| Monthly Listed Volume | |||
| May 2003 | May 2002 | Percent Change | |
| Total Share Volume | 2,071,520,868 | 1,440,775,893 | 43.78% |
| Total Trade Volume | 2,646,056 | 2,038,629 | 29.80% |
| Monthly OTC Volume | |||
| May 2003 | May 2002 | Percent Change | |
| OTC Share Volume | 314,388,332 | 372,135,945 | -15.52% |
| OTC Trade Volume | 394,651 | 542,320 | -27.23% |
The CHX share volume increased by 43.78 percent from May 2002. Total trade volume was up 30 percent from May 2002. Total OTC share volume declined to 314,388,332, a decrease of 16 percent from May 2002. OTC trade volume was down 27 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.
