Bulgarian Stock Exchange

SOFIX rises to 9-year high and expands valuation 20% q/q

SOFIX P/E valuation expands 20% q/q to 11.6x earnings in Q2 2017, according to Bloomberg data. Valuation remains unchanged y/y as stock valuations advance with corporate fundamentals. Current SOFIX P/E is only slightly above its 12M moving average signaling room for further expansion. The index booked fourth consecutive daily rise on 10 August 2017 to… Read more


Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange

Bulgarian Stock Exchange to acquire Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange

The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) to acquire the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX), according to an announcement by the Company. Bulgarian Energy Holding that currently controls 100% of Bulgarian Energy Exchange has to sell the exchange due to EU energy liberalization regulations by July 31st, 2017, according to latest agreements with the European Commission. Bulgarian… Read more


Bulgarian Stock Exchange

Bulgarian Stock Exchange to start government securities trading

Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSO BU) to start government securities trading as early as October 2017, according to a statement by the bourse operator. The stock exchange has received the regulatory nod as to the trading rules. By September 30th, 2017 a functional connection is expected to be implemented between the stock exchange and the Bulgarian… Read more



Predictions 2017, Bulgarian stock market

Outlook 2017: Bulgarian stocks continue on the upside, attracting new investment and IPOs

Sofia bourse blue-chip index SOFIX will add 20% gains more in 2017 after the lucky approx. 30% profit for investors in 2016 – this is what ELANA Trading chief investment consultant Tsvetoslav Tsachev wrote in the annual predictions on financial markets. The analysis of the Bulgarian stock market says investors’ mood has been diverted towards… Read more