KRX KOSPI 200 Index Futures

Trade South Korea's premier equity index with deep liquidity and extended global hours.

KOSPI 200 Futures are cash-settled futures contracts listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX), based on the KOSPI 200 Index — South Korea's benchmark index comprising the top 200 companies listed on the Korea Stock Exchange by market capitalisation and liquidity. Since their launch on 3 May 1996, KOSPI 200 Futures have grown into one of the most actively traded index futures contracts in Asia.

Each contract is valued at KRW 250,000 per index point, providing significant notional exposure to South Korea's equity market. The contracts are available across quarterly and longer-dated expiry months, giving traders flexibility to position across a range of time horizons.

KRX operates both a regular daytime session and a night session running from 18:00 to 06:00, enabling traders across Asia, Europe and the Americas to access Korean equity market exposure during their local market hours.

Key Benefits

• Established Market with Deep History
  • KOSPI 200 Futures have been trading since May 1996 — one of the longest-running index futures contracts in Asia, with a well-established ecosystem of participants and price discovery.
     
• Extended Trading Hours
  • A night session from 18:00 to 06:00 allows access to Korean index exposure during European and US trading hours, enabling timely hedging and positioning around major global events.
     
• Cash Settlement
  • Contracts settle in cash based on the Special Quotation (SQ) price, eliminating the need to manage physical delivery and simplifying the settlement process for all participants.
     
• Transparent Price Discovery
  • Prices are derived from the KOSPI 200 Index, a transparent and widely followed benchmark, ensuring fair and efficient price formation throughout the trading day.
     
• Robust Risk Management
  • A three-tier daily price limit system (±8%, ±15%, ±20%) helps manage volatility and protects market integrity under extreme market conditions.
     
• Flexible Contract Calendar
  • Contracts are listed across four quarterly months, two semi-annual months, and one annual month — providing a full term structure for strategic positioning and hedging across time horizons.
     

Contract Specifications

Source: Korea Exchange (KRX)

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