SIX Swiss Exchange, a prominent financial market platform, has recently witnessed a decline in equities trading turnover. Despite the decrease in trading turnover, the exchange has maintained a robust performance, showcasing resilience in the face of market fluctuations. In the financial year, SIX Swiss Exchange reported equities trading turnover amounting to CHF 791.9 billion, with a total of 44.6 million transactions executed. This data reflects a slight reduction compared to the previous year’s turnover of CHF 802.5 billion and 43.5 million transactions. Notably, the Swiss blue chip index SMI® closed the year at 11,600.9 points, marking a 4.2% increase.

The bond market also demonstrated solid performance, with CHF 104 billion raised in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of issuances surpassing CHF 100 billion. Alongside SIX Swiss Exchange, BME Exchange also concluded the year on a positive note. The Spanish equity market experienced a 6% increase in trading volume, reaching a total of EUR 318 billion. The IBEX35® index saw a significant rise of 14.8%, with a total return of 20% when factoring in dividends distributed throughout the year. Furthermore, derivatives trading witnessed substantial growth, with notable increases in IBEX 35 Options volume and Energy derivatives trading.

Both exchanges expanded their product and service offerings, with SIX Swiss Exchange welcoming six new issuers across ETFs, ETPs, and investment funds. The number of ETFs available to investors reached 1,885, with 254 new launches in the past year. Additionally, the exchange saw a record number of newly listed structured products, showcasing a growing trend in product innovation. SIX Swiss Exchange also saw an increase in the variety of underlyings for crypto products, solidifying its position as a leading platform for such offerings.

In terms of capital-raising efforts, SIX hosted Europe’s largest IPOs in the previous year, further establishing its presence in the financial market landscape. Notable listings included Galderma and Puig, with additional companies joining the Swiss and Spanish markets. BME Growth, the Spanish growth market, raised EUR 573.5 million for the companies that listed in 2024. The overall growth in trading activity, listings, and capital-raising endeavors across both SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange underscores the strength of their market reach and positions them as key players in European financial market infrastructure.

André Buck, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Exchanges, at SIX, emphasized the exchange’s commitment to innovation and value delivery for clients. The consistent performance and growth exhibited by SIX Swiss Exchange throughout 2024 highlight its resilience in a dynamic market environment. This data signifies a positive outlook for the exchange, showcasing its ability to adapt to changing market conditions and drive innovation in the financial sector.