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Qi Huo Ri Bao Wang·2025-09-25 23:37

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of China's options market has significantly enhanced its ability to serve the real economy, becoming a crucial pillar for capital market reform and risk management in a volatile global financial landscape [1][2]. Market Growth - The market scale has continuously expanded, with record high open interest of 13.48 million contracts on August 6, 2025, and a daily average open interest increase of 207% compared to 2022 [2]. - The number of listed options has accelerated, with 62 options currently available, covering major sectors such as energy, agriculture, and metals [7]. - Corporate participation has increased, with notable growth in open interest and trading activity among corporate clients in various sectors, indicating a rising acceptance of options as flexible risk management tools [2][6]. Historical Development - The options market in China has evolved from its inception in 2015, with significant milestones including the launch of the first financial ETF options and commodity options, paving the way for a comprehensive derivatives market [4][5]. - The period from 2015 to 2018 was characterized by the expansion of pilot programs and regulatory frameworks, establishing a solid foundation for market growth [4]. - Since 2019, the market has entered a phase of accelerated growth, with the introduction of various commodity options and the expansion of index options [5]. Performance Metrics - In the first half of 2025, the average daily trading volume of financial futures options reached 284.78 billion yuan, reflecting a sustained increase in market activity [3]. - The average daily trading volume for the soybean meal options was 148,100 contracts, with a year-on-year increase of 29.72%, while gold options saw a staggering 173.54% increase in average daily trading volume [3]. Future Outlook - The options market is expected to continue expanding, with projections indicating that the total trading volume could exceed 1 trillion yuan in 2025, supported by economic recovery and foreign capital inflow [9]. - Product innovation is anticipated to accelerate, with exchanges expected to introduce more options products to achieve full industry chain coverage [9]. - The integration of options with insurance products is expected to empower more small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing their risk management capabilities [9].