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BEST OPTIONS BROKERS IN PAKISTAN

This ranking of options brokers in Pakistan is based on safety, transparent costs, usability, and customer support quality. Specific evaluation covers the range of available contracts, liquidity levels, and tools for risk management or hedging. Brokers that offer strategy simulators and advanced analytics stand out. For Pakistanis seeking more sophisticated instruments, the right options broker makes complex trading strategies accessible.

Ranking Methodology 


To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

  1. We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).

  2. We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.

  3. We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).

  4. We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.

  5. We present and publish the ranking.


Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking


  • They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.

  • Regulatory compliance and security.

  • Transparency, reputation, and data protection.

  • Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).

  • User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).

  • Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).

  • Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).

  • Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).

  • Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).


Specific Parameters for the Options Ranking


  • Access to recognised options markets (CBOE, Eurex, CME, among others).

  • Variety of contracts available: options on equities, indices, ETFs, and futures.

  • Types of options supported (call, put, American, European, exotic).

  • Analytical tools for Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) and implied volatility.

  • Availability of predefined strategies (spreads, straddles, strangles, iron condor, etc.).

  • Order execution quality and depth of the options market.

  • Specific costs: commissions per contract, exercise and assignment fees.

  • Leverage and margin requirements for trading options.

  • Access to simulators and paper trading to practise options strategies.

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How to open an Investment Account


In Pakistan, opening an investment account is quick once you’ve chosen a provider. The same steps apply whether you want to invest in stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, commodities, crypto or real estate.


  1. Visit the official website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.

  2. Fill out the registration form: Name, email, phone, country. You’ll need a CNIC or passport plus proof of address such as a LESCO electricity bill or a bank statement issued within the past 3 months.

  3. Approval process: Some accounts are instant, others may take a few days.

  4. Configure your account: Adjust preferences and limits once approved.

  5. Fund your account: Deposit via card, bank transfer or Easypaisa/JazzCash.

And you’re set to start investing.

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