The CHX share volume decreased by 13 percent from August 2002. Total trade volume was down 15 percent from August 2002. Total OTC share volume declined to 187,664,140, a decrease of 44 percent from August 2002. OTC trade volume was down 40 percent for the same period last year.
The Chicago Stock Exchange was founded May 15, 1882. The CHX is a strong force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 3,500 NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ and CHX-exclusive issues.
| Monthly Listed Volume |
| |
August 2003 |
August 2002 |
Percent Change |
| Total Share Volume |
1,335,312,422 |
1,529,391,129 |
-12.69% |
| Total Trade Volume |
1,740,816 |
2,043,001 |
-14.79% |
| Monthly OTC Volume |
| |
August 2003 |
August 2002 |
Percent Change |
| OTC Share Volume |
187,664,140 |
336,110,206 |
-44.17% |
| OTC Trade Volume |
262,434 |
437,170 |
-39.97% |
| Total Monthly Volume |
| |
August 2003 |
August 2002 |
Percent Change |
| Total Share Volume |
1,522,976,562 |
1,865,501,335 |
-18.36% |
| Total Trade Volume |
2,003,250 |
2,480,171 |
-19.23% |
