RTS Order-Driven Market: I Quarter 2004 Market Data

For the period of January 5th - March 31st, 2004, total trading volume of direct and indirect transactions (including REPO transactions) increased by 64% and reached 141 billion rubles. 154 380 transactions were executed.

Currently 174 companies - professional market participants - trade on the Order-driven market.

The Order-driven market is the unified RTS and St. Petersburg St. Exchange marketplace where corporate stocks are traded. Market participants can submit directly addressed quotes, or quotes with no particular addressee in mind. Trading is being done via St. Petersburg St. Exchange, clearing - through the RTS Stock Exchange Clearinghouse, settlement - via the RTS Stock Exchange Settlement Chamber. The electronic trading system can be accessed via "Plaza Stocks" workstation or through the Internet-trading gateway. Private investors can trade on the Order-driven market by becoming clients of licensed brokerages/investment houses.