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Oct. 21, 2026 OSE Pocket Gold and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures Continue to Expand

The markets for Pocket Gold 100 Futures and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures on Osaka Exchange (OSE) have expanded rapidly in October 2026. Notably, trading in Pocket Gold 100 Futures has surged, with daily trading volume reaching 13,526 contracts on October 16, 2026, exceeding 10,000 contracts for the first time since the product was launched in April 2026.

Suspension of Gold and Platinum Rolling-Spot Futures and a New Alternative: Pocket Gold 100 and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures

Pocket Gold 100 Futures and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures were launched in April 2026 to replace Gold Rolling-Spot Futures and Platinum Rolling-Spot Futures, respectively, for which prolonged divergences had occurred between market prices and theoretical spot prices.

Each Pocket product has a single contract available for trading that reaches maturity in December each year. In addition to the December 2026 contracts currently being traded, the December 2027 contracts are scheduled to start trading on October 28.

For details on each Pocket Futures product and examples of how they can be used, please refer to these pages.

Important Note Regarding the Suspension of Rolling-Spot Futures

Gold Rolling-Spot Futures and Platinum Rolling-Spot Futures are scheduled to be suspended, with December 22, 2026 (Tues.) as the last trading day. Any open positions that have not been closed by the last trading day will be subject to final settlement based on the final settlement price calculated on December 23, 2026 (Wed.). Please note that open positions in these Rolling-Spot Futures will not be transferred to Pocket Gold 100 Futures or Pocket Platinum 100 Futures.

For further information, including the reasons for the suspension of Rolling-Spot Futures, please refer to this page.

OSE will continue its efforts to further enhance the convenience of its precious metals derivatives market and provide an attractive environment for investors.