Mostboeck: "ATX Valuations Remain Attractive - Catch-Up Potential until Year-End"

PeopleOther ♦ Published: June 23, 2015; 15:00 ♦ (Vindobona)

The majority of companies in the ATX had to report significant earnings revisions in 2014. In addition, geopolitical risks in the context of the Russia/Ukraine conflict exerted a negative effect. “The significantly improved environment and the digestion of last year's one-off effects are creating notable catch-up potential for the ATX”, notes Fritz Mostböck, Head of Group Research at Erste Group.

Mostboeck: “ECB asset purchase program continues to impart momentum to stocks” / Picture: © Erste Group Bank AG

Catch-up potential for Vienna Stock Exchange

The majority of companies in the ATX had to report significant earnings revisions in 2014. In addition, geopolitical risks in the context of the Russia/Ukraine conflict exerted a negative effect.

There were fundamental reasons for Vienna's disappointing performance last year.

The ECB's asset purchase program…