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Options trading gives investors the right - but not the obligation - to buy or sell an underlying stock at a set price before a specified expiry date. Exchange-listed equity options are one of the most versatile tools available to active investors: they can be used to hedge an existing position, generate income through covered calls, or express a directional view with defined risk. Access to options is a meaningful differentiator between full-service multi-asset brokers and simpler app-based platforms - Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, and IG are among the few regulated retail brokers offering real exchange-listed options rather than synthetic equivalents.
IG invented spread betting in 1974 and remains the benchmark for experienced UK and European traders: unmatched market breadth, an excellent proprietary platform, and regulatory credibility that few brokers can match, at the cost of slightly higher charges than specialist ECN desks.
Danish-licensed bank with the deepest multi-asset coverage we cover, premium SaxoTraderGO/PRO platforms, and tiered pricing for active traders.
Listed broker with global market access, lowest financing rates we benchmark, and the powerful TWS workstation.
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When comparing Options Trading brokers, prioritise regulatory standing, pricing, platform reliability, and customer support. Our list ranks brokers by overall rating across all these criteria.
We currently list 3 forex brokers with Options Trading. The full list above is sortable by rating, spreads, and minimum deposit.
Options Trading can be appropriate for beginners depending on your goals. We recommend opening a demo account first so you can explore the feature risk-free before committing real capital.
Regulation varies by broker. All brokers in our list display their primary regulatory authority. Always verify a broker's licence directly with the regulator's official register before depositing funds.
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