Options for shorting AUD vs. USD?

[FlyingFox]

Fox,
I recieved this e-mail from IB, looks like they aren't options.

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Thanks for the info cbc1,

That helps alot. I don't think they are the same but it might be worth looking into as they could be used for the same purpose. I hope to get around opening up the optionsexpress account this arvo. Just been lazy and enjoying a bit of time off before the start of another year.

I'm not in a rush either as the Yanks are helping prop up the dollar for a little longer yet from the looks of it.

Cheers