Publicly listed retail trading company IG (LSE: IGG) has temporarily suspended fees for guaranteed stop losses on spread betting accounts through the end of April, as market turbulence triggered by President Trump's tariff announcements continues to rattle financial markets.

At the same time, the broker’s shares are rising by more than 2% during Tuesday’s session, testing their highest levels since February and joining the upward trend seen today among most European companies linked to the CFD sector.

IG Offers Free Guaranteed Stop Losses Amid Trump Tariff Volatility

The move aims to help traders navigate unpredictable market conditions by providing cost-free access to risk management tools that prevent slippage—the often costly gap between intended and actual execution prices during rapid market movements.

“We know how challenging volatile markets can be for traders and investors, and the last week or so has been a rollercoaster,” said Michael Healy, UK Managing Director at IG UK.

Guaranteed stop losses allow traders to exit positions at predetermined price points regardless of market conditions, providing certainty during volatile periods. Under normal circumstances, IG charges a premium for this protection.

The fee waiver applies only to spread betting accounts and not to other trading products offered by the company. The decision comes as financial markets experience significant swings following the announcement of new tariff policies.

“By waiving the cost of guaranteed stops, we're giving our clients a powerful risk management tool at no extra cost, so they can navigate the current environment with more control,” Healy added.

The temporary policy will remain in effect until April 30, 2025.

Broker Stocks, Including IG, Move Higher

IG Group’s latest announcement coincides with a 2.13% jump in the broker’s share price on Tuesday, reaching 1,003 pence—a level last seen in early February. It remains unclear whether the rally is a reaction to a time-limited promotion or part of a broader trend among London- and Europe-listed brokers.

Shares of CMC Markets are also climbing, gaining 1.8% to test 231.5 pence, marking their highest point this year. Meanwhile, Plus500 is approaching all-time highs, rising 2.05% to 2,994 pence. As previously reported by FinanceMagnates.com, Polish broker XTB also hit a new record, gaining over 4% and testing 78.74 PLN. In XTB’s case, the rise was further supported by the announcement of a share buyback program worth 10 million PLN.

Trump, Tariffs and Volatility

Market volatility has increased substantially in recent days as traders and investors attempt to assess the potential economic impact of the tariff measures. Such uncertainty often leads to rapid price movements across multiple asset classes, creating challenges for risk management.

We’ve already seen clear examples of this on the stock market in recent weeks. For instance, Tesla recorded its steepest declines since 2020, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped to its lowest levels since early 2024. Meanwhile, Wall Street’s volatility index, the VIX—often referred to as the “fear index”—climbed to its highest levels since last summer.

IG Group, an FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, provides access to approximately 19,000 financial markets worldwide through its online trading platforms. The company has positioned the fee waiver as part of its commitment to supporting clients during periods of heightened market stress.