The Netherlands plays a significant role in the European futures and options market, offering investors and companies instruments to manage risk and capitalise on market opportunities. The main platform for futures and options trading in the Netherlands, Euronext Amsterdam offers futures and options on indices, equities, interest rates and commodities. The most notable futures contract is based on the AEX index, which represents the 25 largest companies on Euronext Amsterdam. Options on the AEX are also widely traded. Aside from index futures and options, options on individual listed stocks allow for more targeted speculation or hedging strategies on specific companies. Thanks to its electronic trading platform, Euronext Amsterdam offers high liquidity for futures and options, making it easier for investors to enter and exit positions and at the same time guaranteeing fast and efficient execution of stock market orders. The Netherlands' futures and options play a crucial role in the Dutch and European economy. They enable better economic planning and allocation of financial resources.