Derivatives: Introduction of options on Exchange Traded Funds (29/12)

Derivatives 

25.04.2012 16:49
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As of May 2, 2012 NASDAQ OMX will introduce standardised options on Exchange
Traded Funds (ETF) with the XACT OMXS30 ETF as the underlying ETF. 

The XACT OMXS30 ETF is an exchange traded index fund and its objective is to
follow the performance of the OMXS30 index as closely as possible. The index
consists of 30 of the most traded shares on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. 

In NASDAQ OMX's derivative trading and clearing systems, the ticker symbol for
the XACT OMXS30 ETF is XACT and the underlying code is 985. The submarket code
for call options is SESC, and for put options SESP. For margin calculation
purposes, XACT is included in group 1 of the parameter value list with a
scanning range of +/- 9 percent. Series will be generated to April 30, 2012 and
will be tradable as from May 2, 2012. 

A dedicated Market Maker will be quoting prices for options on XACT OMXS30 ETF.

For further information concerning this exchange notice please see the attached
file or contact Tomas Körberg, telephone +46 8 405 6883, or Håkan Walden,
telephone +46 8 405 71 70
News Source: NASDAQ OMX



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