Stock Brokers in Bulgaria

Leading stock brokerage companies in Bulgaria:

ELANA Trading
- ELANA has established one of the first licensed brokerage companies, asset management company and mutual fund, the first REIT investing in agricultural land on the Bulgarian market. It is one of the biggest non-banking financial groups in Bulgaria.
- In 2010 ELANA Trading topped the national Q2 2010 rating of brokerages prepared regularly by the local Banker Weekly. It has formed partnership with the leading European bank, Saxo Bank, in online trading on international financial markets.
- In 2007 ELANA Trading was awarded by the Bulgarian Stock Exchange for contribution to the development of local brokerage and investment banking throughout the year. It was rated as a top 3 broker by number of deals among 79 on the market with 75 192 deals for 2007. The Bulgarian Stock Exchange also rated ELANA Trading 2nd in top 3 for contribution to the development of investment banking in 2007.
- In 2006 ELANA Trading has the biggest volume of bond and equity issues placed on the local market throughout the year.

First Financial Brokerage House
- It is one of the leading non-banking financial institutions on the Bulgarian capital market offering a diverse spectrum of investment banking services.
- It was established as the first brokerage house in Bulgaria. The company offers a first-rate service, based on its research capabilities, extensive knowledge and experience in the local market.

Beta Corp JSC
- It is one of the largest non-bank financial institutions with long experience on the capital markets. The company is a member of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, the Central Depository, and holds a chair at the Bulgarian association of the licensed investment intermediaries (BALII).
- Beta Corp offers its clients the possibility to trade with securities listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange – Sofia (BSE) as well as on some foreign capital markets.
- It is a licensed investment intermediary with a full license from the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC).

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