A significant amount of money was raised through public equity markets. Companies raised a substantial amount, with mainboard issues accounting for a large portion. The number of issues and amount raised are notable.

The performance of a key market index was relatively flat over the same period, despite the large amount of money raised. A decline in one month capped the gains. Further details about the market and its performance are available.

The relationship between the IPO market and investor confidence is complex and deserves closer examination. The size of the IPO market alone does not necessarily indicate strong capital formation.