Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) is pleased to announce that it has selected the nicknames for its new gold and platinum futures products which are scheduled for listing on April 13, 2026. The nicknames were unveiled at a special ceremony today.
OSE received an overwhelming response to our public call for nickname suggestions, with a total of 831 submissions. After careful consideration by Japan Commodity Futures Industry Association (JCFIA) and OSE, OSE has selected "Pocket Gold 100 Futures" and "Pocket Platinum 100 Futures" as the official nicknames for our new products.
OSE is also pleased to recognize Mr. Matsuhashi Yoshinori (pen name) as the official namer of these products, being the first to submit an entry with the winning nicknames. Our deepest thanks go to everyone who participated and shared their creative ideas with us.
At today's nickname announcement ceremony for the new products, OSE was honored to welcome distinguished guests from the market, including Mr. Kenmochi Hiroaki, Chairman of JCFIA. During the event, Yokoyama Ryusuke, President and CEO of OSE, presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Matsuhashi. Additionally, Mr. Kenmochi awarded Mr. Matsuhashi a half-ounce gold coin as a prize.
Comment from Yokoyama Ryusuke, President and CEO of OSE
On October 9, 2025, the price of Gold Standard Futures on OSE broke into the JPY 20,000 range, and on September 26, Platinum Standard Futures exceeded JPY 7,000. Reflecting this upward trend in precious metal prices, trading activity has been remarkably robust, with the current average daily volume reaching 98,794 contracts for Gold Standard Futures and 13,755 contracts for Platinum Standard Futures.
At present, OSE offers three types of gold and platinum futures: Standard Futures, Mini Futures, and Rolling-Spot Futures.
The Pocket Gold 100 Futures and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures are scheduled for listing on April 13, 2026, as reformed versions of the existing Rolling-Spot Futures.
These new products are based on the prices of Gold and Platinum Standard Futures and feature a compact trading unit of 100 grams. This design enables investors to participate in the market with relatively modest capital, even amid the overall rise in gold and platinum prices of late.
The key feature of these new products is that they have only one contract month a year, the final trading day being in December. This straightforward structure makes it easy to know which contracts to trade, providing an accessible entry point for those new to futures trading.
Mr. Matsuhashi proposed the nickname “Pocket” to express the compact nature of the 100-gram unit, aiming to create an image of something “easy to hold” even for investors who are just starting out in futures trading. We appreciate the thought put into this idea, which perfectly reflects our aspiration for these new products to be approachable and welcomed by all generations.
True to the appealing image conveyed by their new names, we aim to cultivate Pocket Gold 100 Futures and Pocket Platinum 100 Futures into products that are widely welcomed and trusted by a broad range of investors.
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