CHX President and CEO A.D. Frazier stated, "This has been the most difficult month in the modern history of the markets. We take great comfort in the way in which the industry has united in cooperation after the events of September 11. And as we go forward in our efforts, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families."
Share volume in September 2001 was 2,040,310,157 compared to 2,212,518,801 in September 2000, a decrease of 7.78%. Trade volume in September 2001 was 3,299,154 compared to 5,059,903 in September 2000, a fall of 34.80%.
OTC Share volume in September 2001 was 714,938,397 compared to 981,417,889 in September 2000, a fall of 27.15%. OTC Trade volume in September 2001 was 1,127,883 compared to 2,871,503 in September 2000, a fall of 60.72%.
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 the fastest growing exchange, over the past five years, providing the strongest force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 4,000 NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq and CHX-exclusive issues, more than any other U.S. stock exchange.
