The leading RTS Index lost 9.25% during June, reaching 987.02 points, against a background of lower oil prices, a weaker rouble and the threat of higher taxes on the gas industry.
However, during June 2009 RTS volumes were up 35.11% over May 2009. Total RTS Exchange and OTC market activity grew to 33.9 bln during June 2009.
Activity on Futures and Options on RTS (FORTS) during June remained high, with volumes up 29.91% to 46.3 mln contracts compared with May.
International firms were prominent during the month with Deutsche Securities listed as third largest broker on the RTS Classica market.
Full statistics are provided in the accompanying tables which can be viewed on clicking here.