IG Group Holdings plc posted its scheduled trading update for the three months ended November, showing growth across key segments, driven by CFD, stock, and retail trading. Net trading revenue reached £271 million, up nearly 30% on the previous year. The United States remained the fastest-growing market, with tastytrade generating over $65 million.

Customer activity surged, with first trades rising 64% and active accounts increasing 8% year-on-year. CEO Breon Corcoran noted that “strategic initiatives were translating into revenue growth and accelerating client acquisition Acquisition Acquisition means acquiring or taking possession or the securing of property, services, or abilities. To put it simply, it is the act or process of acquiring or gaining. You can acquire a work of art, you can acquire an ability such as speaking another language, you can acquire a business or shares in a company and you can acquire an accountant's service. For example, you can acquire a new car. In a broad sense, Acquisition can mean the act of taking ownership or possession of something. There Acquisition means acquiring or taking possession or the securing of property, services, or abilities. To put it simply, it is the act or process of acquiring or gaining. You can acquire a work of art, you can acquire an ability such as speaking another language, you can acquire a business or shares in a company and you can acquire an accountant's service. For example, you can acquire a new car. In a broad sense, Acquisition can mean the act of taking ownership or possession of something. There Read this Term.”

UK, APAC Markets Drive IG Growth

Stock trading and investments revenue also climbed, supported by IG’s zero-commission UK proposition, now expanded to Ireland, Singapore, and France. UK and Ireland share dealing volumes nearly doubled year-on-year, with overseas trades accounting for over 40% of activity.

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IG’s crypto expansion gained momentum after securing FCA and MiCA licences, paving the way for 2026 growth across APAC, the Middle East, and Europe. Meanwhile, Freetrade, acquired earlier this year, continued strong performance, with assets under administration reaching £3.3 billion and total revenue up 31% on the prior year.

Daily Tesla Options, UK Cashback Promotion

Alongside its trading update, IG has introduced new retail initiatives. The firm launched a 5% cashback promotion for UK residents opening their first ISA, SIPP, or General Investment Account before the end of December 2025, aimed at supporting new investors or those switching platforms.

In addition, IG rolled out daily options on Tesla shares, offering same-day expiry contracts. While focused on a US-listed stock, the product complements IG’s “Save Our Stock Market” initiative, which promotes retail investment in UK-listed companies and supports greater participation in financial markets.

IG Sells Small Exchange to Kraken

Recently, IG completed the sale of Small Exchange to Kraken for $100 million, exiting its U.S. derivatives venture. The transaction, which includes $32.5 million in cash and $67.5 million in Payward stock, generated a post-tax profit of £73.3 million for IG and increased the firm’s regulatory capital resources by £22.7 million, excluding the equity portion.