Why City Index

Why trade CFDs with City Index? 

Whether you’re looking to increase your market exposure or hedge your investment portfolio, we give you the equipment you need - tools, data, insight and support. All City Index clients have access to dedicated dealers and support staff, and outlook and opinion from respected market analysts and experts.

One of the first CFD companies to establish in the UK in 1983, City Index has grown to become a respected leader in CFD trading solutions. The Intercapital Private Group (IPGL) - a major shareholder of ICAP, the world’s largest derivatives broker and a FTSE 100 company, owns us.  

We’re intent on putting a human face on trading. Our focus is customer service and our carefully handpicked team are the best staff to service your trading needs. This includes the expert City Index dealing team who deliver market insights and trading strategies direct to your email inbox.

The simplicity of our custom-built platform will surprise you. Easy to navigate, it lets you focus on trading rather than technology. Trade, place orders, open charts, and view market and product information all from one clear workspace. We don’t charge you to use our trading platform, however the standard ASX data feed fee of $41.50 per month does apply.  

City Index believes in transparent pricing. You will always know where our price is relative to the underlying market with our spreads directly reflecting the market. On occasion during after hours trading our spreads can be tighter than the underlying market.  

Trading is about profit and trading costs impact your profit. With City Index you get the lowest financing margin in the market at +/-2% and an uncomplicated commission structure. Trade all non-share CFDs commission free. A stop loss placed at the time of your order can also deliver the lowest margins in the market, eg the 10% margin for BHP share CFDs reduces to 3%.