Khadija Saeed

March 21, 2026, 6:40 AM EDT. Despite recent declines in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes, select shares are gaining value. Financial trading companies such as IG Group and CMC Markets benefit from increased market volatility, which drives trading activity. IG Group (LSE: IGG) has reached new all-time highs with a 6% rise over the past month, outperforming the FTSE 100's 6% drop. The stock is valued at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12 and offers a 3.1% dividend yield. CMC Markets (LSE: CMCX), smaller but near its 52-week high, maintains a P/E ratio of 11.5 and a 4.4% yield. Both companies face stiff competition but are positioned for growth through strategic initiatives and partnerships. These dividend-paying shares provide a defensive option amid market turbulence.