By Staff Writer
XTB has expanded its product offering with the launch of American-style stock options, marking a strategic move beyond its traditional focus on CFDs and FX trading. The new options product has debuted in Cyprus and operates under the supervision of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
The newly introduced instruments are cash-settled American-style options, allowing investors to exercise positions without taking ownership of the underlying shares. At launch, XTB is offering standard vanilla options on 100 US-listed equities, with plans to broaden the product range to include European stocks, according to local media reports.
Filip Kaczmarzyk, a member of XTB’s Management Board, described the rollout as a natural evolution of the broker’s offering. He said Cyprus was selected as a strategic starting point, enabling XTB to test the product in a live environment and refine the solution before considering expansion into additional jurisdictions, subject to regulatory approvals.
Kaczmarzyk also pointed to a gradual shift in client demand, noting that while options remain complex instruments in many markets, interest among more experienced investors continues to rise. He said traders are increasingly seeking advanced tools to support more sophisticated investment and risk management strategies.
According to XTB, the long-established popularity of options trading in the United States is now steadily spreading across Europe. The broker views the launch as a response to growing client appetite for more advanced, non-CFD instruments within a regulated framework.
XTB has not confirmed a specific timeline for rolling out the options product in other regions. However, the broker said it remains focused on securing the necessary regulatory permissions in Poland, while continuing to leverage its CySEC authorisation to operate internationally.
The move positions XTB among a growing group of European brokers expanding into regulated, exchange-style derivatives, as competition intensifies and demand for more sophisticated trading products continues to increase.
