Trading statistics for February 2019 show an average daily turnover of roughly EUR 1.3m (-1% YoY). Meanwhile, the major index CROBEX ended February up by 2.1%.

The Zagreb Stock Exchange published their trading statistics for February 2019 on Friday, showing an average daily turnover of roughly EUR 1.3m. For comparison, the average daily turnover decreased by 1% when compared to the same period last year. Of the total value traded in the period (excluding block transactions), HT generated 22%, followed by Valamar with 10%, Zagrebacka Banka with 8%, Adris (preferred shares) with 7% and Maistra with 6%. These 5 companies generated more than half of the turnover recorded by the entire market.

Along with the average daily turnover, the total equity market capitalization is also down by 1% YoY. Ina’s share price remains the biggest influence on the total exchange equity market capitalization, accounting for about 24% of the total value. Next come two Croatian banks– Zagrebacka Banka and PBZ with 15% and 11%, respectively. Afterwards, HT holds 10% while Adris Group’s regular shares account for 4% of the total market capitalization value.

When compared to the beginning of the month the major index CROBEX went up 2.1%, ending at 1.798,98. On the flips side all four sector indices ended the month in the red with CROBEXkons (construction) down 16.7%, followed by CROBEXtran (transport) -12.3%, CROBEXnutr (food) -4.6%, CROBEXindu (industrial) -0.27% and CROBEXturi (tourism) -0.03%.