Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange has released the trading and settlement schedule for cash settled futures (CSF) contracts for the month of December 2026. According to the report dated September 25, 2026, the trading of the December 2026 futures contract will commence on September 28, 2026, a Monday, and will conclude on December 24, 2026, a Thursday. The settlement of these contracts is set to occur on December 28, 2026, also a Monday.

The designated market category has specified a comprehensive list of securities eligible for trading in the CSF market. This list, referred to as 'Annexure A', includes 72 securities from various sectors. Among the notable names are AGP Limited, MCB Bank Limited, and Engro Fertilizers Limited. Other eligible securities include prominent companies such as Attock Petroleum Limited, Millat Tractors Limited, and Pakistan State Oil Company Limited.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the CSF market provides an avenue for traders to engage in futures contracts based on the listed securities. The market participants can take positions in these contracts with an expectation of settling in cash, rather than the physical delivery of the underlying assets, on the specified settlement date.

The list also features a diverse range of industries, highlighting companies such as Fauji Cement Company Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, among others. This broad spectrum underscores the varied investment opportunities available within the CSF market for the upcoming trading period.