RTS Stock Exchange Order-Driven Market: September Market Data

For the period of September 1st – September 30th, 2003, total trading volume of direct and indirect transactions (including REPO transactions) totaled 18 997 million rubles, compared with 14 090 million in August. Internet trading accounted for 35% of total trading volume in rubles. 25 161 transactions were closed, up from 23 322 transactions in August 2003.

Currently 169 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.