SWX And virt-x Key Figures For October

In October 2006, turnover on SWX and virt-x amounted to CHF 147.6 billion, 4.1 % higher than in September 2006. Derivatives trading recorded a 33.4 % gain in turnover, while activity in exchange traded funds increased by 35.2 %. Compared to October of last year, overall trading activity increased by 15.9 %; particularly gratifying was the turnover in international bonds (+79.4 %).

The share indices once again hit historical highs in October. The blue chip SMI® closed out the month at 8,569.7, 1.71% higher than the 8,425.9 level recorded at the end of September. The October closing price of the broad-based SPI® stood at 6,700.4 compared to the prior-month reading of 6567.56. The best performance was put in by the SMIM® Price Index, which gained a hefty 6.24 %.

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