The Iraq Stock Exchange trading activity showed strong growth last week. The total trading volume crossed 6 billion dinars, reflecting increased investor interest. Iraq Stock Exchange trading continued to play a key role in the country’s financial sector.
In total, investors traded shares from 63 companies. However, 33 companies did not trade due to unmatched buy and sell orders. Moreover, eight companies remain suspended because they failed to share required financial updates.
Market data showed that 3.79 billion shares changed hands last week. This marked a 76% rise in volume compared to the previous week. In terms of value, total trades reached 6.38 billion dinars. This represented a small increase of 1.7% from the previous week.
Despite the rise in volume, the ISX60 index dropped slightly. It closed at 898.41 points, falling 1.6% from the last session. While the index saw a dip, many sectors remained stable or posted gains.
Non-Iraqi investors also played an active role last week. They purchased 73 million shares valued at 294 million dinars. These trades happened through 64 different transactions. At the same time, they sold 41 million shares worth 187 million dinars, over 49 transactions.
The Iraq Stock Exchange trading system operates five days a week. It runs from Sunday through Thursday. The exchange currently lists 104 joint-stock companies. These firms span sectors such as banking, telecommunications, industry, agriculture, tourism, insurance, and finance.
Several investors continued to show confidence in the market. This trend supported steady growth in daily trading activity. Many companies drew more attention from foreign and local investors alike.
To encourage further growth, the exchange plans to strengthen market transparency. Officials believe that more disclosures will attract new investors. Accurate financial reporting remains a top priority for listing maintenance.
The Iraq Stock Exchange trading environment reflects ongoing economic development. With greater participation and stronger regulations, the market could grow even faster.
Many expect the exchange to become more attractive to global investors. Foreign involvement adds new capital and improves market confidence. Through wider participation, Iraq’s financial market can support broader economic goals.