Borsa Istanbul Adjusts Settlement Dates for July 15 Holiday

Due to the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, Borsa Istanbul has adjusted its settlement schedule, pushing today's transactions to July 16 Thursday and tomorrow's to July 17 Friday. No trading session will be held on July 15 Wednesday. This adjustment also applies to the Derivatives and Options Market (VİOP), where settlement and physical delivery processes for index and stock futures contracts will be suspended. Investors must factor in these changes when managing liquidity and risk exposure.

Settlement Date Revisions

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■Today's transactions settlement: July 16 Thursday

■Tomorrow's transactions settlement: July 17 Friday

■No session on July 15 Wednesday

VİOP Settlement and Delivery Suspension

■Index and stock futures contracts will not undergo settlement

■Physical delivery processes also halted for the same date

■Traders should reassess positions and adjust hedging strategies proactively

Markets face a unique operational challenge as the July 15 holiday shifts Borsa Istanbul's settlement calendar by two days. The suspension of settlements and deliveries in VİOP could temporarily disrupt liquidity for derivative instruments. Investors should recalibrate their strategies to mitigate potential volatility during this transition period.