Tadawul to launch derivatives market on Aug. 30

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) will launch the derivatives market on Sunday, Aug. 30.

The move will mark the beginning of trading in the Saudi Futures 30 (SF30) Index Futures Contract, Saudi Arabia’s first exchange-traded derivatives product.

The derivatives market launch is a significant step to further advance the Saudi capital market, providing investors with a full and diversified range of investment products and services. The SF30 Index Futures Contract is based on the MSCI Tadawul 30 (MT30) Index. The SF30 will provide investors with hedging tools to more effectively manage risk and will deliver expanded opportunities to gain exposure to the Saudi capital market.

Contracts are traded in the derivatives market. Common derivatives include futures contracts, forwards, and options. Futures are traded in unorganized markets, while forwards and options are traded in organized markets.