Derivatives in Greece and abroad

What are derivative products

Derivative financial products (derivatives) are financial agreements set between 2 or more parties. Their value is directly linked to the value of an underlying asset or index. They are used for hedging and speculation.

Derivatives are traded on organised markets. Their price depends, among others, on the price fluctuations of the underlying assets, such as shares, share indices, bonds, foreign currency or commodities.

The most popular derivative products are futures, options and swaps.

Who they are addressed to

Derivative products are addressed exclusively to experienced investors who:

1. Understand the increased risk of leveraging.
2. Have the necessary knowledge and understand the particular and often complex features of derivatives.

When you invest in derivatives, it is necessary to actively monitor your open positions and manage your investment strategy with caution.

How we make investing easier for you

Investment choices

Gain access to a wide variety of derivative products on an organised market to:

• Hedge different investment risks.
• Leverage your exposure to products and securities of your choosing.

For investments on ATHEX

We are a member of the Athens Stock Exchange Derivative Market and offer trading and clearing services. We’ve always been among the leaders in the Greek market.

As a market maker, we offer all derivative products linked to Greek shares listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, such as:

• Futures and options on the FTSE/ATHEX index
• Equity futures and options on specific mid- and large-cap shares
• Securities lending with listed shares

For investments on international derivative markets

Through our international derivatives team, you gain access to derivative products on all major derivative markets, such as futures and options on:

• Equities and share indices
• Exchange rates
• Bonds
• Commodities
• Interest rates

How you monitor your portfolio

Through Eurobank Trader

• Monitor your Greek derivatives account through statements and contract notes.
• Create tailored watchlists fast and easily with products you already hold or are interested in and track their performance (e.g. price, daily change, transaction volume).

Find out more about the options offered by Eurobank Trader.

Over the phone

Contact your broker to stay up to date about the valuation of your portfolio, your cash and possible margin requirements.

How to invest in derivative products

You can invest:

• Online, through Eurobank Trader, only for derivatives listed on ATHEX.
• Over the phone, with your broker at Eurobank Equities, both on Greek and international derivative products, Monday-Friday 09:00-23:00, even on public holidays.

Find out more about the investment transaction fees and view cost examples we’ve prepared for different investment scenarios.

If you are not a client, find out how you can become a Eurobank Equities client.