Options

We offer a range of Daily, Weekly, Quarterly and Futures Options across a number of markets, including stock indices, forex, interest rates, commodities and individual shares.

New to Options?
What is an Option? Find out and get started with Options
spread betting 
Options Examples
Examples of Options spread betting from both a 'selling' and 'buying' perspective 
Betting on Volatility
Learn how you can use Options to profit from market volatility, or even from a lack of market movement 
Types of Options
Learn about the differences between 'buying' and 'selling' Call and
Put Options  

In addition to our comprehensive range of Options markets and competitive dealing spreads, spread betting on Options offers an opportunity to take advantage of volatile markets.

Flexible Options

Betting on Options allows you to take a view on the underlying market, in addition to a particular market's direction. IG Index offers expiries ranging from Daily Options to longer term monthly and Quarterly Options, giving you the opportunity to profit irrespective of whether you believe a market will move on the day of your bet or in two months' time.

Widest range of Options

IG Index offer a huge range of Options, including:

It is important to remember that with IG Index, Options can never be exercised. You are only betting on their value.

Remember that financial spread betting is a leveraged product and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit. Spread betting may not be suitable for everyone, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

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