IG Group Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based financial services company that provides online trading and investment services. Founded in 1974 as IG Index, the company initially pioneered financial spread betting and has since expanded into a broader multi-asset trading platform.
Through its IG brand, the company offers access to contracts for difference, spread betting, share dealing, exchange-traded funds, options, futures and other financial instruments, subject to local regulations. Its platforms are designed for individual traders and investors and include market analysis, charting tools, educational resources and risk-management features.
IG Group also operates the tastytrade brand, which provides online brokerage and trading services, particularly for self-directed investors interested in options, stocks, futures and cryptocurrency-related products. The group serves customers across the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Japan, Singapore and the United States, with products and availability varying by jurisdiction.
IG Group is headquartered in London and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company’s operations are conducted through regulated entities in the markets where it operates, reflecting the different rules governing leveraged trading, derivatives and investment services.
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