Chicago Stock Exchange April Volume Results

The CHX share volume decreased by 13 percent from April 2001. Total trade volume was down 31 percent from April 2001. Total OTC share volume declined to 674,837,749 a decrease of 44 percent from April 2001. OTC trade volume was down 61 percent for the same period last year.

Monthly Volume

	April 2002	April 2001	Percent Change
Share Volume	2,312,309,590	2,644,742,494	-12.57%
Trade Volume	3,305,824	4,809,177	-31.26%

Monthly OTC Volume

	April 2002	April 2001	Percent Change
OTC Share Volume	674,837,749	1,210,114,906	-44.23%
OTC Trade Volume	1,073,369	2,760,650	-61.12%

The Chicago Stock Exchange was founded May 15, 1882 and is the second most active stock exchange in terms of share and trade volume. The CHX has been one of the fastest growing exchanges, over the past five years, providing the strongest force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 3,800 NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq and CHX-exclusive issues, more than any other U.S. stock exchange.