What is a stock index future?

A stock index future is a futures contract where the underlying value is a stock index or a part thereof. This means that the value of the future is based on the performance of a specific stock index, such as the AEX-index.

Stock index futures are traded on exchanges such as Euronext and are often used by investors to speculate on or hedge against future movements in the stock market.

This term relates to specific financial markets and can be influenced by legal provisions and market conditions.