Pocket Gold 100 Futures
Why the name “Pocket Gold 100”?
Pocket Gold 100 Futures listed on Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) have been designed to make futures trading more accessible to the general public.
Gold is a mineral whose timeless, radiant beauty has captivated people since ancient times. Its rarity and unique properties such as corrosion resistance, high conductivity, and ease of processing have made it valuable not only for jewelry, but also for a wide range of industrial and medical applications.
The name “Pocket Gold 100” reflects the ease and convenience of trading gold in small pocketable units—starting from as little as 100 grams—making it approachable even for those new to investing. The product was named to encourage beginners to participate in futures trading with confidence and ease, and we hope that Pocket Gold 100 Futures will become a favorite for all generations.
Overview
OSE listed new cash-settled futures contracts for gold whose underlier is the price of Gold Standard Futures (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Pocket Gold 100 Futures”) on April 13, 2026. Pocket Gold 100 Futures have a single contract available for trading that reaches maturity in December each year. Each contract is available for trading from late October of the previous year, which means that the maximum trading period of one contract is one year and two months. (Accordingly, from late October to late December each year, there are two December contracts available for trading (one maturing in the current year and another maturing in the next year), allowing for rollover from the current year's contract to the next year's contract during this period.)
Timetable for listing: Contract months and initial trading days for Pocket Gold 100 Futures
Please note that trading of existing Cash-settled Rolling-Spot Futures will be suspended with the last trading day set for December 22, 2026.
Characteristics
Pocket Gold 100 Futures
The contract unit for Gold Standard Futures is 1 kg, whereas that for Pocket Gold 100 Futures is 100 g, enabling investors to trade with relatively smaller amounts of cash. Additionally, because Pocket Gold 100 Futures are cash-settled futures contracts, if investors hold a position on the last trading day without settling in cash by that time, they can settle in cash based on the difference between the final settlement price and the contract price. Investors do not need to procure or prepare the underlying asset or the total delivery payment, as required in settlement by physical delivery. For more details, please refer to the "Contract Specifications" for this product.
Market Maker Program
Pocket Gold 100 Futures are eligible for the Market Maker Program. For details, please see the following link.