ASX Reports A$191.518 Billion October Cash Market Value as Futures Volume Jumps 27%

ASX Limited reported October total cash market value of A$191.518 billion, with average on-market daily value traded of A$7.129 billion. The future of trading published the figures on November 5, 2026. Average daily futures and options on futures contracts rose 27% on the prior corresponding period.

ASX's October Trading Figures in Detail

ASX Limited operates Australia's primary securities exchange, providing listing, trading, clearing and settlement services to listed companies, investors and broker participants. The October release covers cash market activity and derivatives volumes.

The A$191.518 billion total cash market value is the aggregate value traded on the cash market for the month. The A$7.129 billion average on-market daily value traded is the per-day figure across October's trading sessions.

The 27% increase in average daily futures and options on futures contracts compares October with the prior corresponding period. The release gives no figure for the prior-period average.

ASX's Scale and Recent Results

According to akta.pro company records, ASX handles approximately 80% of Australia's daily equity market turnover, with A$9.9 billion in daily turnover. The same records put operating revenue for the first half of FY2026 at A$602.8 million, up 11.2% year-on-year.

ASX reported full-year results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with revenue of A$1,262.1 million, net income of A$484.9 million and a fully franked final dividend of A$1.047 per share, according to Simply Wall St. The dividend passed its ex-dividend date on August 21, 2026.

ASX's Product and Leadership Changes Before October

ASX announced the launch of SOFIA, a secured overnight funding benchmark for Australia's repo market, available from September 28, 2026, Fxnewsgroup reported. Iress is joining the ASX Australian Liquidity Centre, co-locating its trading and market data services with ASX's core infrastructure, with completion expected in the second half of 2027, Fxnewsgroup reported.

At the October 22, 2026 annual meeting, ASX shareholders approved the re-election of Vicki Carter and Luke Randell as directors, The future of trading reported. They also approved the election of Deidre McGrath and Vic Jokovic as directors.

What Comes Next for ASX

Iress's co-location at the ASX Australian Liquidity Centre is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027, Fxnewsgroup reported. ASX's SOFIA benchmark has been available since September 28, 2026.