Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
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The total volume of transactions on the Moscow Exchange derivatives market at the end of September 2025 amounted to 14.1 trillion rubles (9.5 trillion rubles in September 2024). The volume of open positions at the end of the month amounted to 2.8 trillion rubles (1.8 trillion rubles in September 2024).
Over 200,000 clients (143,000 in September 2024) traded futures and options on the Moscow Exchange, marking the highest level in the history of the derivatives market. Individuals accounted for 51% of the total exchange-traded derivatives trading volume.
36.8% of the volume of individual transactions in September was accounted for by currency futures and options, the share of commodity derivatives was 34.1%, and derivatives on indices and stocks – 29.1%.
In the portfolio of a private investor in the futures markety1sh As of the end of September, the following were included: quarterly futures on the Chinese yuan – Russian ruble (CNY) and US dollar – Russian ruble (Si) currency pairs, perpetual futures on the US dollar – Russian ruble (USDRUBTOM) and Chinese yuan – Russian ruble (CNYRUBTOM) pairs, perpetual futures on the Moscow Exchange Index (IMOEX), monthly futures on natural gas (NG), quarterly futures on the Moscow Exchange Mini Index (MXI), as well as quarterly contracts on gold (GOLD) and silver (SILV).
The evening trading session accounted for 12% of total trading volume on the derivatives market. Morning trading in August accounted for 6% of total trading volume. Weekend trading volume on the derivatives market amounted to 36 billion rubles.
In September, the derivatives market saw increased trading activity across a range of settlement instruments. Due to price movements in global precious metals markets, trading volume in gold futures approached 1.9 trillion rubles by the end of September, while platinum contracts exceeded 7 billion rubles, both historical highs. The average daily trading volume in perpetual futures was 81 billion rubles. The average daily trading volume in RGBI index futures exceeded 1.3 billion rubles due to growing activity in the bond market.
The Moscow Exchange Derivatives Market is the leading derivatives trading platform in Russia and Eastern Europe, combining advanced infrastructure, reliability, and guarantees, as well as state-of-the-art futures and options trading technologies. Today, the Moscow Exchange derivatives market trades 41 stock options, 3 currency options, a gold option, an index option, and over 150 futures contracts and options on them, with underlying assets including stock indices, stocks, currency pairs, precious and industrial metals, oil, gas, and other commodities, as well as interest rates.
y1sh The calculation is based on the number of unique individuals with open positions in the specified instruments. Media contact information: 7 (495) 363-3232Pr@moex.kom
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