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Trading activity on the Swiss exchange has risen sharply in the year to date compared with the same period of 2016. Trading turnover grew by 6.3% to CHF 1'245.1 billion, and the number of trades increased by 8.4% to 47'453'956.
At segment level, ETFs were particularly strong and reached a new all-time high: the previous all-time record high in terms of annual turnover, last year's figure of CHF 103.8 billion, was already surpassed on 23 November. Overall, ETF turnover after eleven months reached CHF 106'531 million, an increase of 14.3% over the previous year.
Almost all trading segments posted higher turnover month-on-month
Looking at November alone, trading activity was also up significantly month-on-month. Trading turnover rose by 6.8% to CHF 115.0 billion, and the number of trades increased by 7.8% to 4'739'010. Almost all trading segments posted higher turnover month-on-month. The equities including funds & ETPs segment was the leading contributor to turnover. Its turnover rose by 4.2% to CHF 88.1 billion, and the number of trades reached 4'553'095 - a gain of 7.6%.
A new record has also been set in SIX Swiss Exchange At Midpoint, the non-displayed pool for Swiss equities. In November. total monthly turnover exceeded CHF 500 million for the first time. Detailed figures are available in theSwissAtMid Monthly Execution Report. Launched just over a year ago, SwissAtMid looks back on a year of growth.
New industrial company on SIX Swiss Exchange
On 16 November, Poenina Holding AG become the sixth company this year to list its shares for public trading on SIX Swiss Exchange. Poenina Holding AG is a leading provider of services in the area of building technology and building envelope in the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
More detailed figures are available in the statistical monthly report[PDF]. The SIX Swiss Exchange website provides daily figures for volume and turnover.
