IG S&P 500 Spread & Trading Conditions 2026

IG quotes S&P 500 — the US500 index CFD tracking the S&P 500 — with a standard spread of 0.4 points. 0.4 points places it 3rd out of the 25 brokers we track quoting S&P 500, tighter than the median of 0.5. Spreads are quoted in points.

Fee context from our review: IG offers competitive trading fees with spreads starting from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD. However, 2026 sees some fee increases: overnight funding admin fees rose to 1.5% in Dec 2026. Share dealing is commission-free for active traders (3+ trades/qtr), otherwise £24/qtr custody fee applies.

Across the 25 public brokers we track quoting S&P 500, IG ranks 3 against a median of 0.5, putting it among the tightest we track. Ranked on published standard-account quotes — see our [methodology](/our-methodology/).

When trading S&P 500 at IG:

Minimum deposit: $250 ($0 bank transfer)
Maximum leverage: 1:30 (Retail UK/EU) | 1:200 (Pro)
Commission: $0 (Built into spread for Forex)
Execution: Market Maker (+ DMA routing available)
Platforms: IG Platform, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime, MT4

Spreads shown are indicative of the account types we assess. Raw/ECN accounts generally charge a per-lot commission in exchange for tighter raw spreads, while standard accounts build costs into the spread itself.

The S&P 500 spread is driven by liquidity depth, market volatility, the time of day (London and New York sessions are tightest), and the account model you choose. IG supports MT4 for spread-sensitive execution.