XTB has added trading options for shares of major global companies to its offer, launching the new instrument in the Cypriot market. Traditionally a CFD and FX broker, XTB’s introduction of stock options marks an expansion.

The options are of the American type and are cash-settled, meaning investors do not need to purchase underlying assets when exercising them.

The offering operates under the supervision of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Initially, vanilla options are available for 100 U.S.-listed shares. The company plans to expand to European shares and further develop its option segment, according to Stockwatch.pl.

Options Popularity Moves from US Europe

Filip Kaczmarzyk, a member of XTB’s management board, said, “Expanding the offer with options is a natural step for us.

The start in Cyprus is of particular importance to us, because it will allow us to test the new solution in practice and introduce possible improvements before the potential expansion of the offer to subsequent jurisdictions, after obtaining the required regulatory approvals.”

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He added that options are seen as complex in many markets but noted growing demand. “We are seeing a systematic increase in the number of investors who, together with their experience, are looking for tools enabling more complete implementation of investment strategies, including in the field of risk management Risk Management One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, Read this Term,” Kaczmarzyk said.

“Options have been gaining popularity in the United States for years, and this trend is gradually moving to Europe as well.”

XTB Eyes Poland While Operating Internationally

XTB has not disclosed a timetable for geographic expansion. The company remains interested in obtaining regulatory permissions in Poland while already operating under CySEC CySEC The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is a financial regulatory authority of Cyprus. CySEC is one of the key watchdog authorities for brokerages in Europe, whose financial regulations and operations comply with the European MiFID financial harmonization law.Founded in 2001, CySEC is instrumental in providing licensing and registration for forex brokers and previously binary options providers.CySEC is responsible for a variety of different functions, which includes the supervision The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is a financial regulatory authority of Cyprus. CySEC is one of the key watchdog authorities for brokerages in Europe, whose financial regulations and operations comply with the European MiFID financial harmonization law.Founded in 2001, CySEC is instrumental in providing licensing and registration for forex brokers and previously binary options providers.CySEC is responsible for a variety of different functions, which includes the supervision Read this Term approval.

The XTB Group has been active in foreign markets since 2002, specializing in over-the-counter and exchange-traded financial instruments. It has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2016.