Astana International Exchange (AIX) presents its market operational update for October 2021. Total traded value for the period was USD 114,349,200 equivalent to KZT 48,693,321,552.80[1], which is 5.5 times more than in September 2021.
In October AIXQI recorded another new all-time high since its launch, rising by 13,8%, from 1,031.61 to 1,173.98, with all index constituents ending the month in green territory. Top-performing shares were Kazatomprom, Kaspi, Central Asia Metal and Polymetal with increases of 35.8%, 23.24%, 11.76% and 11.52% respectively. Shares of AIXQI’s banking sector also showed growth with Bank Center Credit (9.93%) and Halyk Bank (5.14%). Shares of Kazakhtelecom (up 3.14%) and KazTransOil (+1.83%) posted more modest gains.
Trading Update
| Security | Nbr trades in October | % Change over prior month | Value traded in October | % Change over prior month | Volume traded in October | % Change over prior month | Nbr trades YTD | Value traded YTD |
| Equities | ||||||||
| CCBN | 34 | 17 | KZT 110,294.94 | -99 | 352 | -99 | 230 | KZT 449,649,034.73 |
| FAR | 6 | N/A | USD 25,562.00 | N/A | 70,000 | N/A | 93 | USD 964,390.70 |
| HSBK | 286 | 262 | KZT 289,718,539.54 | 179 | 1,552,054 | 172 | 1,150 | KZT 2,251,734,325.12 |
| HSBK.Y | 84 | 300 | USD 456,258.29 | 762 | 25,947 | 738 | 522 | USD 2,235,633.58 |
| KAP | 541 | -42 | KZT 1,608,659,300.00 | -50 | 91,915 | -58 | 4,946 | KZT 13,745,559,610 |
| KAP.Y | 278 | 3 | USD 2,476,759.91 | -12 | 59,754 | -26 | 2,186 | USD 18,144,617.76 |
| KCEL | 101 | 29 | KZT 530,457,270 | 92 | 374,725 | 80 | 540 | KZT 2,435,613,395 |
| KSPI | 139 | 90 | USD 1,354,885.07 | 138 | 11,159 | 120 | 644 | USD 5,913,776.99 |
| POLY | 85 | -6 | USD 164,547.06 | -72 | 8,954 | -72 | 348 | USD 1,501,331.99 |
| Security | Nbr trades in October | % Change over prior month | Value USD traded in October | % Change over prior month | Volume traded in October | % Change over prior month | Nbr trades YTD | Value USD traded YTD |
| Structured Products | ||||||||
| FIPO | 5 | -81 | USD 25,709.00 | -85 | 810 | -83 | 141 | USD 792,648.65 |
| FFIX | 2 | 0 | USD 8,368.12 | -92 | 59 | -92 | 4 | USD 115,067.50 |
| IXA | 21 | -9 | USD 3161.47 | 2059 | 546 | 2084 | 200 | USD 15,758.00 |
| IXB | 23 | -8 | USD 44,788.16 | 26,057 | 7,501 | 26,689 | 215 | USD 81,314.30 |
| IXD | 23 | -15 | USD 35,072.53 | -43 | 3,674 | -43 | 220 | USD 255,460.14 |
| IXE | 22 | -12 | USD 59,784.19 | 18 | 1,640 | 20 | 218 | USD 316,916.57 |
| IXG | 23 | 5 | USD 20,394.92 | 442 | 1213 | 446 | 214 | USD 122,583.23 |
| IXN | 26 | 8 | USD 149,235.82 | -16 | 4,003 | -14 | 127 | USD 773,279.82 |
| IXO | 23 | 0 | USD 34,126.99 | 651 | 1536 | 595 | 210 | USD 56,527.45 |
| IXT | 21 | -9 | USD 153.64 | -97 | 25 | -97 | 198 | USD 9,856.75 |
| IXU | 25 | -22 | USD 70,970.69 | -76 | 1,568 | -76 | 241 | USD 926,866.24 |
| IXY | 21 | -9 | USD 4,174.90 | -37 | 476 | -36 | 208 | USD 112,242.01 |
| QZA | 25 | 213 | KZT 7,523,954.75 | -84 | 1,607 | -86 | 33 | KZT 55,577,695.04 |
| QZP | 22 | 214 | KZT 9,568,680.36 | -78 | 2,165 | -78 | 29 | KZT 53,036,409.11 |
| Security | Nbr trades in October | % Change over prior month | Value traded in October | % Change over prior month | Volume traded in October | % Change over prior month | Nbr trades YTD | Value traded YTD |
| Fixed Income | ||||||||
| ALTN.1222 | 6 | 20 | USD 148,916.72 | 655 | 1452 | 656 | 49 | USD 1,679,719.05 |
| CHFH.1223 | 60 | 62 | USD 607,843.16 | -46 | 5,753 | -48 | 428 | USD 15,552,768.14 |
| FRHC.1222 | 7 | 0 | USD 705,670.00 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 70 | USD 9,780,620.00 |
| KMBZ.0924 | 1 | N/A | USD 100,000,000.00 | N/A | 1,000 | N/A | 1 | 100,000,000.00 |
| MFOK.0324 | 115 | 125 | KZT 322,134,448.50 | 93 | 303,012 | 93 | 675 | KZT 6,157,467,537.90 |
| MFOK.0922 | 23 | 188 | USD 485,821.75 | 95 | 4,766 | 95 | 72 | USD 3,470,162.79 |
| MGSTR.0322 | 4 | N/A | KZT 6,423,000.00 | N/A | 6,430 | N/A | 155 | KZT 6,116,434,000.00 |
| MOBI.0926 | 1 | N/A | USD 700,000.00 | N/A | 7 | N/A | 1 | USD 700,000.00 |
| 5AOIL.0524 | 46 | -2 | USD 247,074.25 | -8 | 2,458 | -9 | 430 | USD 6,039,558.99 |
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AIX was formed in 2017 within the Astana International Financial Centre development framework. AIX shareholders are AIFC, Goldman Sachs, the Shanghai stock exchange, the silk Road Fund, and NASDAQ, which also provides the AIX trading platform. The exchange operates within a regulatory environment based on the principles of English Law, thus providing a reliable investment environment. The mission of AIX is to develop an active capital market in Kazakhstan and the region by providing clear and favorable conditions for attracting financing to private and public businesses. AIX develops special segments for mining companies as well as infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road initiative. More details:www.aix.kz
The Astana International Financial Centre was created by the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Leader of the Nation, Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev as part of the “100 steps to implement five institutional reforms” national program. The Centre’s development strategy until 2025 was approved by the Management council of the AIFC during the council’s meeting on August 2, 2020. In accordance with the strategy, the vision of AIFC is in becoming the leading financial centre in the region that includes Central Asia, the Caucasus, EAEU countries, western China, Mongolia, and Eastern Europe. The mission of the AIFC is in assisting the sustainable and long-term development of the region. As the head of state Tokayev noted, “AIFC, with its unique opportunities, can act as a universal platform that connects the countries in the region. ”The strategic directions for the sustainable development of the AIFC include the development of a circular economy, financial technologies, and “digital financial centre.” https://aifc.kz/
[1] Based on the currency rates from National Bank of Kazakhstan for the day of trade