Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Risk Disclosure Notice and Terms & Conditions

Please log into your HL Markets account to trade CFDs or place Spread Bets.

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We're not accepting new applications for HL Markets accounts at the moment. If you have any questions, please contact us on 0117 988 9915.

If you have opened an account and you wish to review any of the important information documents, you can find them below.

CFDs

Spread betting

Both CFDs and Spread betting

Trading US shares on a CFD or Spread Betting account

If you wish to trade US shares in a CFD or Spread Betting account you will need to complete and return a W-8BEN form. This is required by the IRS in order for you to receive any dividend payment for a US stock. Corporate clients should complete a W-8BEN-E form. US citizens should complete a W-9.

Once completed, please return the appropriate form to the following address:

IG in association with Hargreaves Lansdown
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London
EC4R 2YA



Spread Bets and CFDs are leveraged products. Spread Betting and CFD trading typically require the deposit of a small percentage of the total trade value, profits & losses can quickly exceed your deposits requiring you to make further payments. Ensure that you understand the risks as these products are not suitable for everyone, if you are in doubt seek personal advice. This website does not constitute investment advice. You can find details of these charges for particular Markets within the relevant Market Information tab, which is located on the Trading Platform next to each Market or by calling us on 0117 988 9915. Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA Register number 115248.  

IG is a trading name of IG Markets Limited and IG Index Limited. CFDs provided by IG Markets Limited, spread betting provided by IG Index Limited. Both IG Markets Limited (register number 195355) and IG Index Limited (register number 114059) are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Please ensure you have read the CFD Key Information Document and Spread Betting Key Information Document to better understand the nature, risks and costs of CFD and Spread Betting products, as well as your potential gains and losses when using them before deciding to invest.