Operational information

Information about trading processes and expiry dates for the various markets ASX operates.

Calendars

A calendar of Non-business and Non-trading days setting out the days when our markets are closed for business and/or settlement.

Options, LEPOs and Futures contracts

The expiry date for equity options is usually the Thursday before the last business Friday in the month. 

Index Options and Index LEPOs (low exercise price options) expire on the third Thursday of the contract month providing this is a trading day.

> Option expiry calendar

Trading hours / market phases

The market goes through a number of phases on any trading day. The particular market phase determines the type of action that may be taken for an order on ITS (Integrated Trading System), which in turn affects how trading is conducted.

Futures maturity dates

The maturity date for futures contracts is the third Thursday of the maturity month, provided this day is a trading day. ACH has the right to change this date should the need arise.

Futures maturity cycle
March, June, September, December cycle

Coding convention
The futures contract code is a five character code. The first three letters are the ASX code of the underlying index. The fourth character is a number designating the year of maturity and the fifth character represents the maturity month.

Grain options and grain futures

Maturity calendars are available for ASX Grain Futures and ASX Grain Options.

SFE Fees and Charges

Download the SFE Fees and Charges schedule (PDF 330KB) for 2007.

SFE Contract specifications

Contract specifications (PDF 260KB) for all SFE Futures and Options contracts.

SYCOMŽ Training

SFE markets are traded on the SYCOMŽ system. SYCOMŽ training is compulsory for those who wish to trade on the Sydney Futures Exchange.

The SYCOMŽ training course consists of two workshops and an exam. The workshops are 90-minutes long, the first being an overview/practical workshop and the second being an exercise workshop.

The course can be facilitated for potential traders on the Exchange irrespective of their location. Download the registration form (PDF 29KB).