| Monthly Listed Volume | |||
| April 2003 | April 2002 | Percent Change | |
| Total Share Volume | 1,653,979,181 | 1,540,696,303 | 7.35% |
| Total Trade Volume | 1,951,137 | 2,222,689 | -12.22% |
| Monthly OTC Volume | |||
| April 2003 | April 2002 | Percent Change | |
| OTC Share Volume | 253,976,752 | 384,240,867 | -33.90% |
| OTC Trade Volume | 324,569 | 564,193 | -42.47% |
The CHX share volume increased by 7.35 percent from April 2002. Total trade volume was down 12 percent from April 2002. Total OTC share volume declined to 253,976,752, a decrease of 34 percent from April 2002. OTC trade volume was down 42 percent for the same period last year.
The Chicago Stock Exchange was founded May 15, 1882 and is the third most active stock exchange in terms of share and trade volume. The CHX is the strongest force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 3,500 NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ and CHX-exclusive issues.
