Which investment platform? IG
Picking the stocks and funds to fill an investment portfolio is not easy, but it isn’t the only choice facing investors. The platform is part of an investor’s decision-making process. That’s why we’ve launched a series investigating the best platform to use to make your money go further. First up: IG.
A perk of using a platform which is listed in London is that company financial results can add insight into the consumer experience – London-listed IG (LON: IGG) can be assessed from the view of both an investor and a customer. Financial results show that IG’s focus is still rooted in its heritage as a provider of leveraged investment options, including spread betting and contracts for difference (CFDs). These allow investors to use a loan to buy a stake in a company which is larger than the amount of capital they have free to invest. IG charges commission on the loan it provides…