KOSPI 200 Weekly Options to be Listed on Eurex Night Market on the 28th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The Korea Exchange announced on the 14th that it plans to list KOSPI200 Weekly Options on the German Eurex-linked night market starting on the 28th.

This product will be traded by listing a one-day maturity futures contract based on KOSPI200 Weekly Options. After the Eurex-linked night market closes, open positions will be transferred to the KRX derivatives market through negotiated trading before the market opens (7:30~8:30).

The Korea Exchange stated, "With the launch of Eurex-linked KOSPI200 Weekly Options night trading, risk management tools will be available during nighttime hours after regular trading hours, enabling various investment strategies and expected to revitalize the derivatives market."

Son Byung-doo, Chairman of the Korea Exchange, said, "Amid increasing volatility in capital markets due to rapid changes in global situations and international affairs, we are pleased that KOSPI200 Weekly Options, which allow more precise risk management, will be listed on the Eurex-linked night market. We hope the Eurex-linked night market will become more active through a successful launch."

Michael Peters, CEO of Eurex, said, "With this listing, investors from Asia, the United States, and Europe will be able to manage their positions in the Korean market 24 hours a day."

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