IG.com Trading Platform

IG.com is a leading global brand in the financial derivatives industry, primarily known for providing spread betting, CFD trading, and stockbroking services. Founded by Stuart Wheeler in the 1970s, the brand initially gained prominence under the name Investors Gold (IG Index), offering a way for individuals to trade gold prices in a tax-efficient manner within Britain. Over the decades, it evolved from a specialist financial firm into a major international fintech powerhouse.

The service is developed and maintained primarily in the United Kingdom, where the corporate headquarters are located. As a digital product, its 'manufacturing' refers to the software engineering and financial infrastructure centered in London. The brand is now the flagship of the IG Group, a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 250 Index. This ownership ensures that while the brand operates globally through various local subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, and North America, its ultimate corporate control and strategic direction remain firmly rooted in the British financial sector.