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 provider1.
Start trading today. Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. Our sales team is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Dubai time), Monday to Friday.
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, or by pairing options trades with CFDs
Trade on volatility itself
Take a position on rising, falling and even flat markets in the UK and all over the world
Trade options using CFDs on our award-winning platform2
| CFDs | |
| Main Benefits | Go long or short on the markets |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Traded in | Contracts |
| 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. Use them to speculate on the price of a financial market, and 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. Use them to speculate on the price of a financial market, and its volatility too.
Trade your way
Find the right account for you; trade and invest forex, shares, indices, commodities and more
Up to 200x leverage*
- Up to 200x leverage to start trading with minimal upfront capital*
- Retail Clients benefit from negative balance protection meaning they can’t lose more than what was deposited into the account
- Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset.
*Up to 200x leverage applies to Professional IG Limited (UAE) accounts and all IG International Limited accounts.**
Investment
Prefer to own assets?
- Buy and sell over 10,000 popular shares and ETFs
- Profit from dividends, plus gain shareholder rights
- Pay $0 commission on all US shares up to 100 trades per month
Up to 200x leverage*
- Up to 200x leverage to start trading with minimal upfront capital*
- Retail Clients benefit from negative balance protection meaning they can’t lose more than what was deposited into the account
- Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset.
*Up to 200x leverage applies to Professional IG Limited (UAE) accounts and all IG International Limited accounts.**
Investment
- Buy and sell over 10,000 popular shares and ETFs
- Pay $0 commission on all US shares up to 50 trades per month
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 in the UAE
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 on buying options
Cap your maximum risk when you buy daily options – you’ll never lose more than the margin you pay to open. However, when selling options your risk is potentially unlimited
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
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 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
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 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
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Trade options on the UK’s best trading platform2
Intuitive web trading platform
Get fast, reliable execution when you trade options on our web platform.
Award-winning app3
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.
**IG International Limited is an IG entity based in 16 Burnaby Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
1 Based on revenue excluding FX (published half-yearly financial statements, June 2019.
2 Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2020.
3 Awarded ‘best finance app’ at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
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+971 4559 2104
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
- IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinions in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of a CFD. IG is not a financial advisor and all services are provided on an execution-only basis. This communication is not an offer or solicitation to enter into a transaction and shall not be construed as such.
- IG is a trading name of IG Limited a company registered at 2702 & 2703 Level 27, Tower 2, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. IG is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under reference No. F001780.
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