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Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 5th March 2026).

Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes.

Rabee Securities’ Market Indexes Change – Weekly
Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%)
IQD-RSISX 2,554.7 -0.7% -0.1%
USD-RSISX 2,512.0 -0.7% -0.1%
IQD-RSIHX 1,437.7 -1.6% 3.2%
USD-RSIHX 1,612.0 -1.6% 3.2%
IQD-RSIBX 5,473.0 -0.2% -2.3%
USD-RSIBX 6,136.4 -0.2% -2.3%
IQD-RSISXTR 4,553.6 -0.7% -0.1%
USD-RSISXTR 5,002.1 -0.7% -0.1%

For the RS Market Index charts, please click HERE.

ISX Market Summary of This Week
Trading Vol. (IQD mn)/w 5,784.3 # of Listed Companies on the ISX 104 

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Trading Vol. ($ mn)/w 4.4 # of Traded Companies 65
Traded Shares (mn)/w 3,285     # of Companies (Up) 32
Total Trades (#/w) 5,007     # of Companies (Down) 14
ISX Mcap (IQD bn) 25,515     # of Companies (Not changed) 19
ISX Mcap ($ mn) 19,330 # of Comp. Suspended from Trading (GA) 0
Market FX Rate/
CBI Auction Price (IQD/$)
1320 

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# of Comp. Suspended from Trading (ISC) 10

 Top 5 Gainers – Weekly

Company Names ISX Code Closing Price(IQD) Price Change (w/w) Price Chg. (YTD)
Iraqi for Carton Man. (UCM) IICM 2.590 19.9% 32.1%
National Islamic Bank BNAI 0.750 7.1% 82.9%
Babil Animal & Vegetable Prod. ABAP 6.950 6.9% -22.8%
Al-Hamraa for Insurance (NRM) NHAM 3.460 6.5% 355.3%
International Dev. Bank (NRM) BIDB 1.050 5.0% 5.0%
Top 5 Losers – Weekly
Company Names ISX Code Closing Price(IQD) Price Change (w/w) Price Chg. (YTD)
Modern Construction Mat. (UCM) IMCM 1.040 -16.8% 13.0%
Kurdistan Int. Islamic Bank BKUI 1.100 -12.0% -12.0%
Baghdad-Iraq Comp. for Public Trans. & Real Est. Inv. SBPT 20.900 -11.0% -19.6%
Al-Ahlyia for Agricultural Prod. AAHP 2.770 -9.2% -1.4%
Mansour Hotel HMAN 45.500 -9.0% 1.1%
Top 5 Active by Weekly Trading Volume
Company Names ISX Code Trading Vol. (IQDmn)/w Trading Vol. ($’000)/w Share in Total Trad. Vol.(%)
Al-Mansour Bank BMNS 1,579.5 1,196.6 31.7%
Asiacell Communications PJSC TASC 1,065.8 807.4 21.4%
Bank of Baghdad BBOB 604.0 457.6 12.1%
Baghdad Soft Drinks IBSD 387.0 293.2 7.8%
Iraqi for Seed Production (UCM) AISP 359.0 272.0 7.2%
Distribution of No. of Weekly Trades and Trading Vol. by Sectors(1)
Sector No.of Trades/w Trading Vol. (IQD mn)/w Trading Vol. (‘000 $)/w Share in Total Trading Vol. (%)
Banking 1,997 2,685.9 2,034.8 53.9%
Telecom 1,126 1,068.8 809.7 21.4%
Industry 965 563.2 426.7 11.3%
Agriculture 242 363.4 275.3 7.3%
Services 469 240.1 181.9 4.8%
Hotels&Tourism 128 55.3 41.9 1.1%
Insurance 53 9.2 7.0 0.2%
Investment 0 0.0 0.0 0.0%
Grand Total 4,980 4,986.0 3,777.3 100.0%

(1) Excluding OTC market

Weekly News from Iraq

Iraq Stock Exchange

  • The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced that, effective March 1, 2026, the daily price fluctuation limit for listed shares will be set at ?5%, in light of the current conditions related to regional developments and with the aim of enhancing market stability and limiting sharp fluctuations in share prices. The new limit will apply to all listed companies across all markets in accordance with the approved percentage thresholds, unless otherwise specified by a special provision.
  • A cross transaction occurred on 789.5 mn shares of The Iraqi Company for Deposit Insurance (FIDI) (OTC) on Mar. 3 valued at IQD789.5 mn and corresponding to 0.8% of FIDI’s capital.
  • Fitch Ratings has affirmed Al-Mansour Bank (BMNS) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook and its Viability Rating (VR) at ‘ccc+’. (FitchRatings)
  • Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iraqi Islamic Bank (BIIB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘CCC+’ and Viability Rating (VR) at ‘ccc+’. (FitchRatings)
  • Fitch Ratings has affirmed Region Trade Bank (BRTB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘CCC+’ and Viability Rating (VR) at ‘ccc+’. (FitchRatings)

Stocks that were suspended / will be suspended from trading:

  • ISX will suspend trading of International Development Bank (BIDB) starting Mar. 8 due to the AGM that will be held on Mar. 11 to discuss and approve electing two original and two alternative board members.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Al-Ameen Insurance (NAME) starting Mar. 12 due to the AGM that will be held on Mar. 18 to discuss and approve the 2025 financial statements, dividend distribution, increase the paid-in capital from IQD6.25 bn to IQD7 bn through a 12.0% bonus issue, and opening branches for the company in different provinces.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Al-Mansour Hotels (HMAN) starting Mar. 19 due to the AGM that will be held on Mar. 25 to discuss and approve the 2024 financial statements, dividend distribution, increasing the paid-in capital from IQD2.923 bn to IQD3.0 bn through a 2.6% bonus issue, and electing five original and five alternative board members.