A World-Class Team

IG Markets is proud to be an Official Partner of Sky Pro Cycling for a second year in 2012- bringing together outstanding functionality in online trading with exceptional performance in competitive cycling.

At the heart of Team Sky's winning mentality is a meticulous approach to the sport so that any possible marginal gain can be found and maximised. At IG Markets our success is based around looking after the smaller details that provide a complete trading package for our clients.

Team Sky’s team principal Dave Brailsford says: "The idea of marginal gains is about giving yourself every opportunity to perform to the best of your ability. This is why we are proud to have a company like IG Markets on board with the team as they share our philosophy."

IG Markets: supporting cycling

At IG Markets we want our involvement in cycling to be much more than just a logo on the Team Sky kit. We've have been involved in a number of events in 2011, including sponsorship of three stages at The Tour Down Under - Australia’s premier cycling race.

We also supported The Rapha Mobile Cycle Club - an IG Markets sponsored mobile café, meeting area and retail space which was present at major races all over Europe throughout the season.

In 2012 we will continue to support many cycling initiatives including:

• The Tour of Britain - we will be once again be sponsored the leader's jersey for UK’s biggest cycling race.
• IG Markets Pro Cycling Index - our ranking system for the fans that recognises the world's best cyclists.
• IG Markets London Nocturne - a unique urban cycling event based around Smithfield Market which mixes elite racing and different forms like folding bike and penny farthing racing.
• We are delighted to become Title Partner of Team IG Sigma Sport , which is a significant further investment in British cycling. The line up for 2012 includes a blend of new and returning riders, with two key additions to the team, potential Olympians Steven Burke, who is vying for a place on the GB Team Pursuit line up and Dan Craven who is on course to represent Namibia at London 2012.

To keep up to date with all our plans for the 2012 season and exclusive competitions, please 'like' us on our Facebook page.

Alternatively, you can also sign up to our cycling mailing list to receive exclusive IG Markets and Team Sky cycling news, delivered straight to your inbox.

The World’s No.1 CFD Provider*

IG Markets is the leading provider of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to retail clients around the globe.

What is CFD trading?

CFD trading enables you to take a position on thousands of different financial markets, without physically needing to own the underlying asset. This means you can trade on the value of a share (without owning the stock), or on the price of gold or oil (without purchasing the commodity itself).

We simply quote you a price on a particular market and you trade on whether it will go up or down.

Benefits of CFDs

• Go long or short – you can potentially profit from rising or falling markets.
• Wide access – over 10,000 markets available, including forex, stock indices, shares and commodities, tradable from just one account.
• Trade on margin – you only have to pay a fraction of the full position value up front. Margin rates with IG Markets start at just 5%.
• No stamp duty – you are not making a physical purchase, so there is no stamp duty to pay.

Trade with the market leader

• Low rates – only 0.1% commission on all major shares. Spreads on major indices and forex pairs from just one point/pip.
• 24-hour service – unrestricted access to your account. Customer service and online help portal available 24/7.
• Award-winning platforms – fast, robust and reliable trading technology, including mobile platforms and professional-level charts.
• DMA dealing - Direct Market Access functionality enables you to view market depth and execute orders directly into the stock exchange.

Discover more about CFD trading.

CFDs are a leveraged product and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. CFD trading may not be suitable for everyone, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

* Largest retail CFD provider by revenue (exluding FX), Source: Published financial statements. As as November 2011