Options trading
If you see opportunity in volatility, trade our flexible online options. Speculate on a range of assets, and get the expertise and support of the world’s No.1 CFD provider.1
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.
Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430
What is options trading?
Options trading is the act of buying and selling options. These are contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a set price, if it moves beyond that price within a set timeframe.
With us, you’ll trade options using CFDs.
Why trade options with us?
Find an option to suit you
Trade major indices, shares and FX with daily or weekly, monthly and quarterly options.
Pay zero spread on expiry
Buy and sell options with no closing spread when you hold them until their fixed expiry date
Discover new opportunities
Develop options trading strategies using a variety of options
Trade on volatility itself
Take a position on rising, falling and even flat markets all over the world
Ways to trade options with us
Trade options using CFDs on our award-winning trading platform.2
| CFDs | |
| Main features | CFDs are the buying and selling of contracts for difference. They are leveraged, meaning you put down a deposit to gain exposure to a position, with profit and loss calculated on the full position size. |
| Risks | Buying call or put options, your risk is always limited to the margin you paid to open the position. However, when selling call or put options your risk is potentially unlimited. |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Traded in | Contracts |
| Tax | Tax-deductible losses are useful for hedging3 |
| Tax status | No stamp duty. In some countries, losses can be offset as a tax deduction3 |
| Commission | Commission-free (except on shares) |
| Platforms | Web and mobile platforms |
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What are options?
Options are contracts that give you the right – but not the obligation – to buy or sell an underlying asset before a certain expiry date. You can use them to speculate on the price of a financial market, and in some cases its volatility too.
What are options?
Options are contracts that give you the right – but not the obligation – to buy or sell an underlying asset before a certain expiry date. You can use them to speculate on the price of a financial market, and in some cases its volatility too.
How do I trade options?
- Discover how options work
- Learn the differences between buying options and selling them
- Choose a trading strategy
- Create an account
- Open your first position
Benefits of trading options
Choose the option to suit you from our daily, or weekly, monthly and quarterly timeframes.
Daily options
For a low-cost, highly-leveraged way to trade intraday.
Lower spreads
Trade daily options with reduced spreads – the same as on regular spot markets
Flexible leverage
Get the leverage you want by choosing your strike and trade size
Limited risk
Cap your maximum risk when you buy daily options – you’ll never lose more than the margin you pay to open
Greater freedom
Hold daily options positions even if the market moves against you, knowing that your risk is limited to the margin you paid to open
Weekly, monthly and quarterly options
Longer expiries, well-suited to traditional trading strategies.
No overnight funding
Pay less for long-term positions, thanks to zero overnight funding
Increased opportunity
Find opportunity on a broad range of market conditions – even flat markets
Greater control
Develop options strategies for greater control over your trading
Guaranteed maximum risk
Trade up to three quarters ahead, with your risk limited to your opening payment (when buying)
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000* global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000* global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
Trade options on the world’s best trading platform2
Intuitive web trading platform
Get fast, reliable execution when you trade options on our web platform.
Award-winning app2
Take a position from any position with our trading apps – available for iOS and Android.
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We’ve been a market-leading online trading and investment provider for 45 years.
Start trading CFDs to discover opportunities on 17,000*+ markets.
Take advantage of movement in currency prices – with over 80 FX pairs to choose from.
1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, October 2022).
2 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in jurisdictions.
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