How can I trade options on Forex?

MANAGE TRADING PERMISSIONS

IBKR offers index options on FX pairs offered by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX). The symbols can be found on IBKR's webpage, the exchange webpage or in the table below. IBKR also offers trading options on the CNH/USD under the symbol CNH on the Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE).

Use the button above to add the required "Options" / "United States" or "Hong Kong" trading permissions or follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to Client Portal
  2. Click the User menu (head and shoulders icon in the top right corner) followed by Settings
  3. If you manage multiple accounts, select an account by clicking on the account number to popup the Account Selector
  4. Under Account Settings find the Trading section
  1. Click on Trading Permissions
  2. Locate Options section, select Add/Edit or Request under Options and check the box for "United States" or "Hong Kong" and click on CONTINUE.
  3. Select the desired level of options permissions if applicable and click Continue.
  4. Review and sign the disclosures and agreements.
  5. Click CONTINUE and follow the prompts on screen.
Ticker Product
XDA PHLX Australian Dollars in US Dollars Index
XDB PHLX British Pound Currency Index in US Dollars
XDC PHLX Canadian Dollars in US Dollars Index
XDE PHLX Euro Currency Index in US Dollars
XDN PHLX Japanese Yen in US Dollars Index
XDS PHLX Swiss Franc in US Dollars Index
XDZ PHLX New Zealand Dollar in US Dollar Currency Index

Additional Information

Powered by IBot
What does the message "Restricted: Complex or Leveraged Exchange Traded Product" mean?
Do you have a margin calculator?
Can I trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in my IRA?
How do I trade stocks on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE)?