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12 Days of Trading 2023 Day 9: ETFs unwrapped: Navigating the festive dance of trade sizes in Europe

27 August 2025
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Exploring the Christmas market of ETFs in Europe is like unwrapping presents – trade sizes above €1m do the tango on RFQ platforms (80%) and OTC (20%), while the smaller ones jingle all the way on exchanges.

For trade sizes around €200k, RFQs and exchanges share the mistletoe evenly. But, watch out for those Systematic Internalisers sneaking into the holiday party for sizes under €5k – they’ve got a 5% market share, like elves in the market workshop!

Only 20% of ETF volumes dance on central limit order books, but fear not, investors can deck the halls of multiple exchanges. Unwrapping the market share by exchange reveals a festive surprise – it’s like each exchange got the same Christmas wishlist, especially at the magical €100k sweet spot.

As the market structure transforms like a snowflake, expect participants to challenge the trading status quo with innovative sleigh rides. Some may dash through the snow first, but soon, others will follow in a winter wonderland of ETF trading!

Market share by mechanism and trade size for European ETFs

Market share by mechanism and trade size for European ETFs

 

ETF market share by trade size for major European exchanges

ETF Market share by trade size for major European exchanges

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