Athens Stock Exchange returns to international investment map

The Athens Stock Exchange has transitioned from a regional market to a significant destination for global institutional capital following its integration with Euronext. According to Yiannos Kontopoulos, CEO of Euronext Athens, the Greek capital market has seen a substantial return of investor confidence.

Key performance indicators show the General Index has risen 231% since the end of 2020, marking its sixth consecutive year of positive performance in 2026. Foreign investor participation in liquidity reached 64.1% in 2025 and is expected to reach approximately 70% of daily trading activity in 2026. Additionally, foreign ownership of listed companies has reached a historical high of approximately 69%.

International financial institutions have noted this growth. HSBC reports that Euronext Athens is an overweight market for funds both globally and within Europe, with approximately two-thirds of emerging market funds monitored by the bank holding Greek stocks. Deutsche Bank also highlighted the market's strength, noting that Euronext Athens recorded an 11.3% return in the third quarter, ranking third globally among assets, trailing only Brent and WTI crude oil.