The DAX has been trading at record highs this year on signs of improvement in the German economy.

Qatar First Bank, which has been trading at record lows, was the most actively traded stock as it advanced by 3 percent.

But with U.S. stocks trading at record highs, lifting the price of comparable companies against which IPOs are valued, investors are being selective.

But Apple shares climbed on Monday and trading at record highs as the company announced new products at its annual conference for software developers.

Shares in Sky are trading at record levels, and above Comcast's latest offer, as investors bet that Fox will return with a higher bid.

DS Smith was also trading at record levels, while Halma has been one of the best-performing mid-cap stocks, up 44 percent so far this year.

It once again was lifted by Apple Inc trading at record highs, as the company announced new products at its annual conference for software developers.

Shares in SJM have been trading at record highs since the start of the year, hitting an all-time peak of HK$15.04 on Jan. 20.