At IG, I have created interactive calculators to explain trading concepts and promote transparency in risks and trading costs. Some of these calculators were self-initiated projects done for my own learning but had the pleasant surprise of their usefulness for our users as well as our internal teams.
Type 1: Explainers
These are for helping users understand
- How much can I make?
- How much am I risking?
- Whats the difference between Share dealing vs cFD…?
Type 2: Calculations
Shortcuts for clients to quickly workout something
- What will my profit / loss be with X market moves by Y?
- What’s the margin requirement for 3 contracts of X market?
- What’s the overnight funding fee for X market for Z days?
These prototypes were built using either HTML/JS, or Axure for maximum control.
How does CFD work, a POC calculator
Forex trading P&L (Clickable prototype)