Ig Weekend Dow (2024)

FAQs

Does IG trade on weekends? ›

IG is the only Australian provider to offer weekend trading on indices and GBP/USD. We also offer weekend trading on cryptocurrencies, as well as our Crypto 10 Index.

The forex market is available for trading 24 hours a day except on weekends. The forex market is decentralized and driven by local sessions, four in particular: Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York.

Forex. Our Saturday and Sunday markets on GBP/USD, EUR/USD and USD/JPY are separate to their weekday equivalents. This means you can speculate on market developments over the weekend without having to alter an existing weekday position.

IG Group, founded as IG Index (Investors Gold Index), was founded in 1974 by British financier Stuart Wheeler. IG Index was launched as the first spread betting company.

Yes, certain markets like forex, cryptocurrency, commodities, and indices are accessible for trading over the weekends through electronic platforms that operate near 24/7. However, major equity and stock markets still close on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are normally open 24 hours a day, from 11pm on Sunday (9pm for forex) until 10pm on Friday night (UK time). For markets that do not trade 24 hours (for example shares), you can find specific dealing hours in the deal ticket 'market info' tab.

LMAX Global offers Weekend FX trading, enabling market participants to capitalise on FX movements over the course of a weekend, or hedge their FX exposure when there is no underlying market available, without having to wait for the market to open on Sunday Night.

To successfully navigate weekend trading, consider these key points: Understand the market dynamics: Look for patterns: Data shows that certain assets tend to have predictable patterns during weekends. Make sure you've done your homework and are familiar with these trends before diving in.

Holding a forex trade through the weekend presents gap risk as well as large spreads on Friday evening and Sunday evening (eastern time). Traders opting to hold through the weekend should learn how to navigate these potential dangers. Each weekend, forex traders are faced with a decision.

With the markets closed, trading volumes are lower during the weekend, which can lead to wider spreads and limited liquidity. This can make it difficult to execute trades at desired prices and may result in increased slippage.

Does FTMO allow weekend trading? ›

Unlike the FTMO Account, the FTMO Account Swing does not have restrictions for news trading or holding trades over the weekend.

Although the forex market does not completely shut down on weekends, trading activity is significantly reduced. The market remains open for a short period on Saturdays and Sundays, typically from 5:00 PM ET on Friday to around 5:00 PM ET on Sunday.

IG Group is licensed to provide specific financial trading services in Bermuda, the U.K., the U.S., the E.U., Switzerland, Dubai, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

IG reviews: what the experts say

'IG offers the ultimate comprehensive trading package, featuring excellent trading and research tools, industry-leading education, and an extensive range of trade-able markets. A trusted multi-asset broker, IG is publicly traded and regulated across the globe.

IG Markets offers traders a commission-free minimum spread of 0.6 pips, while Forex.com displays a less competitive one at 0.8 pips. The average mark-up is approximately the same and closer to 1.0 pips, making both brokers neither highly competitive nor overly expensive.

The US stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET and closes at 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. It's closed on the weekends. These trading hours—also called a trading session—apply to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq, the 2 main marketplaces where stocks are listed in the US.

Pocket Option, Nadex, FXCM, and IG all offer weekend trading platforms.

Our day trading platform will enable you to trade using two popular derivative products – spread bets and CFDs.

Most stock markets around the world will be open for trading from Monday to Friday, and will be closed on the weekends.