Warsaw Stock Exchange on record course

The Warsaw Stock Exchange has had an exceptionally strong year - and is repositioning itself at the same time. After record figures in 2025, the trading venue is increasingly focusing on exchange-traded funds, new IPOs and the use of artificial intelligence. The momentum on the markets was the key driver: the exchange group's turnover rose by almost 19 percent to around 552 million złoty. Profit and operating profit rose even more strongly - a sign that rising trading volumes and strict cost control are working together. A historic level was reached on the stock market itself. Trading turnover climbed to more than 470 billion złoty, the average daily turnover to almost 1.9 billion. Never before has so much been traded in Warsaw. Stock market boom drives indices upwards Parallel to the rising turnover, the indices also reached new highs. The leading index WIG exceeded the 100,000 point mark for the first time and went one better at the beginning of 2026. What is striking is that the growth came primarily from the secondary market - i.e. capital increases and large placements. Traditional IPOs have played a lesser role to date. This is now set to change. The stock exchange expects the IPO market to pick up in 2026. Rising valuations and a more stable market sentiment could attract new companies. At the same time, the stock exchange wants to attract more private investors - among other things by offering a broader range of ETFs. ETFs are becoming a growth driver The figures speak for themselves: trading in ETFs and similar products more than doubled in 2025. With a volume of over 3.3 billion złoty, this segment is now one of the most dynamic areas of the stock exchange. This trend will also continue in 2026 - the trading volume in the first few months is already higher than in 2023 as a whole. In addition to new products, technology is becoming increasingly important. Artificial intelligence should make internal processes more efficient and at the same time enable new data-based offerings. The direction of travel is clear: the Warsaw Stock Exchange wants to expand its role as a modern financial center - with more liquidity, innovative products and a broader investor base. The post Warsaw Stock Exchange on record course appeared first on ostwirtschaft.de.