FX Transactions and Instruments - Part Two (Options)

This seventh presentation introduces participants to FX options, a versatile set of instruments that can be used for hedging, risk management, and even pursuing strategic opportunities. It’s designed to give a clear understanding of what options are, how they work, and how different market participants use them.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• What FX options are and the fundamentals of how they function in the market

• Different types of option users, from those seeking protection to those looking to enhance value

• The insights option pricing can provide, including implied volatility, risk reversals, and butterflies, and how these metrics inform trading and hedging decisions

This presentation continues the series’ progression, moving participants from understanding basic FX transactions to more advanced tools, helping them see both practical applications and the deeper insights that options can provide in currency markets.

Module 7 - FX Transactions and Instruments (Options).pdf

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