Notice

Listing of Options over ETFs

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Notice reference number: 0836.17.08
Date published: 11/08/17
Effective as of: 08/09/17
Last updated: 11/08/17

ASX Market participants and ASX Clear Participants are advised that ASX will list options over STW (SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund) for trading on Friday 8 September 2017.

The new contract specification for option contracts over ETFs will be:

  • Exercise style: European

  • Exercise cycle: First 4 quarterly (March, June, September, December) expiries

  • Contract size: 100 securities

  • Registration fee: $0.13 per contract

ASX will look to increase the number of ETF option classes in the future. This will be based on liquidity metrics, end client demand and Market Maker support.

What do I need to do by when?

Participants and vendors should make the necessary plans in order to support the new options over ETFs listing on the night of Thursday 7 September 2017.

Please note that instruments are available for testing in ASX’s external test environment. Please contact ASX Customer Technical Service (CTS) for access details.

CTS: Phone: 1800 663 053; Email: cts@asx.com.au

Need more information?

Issued by

Gregory Pill – Manager, Equity Derivatives

Contact information

Gregory Pill
+61 (02)  9227 0696
greg.pill@asx.com.au

 

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