Trading statistics for Q1 2019 show an average daily turnover of EUR 1m (-25% YoY). Meanwhile, the major index CROBEX ended Q1 at 1,797.81 (+2.8%).

The Zagreb Stock Exchange published their trading statistics for Q1 2019, showing an average daily turnover of EUR 1m. This represents a decrease of 25% YoY.

Of the total traded value traded in the period (excluding block transactions), HT generated 15.8%, followed by Valamar with 13.3%, Adris (preferred shares) with 10.6%, Maistra with 6.1% and Optima Telekom with 5.7%.  These 5 shares generated more than half of the turnover recorded by the entire market.

When observing the total equity market capitalization, it decreased by 3.4% YoY (and increased 2.6% YTD). Ina’s share price remains the biggest influence on the total exchange equity market capitalization, accounting for about 23% of the total value. Next come two Croatian banks – Zagrebacka banka and PBZ with 15% and 11%, respectively. Further, 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 year, the main index CROBEX increased by 2.8%, ending at 1,797.81. Meanwhile, CROBEXtr (total return) observed the highest increase of 2.88% of all indexes. On the flip side, CROBEXtransport recorded the highest decrease of 25.6%.