The majority of publically listed exchanges experienced a poor performance in May 2010, with a decrease in share price for 17 out of the 18 exchanges.
The Index,* which aims to reflect market sentiment and is a key indicator of exchanges performance, closed at 48,486.38 on 31 May 2010.
Commenting on the Index Herbie Skeete, Managing Director, Mondo Visione and co-founder of the Index said:
"BOVESPA was the only constituent to be in positive territory this month as around the world, financial markets experienced turbulence in the aftermath of the 6 May "flash crash", and worries about Europe's fiscal situation. ”
The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index best performer by capital returns in US dollars was BM&F Bovespa with a 0.8 per cent increase in share price from 30 April 2010 to 31 May 2010.
The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index worst performer by capital returns in US dollars was Hellenic Exchanges SA with a 26.1 per cent decrease in share price from 30 April 2010 to 31 May 2010.
*The FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index is compiled by FTSE Group from data based on the share price performance of listed exchanges and trading platforms.
FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index Monthly Analysis - May 2010