NSE Derivatives are futures contracts based on the most popular traded equities in Kenya, this includes:
- British American Tobacco Kenya
- KCB Group Plc
- Equity Group Holdings
- Safaricom
- East African Breweries
- ABSA Bank Kenya PLC
In addition, an Index has been created to cover 25 of the biggest stocks in Kenya, called the NSE 25 share index.
Investors buy or sell derivatives to manage their risk associated with the underlying security, to protect against fluctuations in its value, or to profit from market movements.