OREANDA-NEWS. February 16, 2010. On February 15, 2010 a cash-settled futures contract on the RTS Standard Index (RTSS) started trading on FORTS, the derivatives market of RTS.

The RTS Standard Index made up from 15 blue chips of the Russian cash equity market is used as the underlying asset for the newly launched futures contract. Since the constituents’ values are calculated from 10:30 am to 11:50 pm MSK, the new instrument allows market participants to follow the Russian cash equities market when the global markets are open.

For more information and the contract’s specifications, please visit the contract's page.

FORTS, the derivatives market of RTS, is the leading trading venue for futures and options in Russia. Trading on FORTS started in September 2001. At present FORTS has the widest range of instruments in Russia. These are 47 contracts (34 futures and 13 options) on RTS Index, RTS Standard Index, shares of Russian companies, bonds, short term interest rates, currency, oil, silver, diesel oil, sugar and gold.

RTS Standard Index is calculated based on trades in and quotes for the top 15 most liquid stocks of the Russian cash equities market trading on RTS Standard. It is an indicator that tracks performance of the so called blue chips. The RTS Standard Index is calculated from 10.30 am to 11.50 pm MSK.