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IG Unveils New AI Index For Traders

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Updated
Mar 7, 2026

IG has introduced the BITA Artificial Intelligence US Giants Index (BAIGUI), a benchmark tracking leading US companies in the AI sector.

The index offers traders exposure to firms driving AI innovation, from microprocessor development to machine learning.

Key Takeaways

  • AI Sector Exposure – The BITA AI Index includes 25 AI-focused firms like Nvidia, Palantir, and Datadog.
  • Trading Options – Clients can trade the AI Index via CFDs or spread betting with a minimum deal size of 0.50 and a 10% margin.
  • Market Dynamics – AI trading carries significant risks due to volatility, making risk management essential.

How To Trade AI Markets With IG

Traders can speculate on AI market movements without owning underlying assets. IG offers AI trading through:

  • CFDs and Spread Bets – Allows for long or short positions on AI stocks and indices.
  • AI ETFs – A diversified way to invest in multiple AI-driven companies.

To trade the latest AI Index, select ‘Indices’ in your IG workspace, then search for ‘AI Index’.

Alongside pulling up the chart and deal parameters, you can also see client sentiment (the percentage of clients long/short on the index).

AI Index chart on IG's trading platform
AI Index on IG’s web platform

About IG

IG is a globally recognized trading platform offering over 17,000 instruments spanning CFDs, forex, stocks, indices, and more.

It secured DayTrading.com’s ‘Safest Broker’ position with regulation from ‘green tier’ authorities such as the FCA (UK) and ASIC (Australia) and a listing on the London Stock Exchange demonstrating financial transparency.

New traders can open an IG account with no minimum deposit.

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Founded in 1974, IG is part of IG Group Holdings Plc, a publicly traded (LSE: IGG) brokerage. The brand-US offers spread betting, CFD and forex trading across an almost unrivalled selection of 17,000+ markets, with a range of user-friendly platforms and investing apps. For 50 years, IG has maintained its position as an industry leader, excelling in all key areas for traders.
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