Norwegian Equity Derivatives
London Stock Exchange Derivatives Market (LSEDM) and Oslo Børs linked order Book
The fully linked trading and clearing model enables members of CurveGlobal Markets to trade the Norwegian equity derivatives market within the same order book as Norway’s Oslo Børs members in a seamless process.
The centralised order book is hosted in London Stock Exchange’s primary data centre, and each trade is fully backed by Central Counterparty Clearing. For CurveGlobal Markets members this is LCH Clearnet Ltd, while for Oslo Børs members, this is Six x-clear.
Products available on the linked order book are
- OBX and OBOSX Index futures and options
- Norwegian single stock futures and options
The Norwegian Derivatives contracts will be withdrawn on 29 November 2019.
Members that wish to continue trading Norwegian Derivatives are advised to contact Oslo Børs on +47 22 34 19 80 or by email derivatives@oslobors.no. A position transfer process between LCH Ltd and SIX X-Clear can be arranged.
Products available on the linked order book are
- OBX Index futures and options
- OBOSX index futures
- Norwegian single stock futures and options
Product list available here
LSEDM does apply Oslo Børs Rules to Norwegian products. The Oslo Børs Rule book is available here
Trading Hours
Norwegian stocks | Open | Close |
Trading | 08:00 | 15:20 |
Trade reporting | 07:30 | 16:00 |
All times shown are London times
Expiry Cycles
Contract lifetimes and Expiration Months* |
Normal | Long | AD (100% dividend adjusted) |
3 month contract, listed monthly 12 month contract, listed quarterly |
3 month contract, listed monthly 12 contract, listed quarterly 24 month contract, listed semi-annually |
3 month contract, listed monthly 6 month contract, listed quarterly |
Listing months:
- 3 months terms: Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov
- 6 and 12 months terms: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- 24 months terms : Jun, Dec
* Additional maturities may be listed, subject to Oslo Børs’ assessment.