SIX Swiss Exchange is pleased to look back on a very successful year again. With an increase of over 14%, turnover in 2014 significantly surpassed CHF 1'000 billion. Of the total of CHF 1'148.1 billion, 851.5 were reached in the segment Equities (incl. Funds and ETPs) which grew by even 18.8%. All trading segments recorded an increase, with the exception of one. In the previous year, turnover had already grown by 12.5% and passed the threshold of CHF 1'000 billion. In 2014, the number of transactions also grew by a double-digit figure, increasing by 12.6% (2013: 9.3%) to a total of 38'832'343.
In July, SIX Swiss Exchange won the title as global "exchange of the year" which was handed out for the first time by Global Investor/isf at the Investment Excellence Awards 2014. The independent jury of international experts rewardedSIX Swiss Exchange for its achievements in several areas. "Our entire team is delighted with the award as we have consistently made a focus on customers our aim over the last few years", commented Christian Katz, CEOSIX Swiss Exchange.
Numerous milestones
Regarding new listings, 2014 has been an excellent year for SIX Swiss Exchange with six new companies. The IPO season opened in April with the Thurgauer Kantonalbank, followed by Bravofly Rumbo Group, SFS, HIAG Immobilien, theGlarner Kantonalbank and Molecular Partners.
Furthermore, the exchange expanded its offering with active ETFs as well as the listing of the first CNY bond. Further milestones include the launch of new indices, such as the SPI Select Dividend 20 Index and the SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index.
In the trading area, a successful upgrade of the trading platform was realized with the SWXess Maintenance Release 5(SMR5), and the four new participants Deep Blue Capital and Hudson River Trading Europe as well as ICF BANK AG Wertpapierhandelsbank and Renell Wertpapierhandelsbank AG joined the exchange.
Finally, Sponsored Foreign Shares, a trading segment for international equities, was launched in November 2014. Investors now can trade over 500 blue chips from 26 different countries directly on the Swiss exchange, in Swiss franc and during Swiss trading hours.
Comprehensive statistics
More detailed figures are available in the statistical monthly report[PDF]. An overview of order book quality atSIX Swiss Exchange is reflected in the Equity Liquidity Matrix (ELM), while our tool Intraday Activity allows a monitoring of daily trading turnover on SIX Swiss Exchange. Furthermore, our website provides daily figures for volume and turnover.