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Options trading need-to-knows
Discover options trading essentials with our comprehensive guide. Explore key concepts, applicable strategies and everything else you need to know about options contracts.
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Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
Call 0800 195 3100 or email newaccounts.uk@ig.com to talk about opening an account.
Contact us 08001953100
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Get info fast via our instant help and support portal. Available for account queries, ProRealTime, product info and more.
Visit help and support for more information.
Call 0800 409 6789 or email helpdesk.uk@ig.com if you have any questions about trading or investing. We're available 24/7 between 8am Saturday and 10pm Friday.
Contact us 0800 409 6789
The content on this page relates specifically to listed options, which can be traded using our US options and futures account.
Options trading essentials
Options are financial derivatives that give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific time frame. They offer flexibility and the potential for both limited risk and leveraged return.
It’s important to remember, though, that options are complex instruments and you should have a thorough understanding of
how they work before you start trading them.
Ways to trade options with us
With us, you’ll trade listed options directly on our US options and futures platform and be able to implement simple or complex strategies.
If, however, you’d prefer to speculate on the price movements of options without owning the underlying contracts,
you can do so using our over-the-counter (OTC) products.