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SAFEX now lists WTI, Gold and Platinum futures, allowing clients access to the energy and precious metals complex.
Clients can hedge risks, add enhanced financial engineering to commodity stock portfolios, combine various equity and commodity positions, and participate in the price appreciation of South Africa's flagship commodities.
Gold
Gold futures (Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct) are listed on SAFEX and include the corresponding ZAR forward points, which translate into a ZAR/ounce price. Gold is an inflation hedge and safe-haven investment in volatile times. Gold is traded in the interbank market as a currency pair (XAU/USD) and exhibits a close correlation with interest rate differentials and central bank gold lease rates.
- Trading hours: 09:00 – 15:45
Contact us:
- Commodities +27 11 269 9820
- Commodities futures +27 11 269 9607
- Soft commodities +27 11 269 9800
- Metals and Energy +27 11 269 9140
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)
WTI futures (Feb, Jun, Aug and Dec) are listed on SAFEX and include the corresponding ZAR forward points, which translate into a ZAR/barrel price.
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude is the most actively traded energy complex commodity in the world. Brent (BFO) is a North Sea crude whereas WTI is from the Gulf of Mexico. WTI remains the main pricing benchmark for most other crudes.
- Trading hours: 09:00 – 15:45
Contact us:
- Commodities +27 11 269 9820
- Commodities futures +27 11 269 9607
- Soft commodities +27 11 269 9800
- Metals and Energy +27 11 269 9140
Platinum
Platinum futures (Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct) are listed on SAFEX, including the corresponding ZAR forward points, which translate into a ZAR/ounce price. Platinum is an inflation hedge and safe-haven investment. It is more of an industrial metal than gold.
- Trading hours: 09:00 – 15:45
Contact us:
- Commodities +27 11 269 9820
- Commodities futures +27 11 269 9607
- Soft commodities +27 11 269 9800
- Metals and Energy +27 11 269 9140