PSX Podcast EP 1: Single Stock Cash Settled Futures Launch - A Guide for New & Experienced Investors

The first-ever PSX podcast kicks off with a deep dive into Cash-Settled Futures (CSF) — a new product launching on 1st December 2025. In this episode, we explore what CSF is, who can benefit from it, and how it adds flexibility to Pakistan's derivatives market ecosystem. A crisp, energetic breakdown of the product, set to reshape the trading landscape. Guest: Aamir Mushtaq Kanju, Head of Strategy, Products and Data Science, PSX Host: Sharleen Ansari 00:00 In this episode 01:02 Introduction 02:09 Guest Introduction 02:33 What is Cash-Settled Futures (CSF) 02:53 Two types of Future Contracts (Deliverable Future & Cash Settled) 04:32 What are the changes and variations done for the relaunch of CSF 10:42 Difference between Deliverable Future & Cash Settled Future 15:13 Who all can invest in CSF 17:29 Symbols Trading & Stocks in the CSF market 19:56 Available maturities in the CSF market 22:42 Pricing variations 23:04 How to make money through CSF 26:59 Understanding CSF in detail before investing 27:33 Access comprehensive CSF information on the PSX website 28:13 How much can an investor invest 30:29 Important tips for investors for maximizing profits in CSF 33:37 Closing Notes