Graphs tell it all

What are the main trends in the evolution of traded volumes in both equity and derivatives over the last year? The graphs and comments displayed in this section can help you find answers!

Graphs on traded equities

Number of trades in equity shares (in thousands), by region

 

The volume of equity trades on the most active exchanges improved during Q2 09, with a positive growth of 8.48% from Q1 09, and 31.13 % from Q2 08. Volume analysis by region shows Asia has caught up and overtaken the US; volumes were 0.34% higher than in the US. Strong activity in China and India is the main driver of the dynamism of the Asian marketplaces.

The volume of equity trades on the most active exchanges improved during Q2 2009, with a positive growth of 8.48% from Q1 2009, and 31.13 % from Q2 2008. Volume analysis by region shows Asia has caught up and overtaken the US; volumes were 0.34% higher than in the US. Strong activity in China and India is the main driver of the dynamism of the Asian marketplaces.

Domestic market capitalization (USD millions) by region

Total Domestic Market Capitalization of the world’s key exchanges sharply decreased from Q1 08, recording a negative change of 45% in Q1 09. However, valuations rose by 21% in Q2 09 when compared with Q1. America’s key exchanges are the largest by market capitalization, with a valuation of $44 trillion. That is 20% higher than Asia and 46% more than Europe.

Total Domestic Market Capitalization of the world’s key exchanges sharply decreased from Q1 2008, recording a negative change of 45% in Q1 2009. However, valuations rose by 21% in Q2 2009 when compared with Q1. America’s key exchanges are the largest by market capitalization, with a valuation of $44 trillion. That is 20% higher than Asia and 46% more than Europe.

Value of shares trading (USD millions)

The curve shows that measured by value, more business is being transacted in Asia-Pacific than EMEA. The monthly average of the value of shares traded in Asia-Pacific for the first eight months of 2009 is 41% higher than EMEA's. This appears to be a trend, as in Q1 2009, the difference in the value traded was just 17%, and in Q2 it was 36%.

The curve shows that measured by value, more business is being transacted in Asia-Pacific than EMEA. The monthly average of value for Asia during 2009 rose by 9% when compared with 2008 but, it went down for Americas (-33%) and Europe (-47%). Also, the monthly average of value in Asia-Pacific for the first eight months of 2009 is 41% higher than EMEA's. This appears to be a trend, as in Q1 2009, the difference in the value traded was just 17%, and in Q2 it was 36%

Graphs on traded derivatives

By region, number of contracts traded: Single Stock, Stock Index, Bond Options and Futures

In the derivatives markets, the total number of contracts traded in Single Stock, Stock Index, Bond Options and Futures grew 9% in Q2 09 from Q1 09, and by 2 % when compared with Q2 08. Activity was strongest in Asia, which saw 1% more turnover than the US markets and 19 % more than Europe.

In the derivatives markets, the total number of contracts traded in Single Stock, Stock Index, Bond Options and Futures grew 9% in Q2 2009 from Q1 2009, and by 2 % when compared with Q2 2008. Activity was strongest in Asia, which saw 1% more turnover than the US markets and 19 % more than Europe.

By marketplace, number of contracts traded: Single Stock, Stock Index, Bond Options and Futures

The Top Derivatives Market in term of total number of contracts traded is the Korea Exchange, which saw an average monthly turnover of 222,388,007 contracts during 2008. Activity has risen by 5.79% in the first half of 2009. Eurex is the second largest by contracts traded. Average monthly turnover in 2009 is 149,426,704, a 17% decrease from 2008. As of June 09, NYSE LIFFE Europe, CBOE and ISE are in 3rd, 4th and 5th position.

The Top Derivatives Market in term of total number of contracts traded is the Korea Exchange, which saw an average monthly turnover of 222,388,007 contracts during 2008. Activity has risen by 5.79% in the first half of 2009. Eurex is the second largest by contracts traded. Average monthly turnover in 2009 is 149,426,704, a 17% decrease from 2008. As of June 2009, NYSE LIFFE Europe, CBOE and ISE are in 3rd, 4th and 5th position.

Notional principal in billions of US dollars

The North-American derivatives markets are maintaining the lead for the notional principal value. In 2008, its valuation was of 53 %; but, it has lost 3% during 2009 first semester for the benefit of the European marketplaces, which market share rose by 4% between 2008 and 2009 - going from 39% to 43%. The Asia-Pacific together with others marketplaces represent 8% of the total value and they lost 1% during the first six months of 2009. Total value for all marketplaces had decreased by 28% at the end of the Q2 2009. However, an improvement of 16% has occurred between Q1 and Q2 2009.

The North-American derivatives markets are maintaining the lead for the notional principal value. In 2008, its valuation was of 53 %; and, it has lost 3% during 2009 first semester for the benefit of the European marketplaces, which market share rose by 4% between 2008 and 2009 - going from 39% to 43%. The Asia-Pacific together with others marketplaces represent 8% of the total value and they lost 1% during the first six months of 2009. Total value for all marketplaces had decreased by 28% at the end of Q2 2009. However, an improvement of 16% had occurred between Q1 and Q2 2009.

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