Notice

Introduction of Exchange Traded Options (ETOs) over GOLD

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Notice reference number: 1432.25.11
Date published: 10/11/25
Effective as of: 01/12/25
Last updated: 10/11/25

ASX participants, vendors and users are advised that on Monday 1 December 2025, ASX is planning to list new Exchange Traded Options (ETOs) over the Global X Physical gold (GOLD) Exchange Traded Product (ETP).

The contract specification of the new GOLD options can be found here.

The contracts will following the standard conventions of all other Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) options listed on ASX Trade.

The new ETO Class will have 2 Market Makers assigned to provide liquidity and pricing:

-       Mako

-       Eclipse

The new GOLD ETO Class will have the following parameters set:

-       Pricing Tier: 4  (21c per contract)

-       Price Scanning Range (PSR): 9.5%

-       Volatility Scanning Range (VSR): 46%

For those participants/vendors wanting to test the new GOLD ETOs they will be available on the ASX Trade external test environment (CDE+) starting Tuesday 11 November 2025.

What do I need to do by when?

Participants and vendors should prepare to make any necessary changes to meet the 1 December 2025 go-live date. If you have any concerns with the proposed date, please reach out to ASX immediately.

If you experience any issues with testing or have any questions relating to the new ETO Class, please contact Gregory Pill or your assigned ASX Technical Account Manager (TAM).

Need more information?

Issued by

Gregory Pill – Head of Equity Derivative Products & Multi Asset Market Making

Contact information

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

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