Record trading volume in commodities derivatives

Moscow Exchange saw increased activity in the commodities section of the Derivatives Market in September 2016.

The number of active client accounts used to trade oil and gold futures reached 19,000 in September (+65% YoY). In total, the Derivatives Market had 53,000 active client accounts in September.

Commodity derivatives trading volumes increased almost threefold year-on-year and totaled RUB 1.8 trln.  

Brent oil futures reached a record daily trading volume of RUB 121.6 bln (USD 1.9 bln) on 29 September.

Gold futures hit record open interest of RUB 36.5 bln (USD 561 mln) on 13 September.

Total trading volume on the Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market was RUB 9.7 trln in September.

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