This increase is due to the growing interest of companies to seek financing through the stock market, it is reflected in the 108% increase in the amounts of what they have made available (securities issued) and what was purchased by investors, for May 2021 presented a significant amount US$341.5 million, with respect to last year was US$164.2.
The Financial System Indicators in relation to the amounts traded in the secondary market of the Stock Exchange obtained an inter-annual variation of 48.5% according to the data as of may 2021, the amount was US$141.1 million traded for the purchase and sale of securities issued among investors, thus demonstrating, the growth of the country's stock market.
Compared to may 2020, the amount was US$95 million. Likewise, the growth of bank savings accounts continues, which, as of June 4, have experienced an interannual increase of 10.6%, reflecting the solidity of the salvadoran banking sector.