Trade Equities, Options & Fixed Income in Your SIPP
When properly understood, options can play a valuable role inside a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). With OptionsDesk, you can open a trading account through your SIPP provider and speak directly with our experienced team about equities, bonds, ETFs and options.
Whether it’s portfolio protection, generating additional income, or just market positioning, start a conversation with the desk today to discuss whether trading within a SIPP is right for you.
Contact our team or request a call back in order to discuss your SIPP options.
Why trade your SIPP through OptionsDesk?
- High-touch voice-broker service. Talk to a human who understands your objectives and the nuances of options in pensions.
- FCA regulated. OptionsDesk is a trading name of AMT Futures Limited, authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
- Global market access. Trade major listed equity markets and exchange-traded options with institutional-grade execution via our desk.
- Transparency first. Clear, disclosed charges, no hidden fees.
How to open a SIPP trading account
Not all SIPP providers offer options. We currently work with a number of administrators and providers that do. If you would like to find out more about the providers, please give us a call on 0207 466 5665. Alternatively, let us know which SIPP providers you are currently with, and we will do our utmost to liaise with them.
- Apply with OptionsDesk. Apply for an account and we will send out our account opening forms for you to complete and return to us. This will then be sent to the SIPP provider to complete and finalise the process.
- To open your SIPP, we must complete KYC electronic identity checks, typically a photo ID (passport or driving licence) and proof of address.
- Once your account is opened, your SIPP provider funds the account and sets settlement instructions.
- Trade with the desk. Discuss strategy, place orders via our brokers, and receive post-trade support.
What is a SIPP?
A SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) is a self-managed, UK private pension that lets you choose from a wide range of permitted investments within a tax efficient wrapper. With the right trustee/administrator, those investments can include listed shares and listed options, subject to eligibility and appropriateness checks.
Can I trade options in a SIPP?
Yes, subject to your SIPP provider’s permissions and our own appropriateness and suitability assessments. We will evaluate whether options trading is appropriate for you based on your experience, knowledge, and financial situation, as part of our regulatory obligations.
In practice, SIPP accounts that permit derivatives typically operate on a cash (non-margin) basis, meaning all option positions must be fully funded or covered. This generally limits trading to long calls or puts, covered calls, and in some cases cash-secured puts. We will liaise with your SIPP provider to confirm what types of option strategies are permitted within their framework.
For full details, please refer to the FCA’s official guidance here: FG13/8: A guide for Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) Operators
Costs, funding & Rules
Costs & funding
Trading charges: Fully disclosed, transparent and no hidden fees.
Funding & currencies: SIPP accounts are typically Pounds Sterling based; trading in other currencies may require FX conversion per your SIPP provider’s provider rules. (Operational specifics vary by SIPP provider; we’ll confirm what applies to you.)
- No advice on this page, nor do we offer trading advice for your SIPP. This page is for educational purposes only; we do not provide personal recommendations here and are simply outlining the process to open a SIPP to trade options within it.
- Derivative risk. Options are complex and high risk; losses can be rapid. Ensure you understand how options work and the risks before trading.
- Provider-specific permissions. Your SIPP provider sets what’s allowed (products, markets, strategy types). We coordinate with them as part of onboarding.
SIPP FAQs
Can you trade options in a SIPP?
Yes, where your SIPP provider permits it and you pass our appropriateness checks. Trading is typically on a cash (non–margin) basis with fully funded/covered strategies.
Which strategies are usually allowed?
Long calls/puts and covered calls are the norm. Naked short options are generally outside SIPP scope.
Do you offer a platform or voice execution
We specialise in voice execution with direct access to experienced brokers and global listed markets.
How do I start?
Reach out to your SIPP provider, who will in turn reach out to us to start the account opening process, set up trading permissions and funding.
Is OptionsDesk FCA regulated?
Yes. OptionsDesk is a trading name of AMT Futures Limited, authorised and regulated by the FCA.
