IG buy shares

star125

Hi. Following the offer posted on the newsletter I opened a stocks & shares ISA with £200 yesterday. I have gone back on & cannot work out how to buy. I can’t find the open platform option at states on Martin’s instructions . I got the app but still can’t work it out. Anyone help?

Newbie_John

in the app, select markets from the menu at the bottom, then click on magnifying glass - type your share name - let's say UKW and you are presented with two buttons "buy" and "sell"

star125

thank you, that helps.
I can now get that far but can’t manage to buy anything - is that because I can’t buy UK shares in the evening? I tried to buy something but it said I can’t buy US.
This is a whole new world to me! Just want to make sure I qualify for the £200!

Newbie_John

probably, try tomorrow morning after 8am

i understand there's no need to spend full £200 - you can just buy 1 share of Sainsbury and forget till July

star125

that’s my plan!
appreciate your help - thank you

FrugaiMacDugal

Beware, if already used your £20k ISA allowance this year.