Iraq Stock Exchange
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced today, Monday (September 29, 2025), a significant surge in trading value last week, even as overall share volume dropped. The total financial value of traded shares exceeded 6.665 billion Iraqi Dinars, marking a 46% increase compared to the previous week.
According to a report by the Iraqi Securities Committee, a total of 4,512 deals were executed, involving 65 joint-stock companies. While the total volume of shares traded decreased by 11% to 4.752 billion shares, the substantial increase in financial value suggests the trading of high-value stocks. The ISX60 price index recorded a slight closing decline of 0.05%, finishing the week at 963.79 points.
The report highlights a key indicator of market confidence: foreign investors were net buyers during the week. They purchased 168 million shares valued at 380 million Dinars, while selling 66 million shares valued at 159 million Dinars. This net buying position is a strong signal of external confidence in the Iraqi market. The ISX continues to list 104 Iraqi joint-stock companies across various vital sectors.
