SPM(SH:600459) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-31 15:36Core Viewpoint - The Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFE) is seeking public opinion on the upcoming launch of platinum and palladium futures and options contracts, addressing the urgent hedging needs of industry players due to significant price volatility in recent years [1][2][6]. Group 1: Futures and Options Launch - GFE has announced the public consultation for platinum and palladium futures and options contracts, with a deadline for feedback set for August 7, 2025 [5]. - Platinum and palladium futures will have no alternative delivery products and will implement a brand delivery system, requiring delivery products to be registered brands published by the exchange [4][11]. - The trading codes for platinum and palladium futures are "PT" and "PD," respectively, with a contract size of 1000 grams per lot and a minimum price fluctuation of 0.05 yuan per gram [13]. Group 2: Market Context and Demand - Platinum and palladium are crucial raw materials in the new energy sector, particularly in fiberglass and hydrogen energy applications, and are considered scarce resources globally [6]. - The demand for hedging in the industry has become urgent due to significant fluctuations in the spot prices of platinum and palladium in recent years [6]. - GFE has previously launched futures for industrial silicon, polysilicon, and lithium carbonate, indicating a focus on supporting green and low-carbon development [7][10]. Group 3: Delivery and Trading Rules - The delivery method for platinum and palladium futures will follow established practices in the futures market, including physical delivery and various delivery options [13]. - The quality standards for delivery will be based on national and international standards, with specific indicators for purity and impurity levels [13]. - The holding limits for positions will vary based on the trading volume, with specific limits set for both platinum and palladium contracts [14].