Trading volumes jumped sharply at Victoria Falls Stock Exchange during early 2025. The US dollar exchange recorded $58.51 million worth of transactions from January through March. This represents a 117 percent increase compared to previous periods. Special trades and safe investment demand drove the higher activity levels. The exchange operates as part of Victoria Falls Special Economic Zone.
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange faced different conditions during the same three months. Trading activity stayed quiet as investors remained cautious about market conditions. The local currency exchange handled transactions worth $35.80 million. This amount showed a six percent drop from the final quarter of 2024. Market value fell from $3.87 billion to $3.65 billion.
Investment fund managers controlled $2.06 billion in US dollar assets during the quarter. Local currency funds totaled about $38.18 billion when converted to ZiG. Property investments made up nearly half of all managed money at 48.45 percent. Money market investments grew to 8.85 percent of total funds. Bond investments reached 6.62 percent of the portfolio mix.
Stock market indexes moved in opposite directions across both exchanges. Victoria Falls exchange index climbed from 104.09 points to 110.32 points. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange index dropped from 217.58 points to 205.25 points. Securities commission data shows these results reflect broader economic trends. Both exchanges continue serving different investor needs and currency preferences.
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange faced different conditions during the same three months. Trading activity stayed quiet as investors remained cautious about market conditions. The local currency exchange handled transactions worth $35.80 million. This amount showed a six percent drop from the final quarter of 2024. Market value fell from $3.87 billion to $3.65 billion.
Investment fund managers controlled $2.06 billion in US dollar assets during the quarter. Local currency funds totaled about $38.18 billion when converted to ZiG. Property investments made up nearly half of all managed money at 48.45 percent. Money market investments grew to 8.85 percent of total funds. Bond investments reached 6.62 percent of the portfolio mix.
Stock market indexes moved in opposite directions across both exchanges. Victoria Falls exchange index climbed from 104.09 points to 110.32 points. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange index dropped from 217.58 points to 205.25 points. Securities commission data shows these results reflect broader economic trends. Both exchanges continue serving different investor needs and currency preferences.
