online trading platforms. The
company has positioned the fee waiver as part of its commitment to supporting
clients during periods of heightened market stress.
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.
