Mini bond futures

Explore European government bond markets 

Mini bond futures are exchange-traded derivatives that provide exposure to key European government bond markets through standardised contracts listed on Borsa Italiana. 

Designed to offer access to fixed income markets in a regulated trading environment, Mini Bond Futures can be used by investors looking to gain exposure to government bond price movements, express a market view on interest rates, or learn more about how bond derivatives work. 

Whether you're new to fixed income derivatives or looking to deepen your understanding, this page brings together educational resources, product information and expert insights to help you explore the market. 

What are mini bond futures? 

Mini bond futures are listed derivatives linked to European government bond markets. Their value is based on the performance of an underlying government bond contract, allowing investors to gain exposure to bond market movements without directly investing in the underlying bonds. 

These products provide access to some of Europe's most important sovereign debt markets and can be used to better understand how bond prices, yields and interest rate expectations interact.