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Media Release
Bombay Stock Exchange Kick Starts Mock Trading for Options The Sock Exchange, Mumbai is gearing up for the launch of Index based (Sensex) Options very shortly. The Exchange is conducting Mock Trading Sessions for Sensex Options for the benefit of Members of the Exchange from 19th May, 2001 from 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. everyday. Representatives nominated by the members of the Exchange can participate in these sessions which will be held in the BSE Training Institute wherein queries raised by the participants will be resolved. These mock Trading Sessions will simulate Options Trading environment & will familiarize the members with the systems. The mock trading will enable the participants to be fully conversant with the features of the Derivatives Trading & Settlement Software (DTSS) as to how to place orders, how to monitor their positions, how to exercise options bought or how to transfer position of Institutional clients to custodians etc. In the next phase, the mock trading will be done through member's offices.
Dr. Sanjiv Mehta May 17, 2001 |