The Vienna Stock Exchange is posting gains after a phase of turbulence caused by insecurity over Greece and the influence of China’s economic development. An upswing in Eastern EU countries has bolstered the price trends. Equity trading volumes are increasing.
In particular, trading volumes in equities rose steeply in Q3 2015 by 19.1%, climbing from EUR 11.41 billion (Q3 2014) to EUR 13.59 billion (Q3 2015). The number of exchange orders rose by 43.5% (Q3 2014: EUR 1.44 million; Q3 2015: EUR 2.07 million). From January to September 2015, trading volumes in equities amounted to EUR 44.19 billion, which is 22.5% more than during the same period of the previous year.
The average monthly trading volume is EUR 4.91 billion (2014: EUR 4.01 billion). The growth trend in trading volumes for equities is stable and sustainable: from February to September, the Vienna Stock Exchange reported a gain in trading volumes every month versus the previous year. Over 6 million equity orders were executed from January to September, 40% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Contact:
Tina Fischer
Senior Relationship Manager
Global Securities Services Austria
tina.fischer@unicreditgroup.at