Today, Monday, November 27, Saudi Tadawul is preparing to launch and begin trading in the option contracts product for single stocks, which will be cleared by the Securities Clearing Center Company Muqassa.

These options contracts for single stocks will enable local and international investors to hedge and manage risks effectively. They will also contribute to enhancing the diversity of products available for trading in the market, and will use a specific company’s stock as its primary asset.

The shares were selected from a diverse group of companies listed on the Saudi Tadawul, whose primary assets include shares of 4 companies: Saudi Aramco, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Telecom Company, and SABIC.