Can you trade options in Canada?

Yes, you can trade options through most Canadian brokerages.

Is there a Canadian-specific options market?

Canadian equities and indices have an active options market with a reasonable degree of liquidity to execute trades. These are traded on the TSX and represent options for Canadian-listed names.

Can I trade options in my TFSA?

Holding options in a TFSA is permitted if the intention behind placing such trades is long-term as opposed to active buying and selling. Trading actively in a TFSA, regardless of the instrument, is not permitted.

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How to Trade Options in Canada: 4 Steps to Get Started

Investing in equities through options can become more attainable when investors take a step-by-step approach and utilize an organized framework

Best Options Trading Platforms in Canada (2023)

Options allow investors to buy and sell a certain security at a predetermined price in a specific time period. The value of the option is dependent on the relation of this predetermined price and the price of the underlying security, as well as how much time to expiry is left on the option contract.

Stock Options vs RSUs: What’s the Difference?

The main difference between RSUs and stock options is that stock options are only valuable when the cost of acquisition is less than the fair market value while RSUs are inherently valuable once granted, as there is no associated acquisition cost.

What are Stock Options and How Do They Work?

Employers offer employees stock options to buy shares of the company at a specified price based on performance and other targets, to incentivize employees and drive a stronger alignment of interests.