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U.S. Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Options®

Nasdaq Foreign Currency Options allow retail and institutional traders to trade foreign currency derivatives on seven currencies, covering both major world currencies and emerging markets.

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U.S. Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Options

Nasdaq PHLX (PHLX®) offers U.S. Dollar-Settled Foreign Currency Options to gain exposure to seven major foreign currencies. This tool can be used by both retail investors and currency traders, as well as asset managers and corporations, looking to find value by incorporating foreign currency derivatives into their trading strategies.

Smaller notional exposure for more flexible individual and institutional use

U.S. dollar-settled, rather than in underlying foreign currency

Traded in your foreign currency options-approved brokerage account

European-style exercised, but can be bought or sold prior to expiration

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Australian Dollar (XDA) Open British Pound (XDB) Open Canadian Dollar (XDC) Open Euro (XDE) Open Japanese Yen (XDN) Open New Zealand Dollar (XDZ) Open Swiss Franc (XDS) Open
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Product FAQ Open Global Index Watch (GIW) Directory Open PHLX Pricing Schedule Open PHLX Rule Manual Open Final Settlement Values Open

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