ASX Blog

INSIGHTS | ENERGY TRANSITION

31 October 2024

Carbon Markets - emerging themes and challenges

In Australia, it is estimated that between $7-9 trillion of capital will be needed to fund the transition to net zero.

INSIGHTS | ETF MARKET

14 October 2024

Trends in Australian ETF market

Investment in Australian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) surged in 2024 to reach $200 billion in Funds Under Management, representing a 20-fold increase in market size over the last decade.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

8 August 2024

Directional outlooks traded using neutral spreads for index options

Neutral spreads like the iron condor or iron butterfly are two trading strategies that we’ve observed for index options.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

16 July 2024

New futures contract S&P/ASX200 ex100

Small and mid-cap indexes offer exposure with growth potential and portfolio diversification.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY TRANSITION

16 July 2024

The role of futures markets in the transition to net zero

As the transition to clean energy gathers pace, the market is increasingly looking for tools and solutions to help manage the inherent risk and uncertainty.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

4 June 2024

At-the-money or out-of-the-money index options

An analysis on what's better, ATM or OTM, when selling index options

INSIGHTS | ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURES

20 May 2024

Australian Derivatives and Decarbonisation

We explain how financial markets are supporting the energy transition to manage economic uncertainty and risk

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

2 April 2024

Five all-time highs in 2024 for S&P/ASX 200 index

We observed market data from the past couple of weeks to price a number of hedges that may be appropriate protection for peace of mind.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

6 March 2024

S&P/ASX200 June/Dec call calendar spread breakdown with a neutral view

Trading observations of a neutral calendar spread using June and December call options executed in early February 2024.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 February 2024

Option trading strategies for bears, bulls and butterflies

During January, we looked at options trades of interest through the lens of the outlook for 2024.

INSIGHTS | CASH MARKETS

7 December 2023

ASX unveils proposals for cash equities market in Service Release 15

ASX’s recent engagements with stakeholders have unveiled five important proposals poised to transform the functionality and dynamics of the cash equities market.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

2 November 2023

Trends and observations in Australian equity markets - second half 2023

Continued pressure on equity markets and recent periods of elevated volatility. Investors frequently used the options market to gain or hedge exposure to these fluctuations. 

INSIGHTS | BOND DERIVATIVES

16 October 2023

Quarterly futures roll: Managing exposure with ASX calendar spreads

The futures market manages the transfer of exposure from the spot to the next contract on a quarterly basis.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 October 2023

S&P/ASX 200 Option trades forecasting a variety of outlooks through the end of 2023

Reviewing trading in options expiring on 21 December 2023 for bullish, bearish, and neutral trades.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

3 October 2023

Recent and future trends in Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU), as the market undergoes an important transition to scale carbon markets

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

5 September 2023

Traders Applying Unique S&P/ASX 200 Option Spreads To Guard Against Downside Risk

A variety of outlooks are being expressed for the balance of the year using options.

INSIGHTS | CASH MARKETS

23 August 2023

Finding value through ASX closing auctions

Analysis for finding and accessing liquidity

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

3 August 2023

S&P/ASX 200 Traders take advantage of support and resistance

Exploring key trades during July in the options market

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

11 July 2023

When margin calls: Clearing services eye a changing market

Australian clearing services are in a period of appraisal and transition like never before. 

INSIGHTS | DERIVATIVES

3 July 2023

Flight to the future: Derivatives markets embrace disruption

With change and volatility come new opportunity.

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

7 June 2023

Bearish, Bullish, and Neutral Trades Using S&P/ASX 200 Index Options

Exploring how speculators seek to benefit from defined risk and reward

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

29 May 2023

Net-zero transition unlocks opportunities in Australia's growing energy markets

The move towards net zero has transformed the power generation mix

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

1 May 2023

ASX/S&P 200 climbs and hedgers get creative

Exploring key trades during April in the options market

INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

05 April 2023

Institutional investors benefit from hedging

Dr Russell Rhoads explores key trades occurring in the Australian market during March as S&P/ASX200 gives up January 2023 gains.

INSIGHTS | EQUITIES

06 December 2022

Investors peer from behind the hedge 

Equity markets are in the grip of recent market volatility.  See portfolio insights for institutional investors.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

02 August 2022

An Australian perspective on circuit breakers and market quality

Ben Jackson, General Manager, Market Operations participated in a WFE webinar and shares insights on circuit breakers and their impact on market quality.

INSIGHTS | DLT

18 JULY 2022

Succeeding in the ‘brave new world’ of digitalised finance

Tim Hogben, ASX and Rodolf Salem, Lygon, a Sydney-based start-up, share insights on developments in DLT and smart contracts.

INSIGHTS | ENERGY

7 JUNE 2022

Australia’s fast-growing energy market

Energy market participants are dealing with a changing environment to harness renewable energy technologies.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

31 MAY 2022

What’s unique about Australian bond futures?

The first article in the ASX series on the Australian bond futures market explores the benefits of futures, the differences between Australian and offshore markets, and why ASX Bond Futures rank among the top three interest rate futures contracts globally.

INSIGHTS | MARKETS

4 APRIL 2022

New frontiers in financial markets

This is a time of evolution and change in the financial sector, both in Australia and globally.

INSIGHTS | ASX DATA

19 APRIL 2022

Data Insights 2022

ASX Information Services

Key indicators of activity in the Australian financial market over time.

BLOG SERIES | BLOCKCHAIN WEEK

27 JULY 2023

Blockchain Trends 2023

ASX DLT Solutions

Paul Stonham, General Manager, DLT Solutions at ASX shares his key learnings from Australian Blockchain Week through a series of blogs on the major trends for the industry.

INSIGHT REPORT | CORPORATE ACTIONS

17 FEBRUARY 2022

Corporate Actions in Australia: The Case for Transformation

ASX Information Services

Insights from a benchmarking program on corporate actions processing in Australia paint a clear picture of the industry landscape and provide a compelling business case for change.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

8 DECEMBER 2021

Uncleared margin and central clearing access

ASX and KangaNews

The introduction of uncleared-margin rules for OTC derivatives in Australia is leading market participants to consider central-clearing solutions.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

11 OCTOBER 2021

The road to multiple clearers

ASX

Do I need multiple clearers?  This is a key question for many buy-side firms when commencing or expanding usage of centrally cleared OTC derivatives.

ARTICLE | OTC MARKETS UPDATE

18 AUGUST 2021

Improving counterparty access and liquidity

ASX

With trading continuing to shift from a non-cleared to cleared basis, access to central clearing enables firms to improve or retain desired levels of access to counterparties and liquidity.

WHITEPAPER | MARKET INSIGHTS CONNECTIVITY

15 JULY 2021

Special report: Ecosystems for Success

ASX Connectivity Services

A whitepaper discussing the importance of connectivity in capital market ecosystems, taking a closer look at exchange colocation facilities.

ARTICLE | MARKET INSIGHTS OTC

06 JULY 2021

Strategies for Uncleared Margin Rules

ASX 

OTC and futures clearing provide a key risk management tool when managing derivatives trading. We provide insight into the implementation of the uncleared margin rules in Australia and review some of the strategies firms are putting in place.