The derivatives market of Wiener Börse
The Austrian futures and options exchange was founded in Vienna in 1991 and today, it is operated
under derivatives market.at as an important market segment of Wiener Börse.
Since 1991, investors have been able to trade in futures and options on Austrian securities as well as Austrian and CEE indices. Among other advantages, derivatives permit investors to hedge their investments against price losses. Moreover, derivative financial instruments enable investors to exploit market opportunities in any market situation. These contracts can be binding for both parties (futures) or just document the right of the buyer to buy or sell a specific instrument (options).
Since 1991, investors have been able to trade in futures and options on Austrian securities as well as Austrian and CEE indices. Among other advantages, derivatives permit investors to hedge their investments against price losses. Moreover, derivative financial instruments enable investors to exploit market opportunities in any market situation. These contracts can be binding for both parties (futures) or just document the right of the buyer to buy or sell a specific instrument (options).
Quality features of derivatives market.at
- Fully electronic trading platform (OMex®)
- Uniform contract specifications
- Daily margin calculation
- Standardized combinations and for longer maturities
- Clearing in line with international standards
- All derivatives for CEE markets are available in a single trading system, with one currency and one clearing house
- Simplified risk management of positions by including the exchange rates in the index calculation for CEE products