Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad has announced that it will relaunch its Single Stock Futures contract on 24 March 2026. The revamped SSF will be based on the constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, comprising the 30 largest companies listed on the MAIN Market by market capitalisation.
The revamped SSF features a smaller contract size of 100 shares per contract, a significant reduction from the previous 1,000, making it more accessible for investors and for more effective hedging. To further enhance affordability to traders, the contract requires a relatively low initial margin, starting from just 10% of the contract value, allowing for a lower capital outlay to begin trading. In addition, the position limits have been increased to 13,500 contracts across all contract months, offering investors enhanced flexibility for portfolio management.
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives and Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, said, “Our commitment as a multi-asset exchange is to expand market opportunities for all segments of investors, and the relaunch of SSF is a cornerstone in our strategy to broaden participation to derivatives trading. This initiative underscores our dedication to meeting the growing demand of Malaysian investors for diversified investment tools and to enhance market liquidity.”
The revamped SSF will be available for trading Monday to Friday, from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm during the morning and afternoon trading sessions.
SSF, a type of futures contract, derives its value from an individual stock and enables investors to capitalise on both bullish and bearish market conditions. Each SSF contract represents an agreement to buy or sell a specified number of underlying stocks at a predetermined price on a specified future date. As an effective tool for hedging stock portfolios, SSF empowers investors with versatile strategies for managing market exposure.
