To participate in the derivatives market, please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: OPEN AN ACCOUNT

1.1 Open an underlying securities trading account at PHS
If you do not yet have an underlying account at PHS, please refer to the account opening guide [Here].

1.2 Open a derivatives securities trading account (Derivatives Account) at PHS
Required documents:

  • Derivatives Account Opening Contract [Here].

Notes:

  • When you can deposit margin: Immediately after your Derivatives Account is successfully opened.
  • When you can place orders: Immediately after your Derivatives Account is successfully opened

STEP 2: TRADE DERIVATIVES

2.1 Deposit margin

  • To deposit your Derivatives Account, please see the deposit guide [Here].
  • To request transferring margin to VSDC, please see the guide [Here].

2.2 Place orders

  • At a Branch/Trading Office
  • Via online channels: PHS Web Futures, PHS Elite Trading, please see the guide [Here].

2.3 Fulfil post-trade obligations as required by PHS

  • Post additional margin.
  • Pay variation losses on positions.
  • Settle at expiry.