The Moscow Exchange reported a robust rise in activity for September, with total trading turnover climbing 67 percent from the same month a year earlier, reaching 124.1 trillion rubles. This figure was published on the exchange’s official platform and reflects a sustained uptick across multiple segments of the market.
In the equity segment, trading volume surged by 85 percent, amounting to 2.714 trillion rubles. The bond market also posted gains, with corporate and government bonds rising 21.7 percent to 1.265 trillion rubles. Across the month, the exchange listed 77 bonds valued at 2.866 trillion rubles, illustrating continued issuer activity and investor demand that broadened the market’s base and liquidity.
Turning to the foreign exchange market, turnover advanced by 65.1 percent to 32.2 trillion rubles, while the average daily volume increased to about 1.5 trillion rubles, signaling stronger participation from both institutional and private traders. In the derivatives space, growth reached 87.5 percent, with the market posting 8.9 trillion rubles in turnover and an average daily volume at about 421.6 billion rubles, underscoring rising engagement with risk management and speculative strategies.
At the start of September, the exchange noted an expansion in private investor participation within Russia, with the investor base growing to approximately 26.81 million individuals. The platform also reported that August 2023 alone saw more than 1.06 million new accounts opened, contributing to a total private investor pool exceeding 45.9 million by that period. This trend points to increasing retail interest and deeper market penetration, supported by accessible trading infrastructure and education efforts aimed at beginners and seasoned participants alike.
Earlier, analysts outlined straightforward steps for newcomers looking to start investing with modest capital, emphasizing the importance of clear goals, risk assessment, and consistent practice before committing larger sums. These foundational recommendations remain relevant as the market continues to evolve and attract a broader audience of Canadian and American investors seeking exposure to Russian market dynamics and related instruments.