RTS Stock Exchange Order-Driven Market: June Data

In June 2003 the Order-driven market total trading volume, including direct, indirect and repo transactions grew by 17% and reached 13 198 million rubles (in May the volume equaled 293 million rubles) with 283 million shares changing hands. 16 500 indirect transactions were reported, compared with 17 617 in May.

Direct and REPO transactions total volume accounted for 5 361 million rubles, a 48 increase over 1 526 million rubles in May. 578 transactions were registered, 22% up on May's 472.

Currently 161 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.