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Get fast execution in our optimised trade ticket with key info included like real-time pricing, Greeks, and implied volatility.
| Popular instruments | Commission |
|---|---|
 Nvidia | USD 2 |
 Shell PLC | GBP 3 |
 Novo Nordisk | USD 2 |
| Popular instruments | Commission |
|---|---|
 S&P 500 | USD 2 |
| Nasdaq | USD 2 |
 FTSE 100 | GBP 3 |
Please note, these commissions are indicative and may vary according to your country of residence.
No minimum funding
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Multi-leg option strategies
Place orders to buy and/or sell different options from the same order ticket with pre-filled strategies such as straddle, ratio spreads, and iron condor. -
Customisable option chain
Trade directly from the option chain and access real-time data plus crucial metrics like the Greeks and volatilities. Customise your view with filters, saved layouts, and more. -
Analytical tools
Get comprehensive options-trading insights with our probability envelope, 3D volatility chart, at the money forward curve, and other helpful tools. -
Risk graph
Manage your risk effectively with the risk graph (payoff diagram) to see potential outcomes of your trading strategy in a clear, visual way. -
Demo account
Sign up for a 20-day demo account to try out trading options in our platform with a simulated USD 100,000.
More reasons to trade options with Saxo
To avoid extra conversion fees, choose from 24 different currencies and open up to 4 currency sub-accounts. The available currencies and number of sub-accounts that can be opened depend on your account type and country of residence.
Contact us to learn moreQualify for lower fees and better service when you make more trades or increase your account value. Read more details about account tiers to find out different ways to earn points.
Learn about account tiersBased on the strategy you choose, options can help you hedge your stock portfolio, generate extra income, or do volatility play.
Strategies you can use:- Buying call or long call
- Bear put spread
- Bull call spread
- Covered calls
- Long put
- Long straddle
- Long strangle
- Naked call writing
- Risk reversal
- Uncovered put write
- Short straddle
- Short strangle
If you are eligible for a professional account, you can take advantage of our portfolio-based margin model and waive certain protections to have greater trading flexibility.
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Options trading FAQs
On our trading conditions page you can find information about market orders, order routing, exchange- and market-specific conditions, corporate actions, and more.
See trading conditionsRead our margin information page to find out more about initial and maintenance margin. You can also find details about professional margin rates and how to qualify.
Review margin requirements
Review margin requirements
Yes, portfolio-based margin is available for professional clients, a model which calculates the overall risk of your portfolio, rather than individual positions. This method can lower margin requirements, enabling more efficient capital utilisation and better risk management.
Learn about portfolio-based marginBefore investing in options, you’ll want to do some research and consider your goals. As with any investment, there are risks that you should be sure to understand before you trade options. Our website and platform offer expert analysis, news, and more content to help you get started.
To learn about options in general, what a put option and call option is, the associated risks, and why they can be a strategic trading product, you can check out our options deep dive.
There are many reasons to invest in options; they provide flexibility to hedge, speculate, or enhance returns by allowing you to buy or sell assets at predetermined prices. Compared with stocks, options provide this flexibility with less required capital due to leverage. However, options also come with higher complexity and potential for loss.
With a trading account, you can choose from over 3,100 options to fit your trading strategy. You can always check out our trading platform ahead of time and get familiar with the expert content, news, and more so you’re ready to start trading once you have an account.
We’re a regulated Danish bank. This means we’re under the supervision of the Danish FSA and comply with stringent reporting requirements and client management regulations.
Your funds are protected via the Danish Guarantee Fund up to EUR 100,000.
Your securities are also protected by the Danish Guarantee Fund. Generally, securities would be returned to you in cases like suspension of payment or compulsory winding up. If we’re unable to return them, they are covered up to EUR 20,000 per client.
We offer you greater control of your trading via our fully customised orders.
Our policy is designed to ensure client orders are executed promptly, efficiently, and with the best possible terms.
That depends on the account type you open.
For an individual account, these are the documents you’ll need to provide:
- Your national ID number from the country where you hold citizenship.
- Your tax ID number from your country of residence.
- A document as proof of identity (e.g., a passport, ID card, driver’s licence) and a selfie.
- A document as proof of residence (one that shows your home address, such as a residence permit, utility bill, or bank statement).
Most sign-ups for individual accounts are approved digitally within a few minutes. However, since we cannot compromise on security checks, the process can sometimes take longer. If all documents you provided meet requirements, we’ll process your application within 2 working days.
If you provide clear copies of all required documents, corporate accounts will generally be approved in about 1 week.