Pocket Platinum 100 Futures
Why the name "Pocket Platinum 100"?
Pocket Platinum 100 Futures listed on Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) have been designed to make futures trading more accessible to the general public.
Platinum is a rare metal, with its annual production only about 7% to 10% that of gold. Its rarity and unique properties such as corrosion resistance, high catalytic activity, and ease of processing have made it widely used in industrial applications, especially in automotive emission control devices and industrial catalysts. In addition, platinum hardly tarnishes or deteriorates, and its beautiful white luster lasts for a long time, which is why it is also used in high-end jewelry that can be treasured for a lifetime.
In Japan, platinum is known as hakkin (literally, “white gold”) because of its white color as a precious metal.
The name “Pocket Platinum 100” reflects the ease and convenience of trading platinum 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 Platinum 100 Futures will become a favorite for all generations.
Overview
OSE listed new cash-settled futures contracts for platinum whose underlier is the price of Platinum Standard Futures (hereinafter referred to as “Pocket Platinum 100 Futures”) on April 13, 2026. Pocket Platinum 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 Platinum 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 Platinum 100 Futures
The contract unit for Platinum Standard Futures is 500 g, whereas that for Pocket Platinum 100 Futures is 100 g, enabling investors to trade with relatively smaller amounts of cash. Additionally, because Pocket Platinum 100 Futures are cash-settled futures contract, 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 Platinum 100 Futures are eligible for the Market Maker Program.
For details, please see the following link.