Vienna Stock Exchange (WBAG) .VI
Candlefocus EditorVienna Stock Exchange trading hours are from 8:55 am to 5:35 pm Monday-Friday (CEST). The exchange’s trading system is an electronic trading platform and offers real-time bids and offers for stocks, ETFs, and indices with an emphasis on low transaction cost, liquidity and price transparency. The exchange is operated by the Wiener Bourse AG (WBAG) and regulated by the Austrian Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
The Vienna Stock Exchange is divided into four distinct segments; the blue-chip or ATX Prime Stock Exchange, the International Prime Stock Exchange, the Standard Market Stock Exchange, and the Junior ATX Stock Exchnage. Sectors such as banking, Oil & Gas, Industrials, Insurance, Telecommunications, and Technology represent the top market sector list.
The Vienna Stock Exchange offers an array of advanced options, ETFs and other innovative products, such as CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and Turbos (leveraged long and short term investments) for experienced traders. The Austrian Equity Index (ATX) is the major index for measuring the performance of the Austrian markets. The ATX Prime is the blue-chip exchange, consisting mostly of large and medium sized enterprises from Austria.
In recent years, the Vienna Stock Exchange has grown steadily in terms of market capitalization. As of June 2020, the exchange had a market capitalization of more than 90 billion euros, 85 participating companies, 117 ETFs and over 140 indices. The exchange provides a comprehensive listing of stocks, ETFs, and indices provided by the exchange. Dividend payments are handled through the Dividend Distribution Agency (Dividendenagentur).
The Vienna Stock Exchange is committed to providing an efficient and secure trading experience for investors. On the one hand, it provides a user-friendly interface, integrated analytics tools and robust customer service. On the other hand, it reinforces its security systems to protect customers’ accounts and data against hacking, malware, and other cyber security threats. Thanks to its robust technological infrastructure, the exchange offers more reliability, protection, and overall cost competitiveness to its customers.
The Vienna Stock Exchange is also a part of the larger international financial market and plays a special role in national economic activity as well as Austria’s international reputation as a stable global financial hub. It is connected to other exchanges and marketplaces around the world and supports a variety of global investors, making it the ideal destination for diversifying the investment portfolio.