Qtrade Investor is dedicated to providing our customers with the quickest and easiest forum for options trading in Canada. We offer access to a wide variety of trading strategies for both the novice, as well as the most sophisticated investor. Choose from strategies ranging from simply buying Calls and Puts, to writing uncovered options and placing contingent spread orders.

This introductory information should be read in conjunction with our basic option disclosure document, titled Option Risk Disclosure Statement, which outlines the purposes and risks of option transactions. Despite their many benefits, options are not suitable for all investors. The strategies presented here are the most basic strategies and can serve as building blocks for the more complex strategies available. Despite their many benefits, options involve risk and are not suitable for everyone. An investor who desires to utilize options should have well-defined investment objectives suited to their particular financial situation and a plan for achieving these objectives. The successful use of options requires a willingness to learn what they are, how they work, and what risks are associated with particular strategies.

Options allow you to participate in price movements without committing the large amount of funds needed to buy stock outright. Options can also be used to hedge a stock position, to acquire or sell stock at a purchase price more favorable than the current market price, or, in the case of writing options, to earn premium income.

Armed with an understanding of the fundamentals, and with additional information and assistance that is readily available from Qtrade Investor, individuals seeking new investment opportunities in today's markets will find options trading challenging, often fast moving, and potentially rewarding.

Explore Qtrade Investor's Option Centre, where you will find option trading tools that are both educational and helpful, to assist you to create a strategy to meet your investment objectives.

A Qtrade Investor Margin Account with options trading privileges is required to begin trading in options. Limited options trading is also available in approved RSP and RIF accounts. To apply for one of these types of accounts or upgrade* your current Qtrade Investor account to include options trading Click Here.

If you have questions regarding any aspect of options trading, please contact a Qtrade Investment Representative or email one of our Options Specialists for further information.

*In order to add options trading to an existing Margin or Registered account the completion of a New Account Application Form is required.