Saturday, 12 June 2021 04:35

Amounts traded in the primary market reflect an increase of 108%.

Written by Alondra Gutiérrez

The Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero (SSF) through its official Twitter account announced the increase in the amounts traded in the primary market in the Stock Exchange which reflected an increase.

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.