2026-01-09 14:40
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2026-01-09 14:40
Polish fintech XTB has expanded its offer in the investment application with a long-awaited product – call and put options. The first market where the new instrument debuted is Cyprus and Poles will have to wait for it.
On Friday, January 9, the XTB broker announced the expansion of its offer to include call and put options. The new category of instruments was first made available in Cyprus, where it operates under the supervision of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
The Polish investment company announced in a press release that the introduction of the option is part of a broader development strategy for its platform. Providing advanced tools is intended to enable clients to implement complex investment strategies.
Options in XTB – 100 US companies to start with
In the initial phase of implementation, investors can use vanilla options on shares of the 100 most popular companies listed in the United States. These are the simplest, standard option contracts giving the buyer the right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a specific underlying instrument at a predetermined price. The key features of the new instrument in the XTB offer are:
- American type: providing greater flexibility in the implementation of rights,
- cash settlement: which means that the investor does not have to physically purchase the underlying shares,
- development strategy: in the near future, the offer will be expanded to include the most popular companies from European markets.
First Cyprus, then Poland?
Filip Kaczmarzyk, member of the management board of XTB, emphasized in a comment for the media that the introduction of the option is a natural step resulting from the growing experience of customers and the popularity of this instrument, which is gradually spreading from the USA to Europe. The launch in Cyprus is treated as a testing ground before potentially entering other markets.
– We are aware that in many markets options are perceived as a more complex financial instrument. At the same time, we are observing a systematic increase in the number of investors who, along with their experience, are looking for tools enabling a more complete implementation of investment strategies, including risk management. Additionally, options have been gaining popularity in the United States for years, and this trend is gradually spreading to Europe. Therefore, the introduction of this product is very beneficial both for our customers and for the company itself from a business perspective – commented Filip Kaczmarzyk.
Importantly for Polish investors, XTB intends to offer options also in Poland. However, this is subject to obtaining appropriate regulatory approvals and ensuring a stable supervisory framework. Currently, the company does not yet provide a specific schedule for expansion to other jurisdictions. XTB's full product plans for 2026 will be revealed at the end of January.
Prepared by MM
