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In terms of the trading value by investor type, in 2012, domestic retail investors were again the most active group,
representing 54.99% of total trading value, a slight decrease from 55.26% in 2011, and were net sellers of THB59,166
million (approx. USD1,931.82 million). Meanwhile, foreign investors continued to increase their role, accounting for 24.24%
of total trading value, up slightly from 22.78% in 2011, and were net buyers of THB76,897 million (approx. USD2,510.76
million) -- a reversal of their being net sellers of THB5,290 million in 2011.
As at end-December 2012, the number of securities accounts continuously increased by 13.87% y-o-y to 797,326
accounts. The 2012 growth rate of 13.87% was higher than the average growth rate during 2010 - 2011 of 11.68%, mainly
due to strategic alliances with banks and brokers to expand the investor base. The active securities account in 2012 was 25.98%
of total securities accounts, higher than the active rate of 25.52% in 2011. As for the internet trading in 2012, it gained more
interest from investors. The internet trading value in 2012 was 27.90% of total trading value, as compared to 24.54%
in 2011. Moreover, the number of internet accounts as of December 2012 increased by 29.59% y-o-y to 446,870 accounts.
1,309 7,185
-419
-29,296-24,916 -15,481
33,277
-59,166
-65,516
-5,290
76,897 81,415
2010 2011 2012
7.59
12.02
18.40
61.99
8.77
13.19
22.78
55.26
7.78
13.00
24.24
54.99
Proprietary
trading
Local
institutes
Foreign
investors
Local
investors
2011 2012 2010 Local institutes
Proprietary trading
Local investors
Foreign investors
Trading value (SET & mai)
by customer type in 2010 - 2012
Net position (SET & mai)
by customer type in 2010 - 2012
Source: SETSMART
(unit: %) (unit: THB Million)
Total trading accounts (SET & mai) in 2010 - 2012
Source: SETSMART Marketing agent Internet trading
Number of accounts Proportion of active accounts (as%of total accounts) Proportion of trading value (unit: %)
2010 2011 2012
626,441 700,225 797,326
2010 2011 2012
25.50 25.52 25.98
2010 2011 2012
75.46 75.46 72.10
24.54 24.54 27.90