The statistical monthly report contains the latest trade and turnover figures for
SIX Swiss Exchange and Scoach Suisse.…
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As at the end of April, SIX Swiss Exchange posted a turnover of CHF 358’589 million for the current year. This corresponds to an increase of more than 10% compared to the same period in the previous year, despite one trading day less (82 versus 83). Especially the segments equities (incl. funds and ETPs) and ETFs had a positive effect on the growth in turnover, with increases of 16.4% and 24.6% respectively, whereas turnover in the segments for bonds (both CHF and international) as well as structured products and warrants remained below the values of 2012.
Increase of trading volume
As for the number of transactions, SIX Swiss Exchange also posted an increase across all trading segments. A total of 11’637’574 trades since the beginning of the year corresponds to a change of almost 5% compared to the first four months in 2012. Again, the biggest increase was recorded in the ETF segment, with 22.1% (and 333’302 transactions). When comparing April 2013 with the previous month, the total of 3’155’957 trades amounts to an increase of almost 12% more transactions executed on SIX Swiss Exchange and Scoach Suisse.
Launch of Sponsored Funds: trade funds like shares
Since March 2013, the results of the segment equities including funds and ETPs are comprising the numbers of the new segment Sponsored Funds. As at the end of April, a turnover of CHF 39.30 million has been recorded since launch. Sponsored Funds allow private and institutional investors to trade traditional mutual funds like shares.
Source: ETFWorld.co.uk
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