Thematic basket trading
Opportunity changes with the times. Trade the future with thematic basket trading – including electric vehicles, robotics and AI – with the world’s No.1 trading provider.1
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Why trade in themes with us?
Access thousands of thematic ETFs, smart beta ETFs and baskets of our custom indices
Trade thematic ETFs from just 1 point
Trade on our award-winning platform1
Trade the future with themes like electric vehicles, AI and robotics
Gain exposure to bespoke indices like our inflation, FAANG and cannabis indexes
We’re here 24 hours a day, except from 6am to 4pm on Saturday (UTC+8)
Discover our thematic and basket trading markets
- ESG
- Cannabis
- AI
- Electric vehicles
- 5G
- Robotics
- Clean energy
- Water
- US tech
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
What is thematic basket trading?
Basket trading means taking a position on a group of stocks simultaneously – for example a theme – which are all grouped together into one index, ETF or ‘basket’.
Ways to trade in thematics
Open an account to get started in trading thematics and baskets
Open an account to get started in trading thematics and baskets
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000* global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
Trade themes and baskets on the world’s best platform1
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
Take control of your thematic and basket positions with our clean deal ticket, clear price charts and in-platform news and analysis.
Trade thematic and basket opportunities wherever you are, and receive trading alerts and signals on the go through email, SMS or push notifications.
Trading in thematics and baskets: the pros and cons
| CFDs | |
| Main benefits | Low spread on thematic ETFs, unique indices and sectors to trade on. Offset losses against profits for tax purposes2 |
| Risks | Trades are leveraged so losses will be magnified if the market moves against you. Traders can set automatic stops and guaranteed stop losses to control risk, but if these aren’t used, you could lose more than the initial deposit. Also, you’ll never lose more than your account balance. |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Markets | Over 17,000 markets including shares, ETFs, indices |
| Commission | From as little as $15 for UK-listed ETFs and shares |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms |
| Learn more |
Costs and charges
Trading costs will include your margin and commission when trading share CFDs.
- CFD trading costs
| Margin | Spread and commission |
| Minimum margin requirement of 10% for share CFDs, 5% on indices and forex, and from 0.5% on spot commodities like gold | Commission from $15 for UK-listed shares and ETFs, spreads from 1 point on indices, plus trade ETF CFDs for similar spreads |
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Discover the world’s best trading platform, our award-winning mobile app1 and various third-party solutions
1 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022.
2 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdictions.
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