Market Highlights

A resilient market driving sustainable economic recovery

Explore the key performance metrics of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) over recent years and months, highlighting vital trends in turnover, share volume, market indices, and returns. This data provides a comprehensive snapshot of the market's growth trajectory and its evolving dynamics.

Market Highlights 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Total Turnover ($ Mn) 337.23 1,743.96 1,195.37 2,436.73 6,081.30 2,158.03 940.42
Daily Average Turnover ($ Mn) 24.09 7.27 4.94 10.55 25.34 10.32 3.9
Turnover Velocity (%) 29.15% 10.81% 10.06% 15.28% 27.77% 15.69% 6.00%
Share Volume (Mn) 4.21 23.25 16.99 29.05 59.77 21.35 9.86
No. of Trades (No.'000) 559.38 3,524.07 3,618.96 6,057.23 8,131.51 3,070.02 1,197.21
Market Capitalization ($ Bn) 20.41 18.47 12.37 13.65 28.45 16.09 15.64

The All Share Price Index (CSEALL)

The CSEALL is a market capitalization-weighted index where a company's weight is based on the number of ordinary shares listed. Larger companies have a greater impact on the index, reflecting the assumption that they are more influenced by the general economic situation.

Below is a month-by-month breakdown of the year-to-date (YTD) returns for the All Share Price Index (ASPI), showcasing its performance throughout 2024.





The S&P Sri Lanka 20 (S&P SL 20)

The S&P SL 20 tracks the largest, most liquid blue-chip companies on the Sri Lankan stock market, following the methodology of Standard & Poor's to ensure consistency, transparency, and liquidity. It serves as a basis for tradable products, including index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with strict inclusion criteria for size, liquidity, and financial viability.

Below is a line chart for the S&P SL20 Index highlights its month-by-month YTD returns, reflecting trends and changes throughout 2024.