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Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 7th May 2026.

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Rabee Securities’ Market Indexes Change – Weekly
Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%)
IQD-RSISX 2,746.6 -0.9% 7.4%
USD-RSISX 2,700.7 -0.9% 7.4%
IQD-RSIHX 1,613.5 1.3% 15.8%
USD-RSIHX 1,809.1 1.3% 15.8%
IQD-RSIBX 5,745.9 -2.1% 2.6%
USD-RSIBX 6,442.4 -2.1% 2.6%
IQD-RSISXTR 4,994.5 -0.9% 9.6%
USD-RSISXTR 5,486.4 -0.9% 9.6%

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ISX Market Summary of This Week
Trading Vol. (IQD mn)/w 7,529.5 # of Listed Companies on the ISX 104 

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Trading Vol. ($ mn)/w 5.7 # of Traded Companies 68
Traded Shares (mn)/w 17,743     # of Companies (Up) 26
Total Trades (#/w) 5,976     # of Companies (Down) 18
ISX Mcap (IQD bn) 27,327     # of Companies (Not changed) 24
ISX Mcap ($ mn) 20,702 # of Comp. Suspended from Trading (GA) 3
Market FX Rate/
CBI Auction Price (IQD/$)
1320 

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# of Comp. Suspended from Trading (ISC) 8
Top 5 Gainers – Weekly*
Company Names ISX Code Closing Price(IQD) Price Change (w/w) Price Chg. (YTD)
Economy Bank BEFI 0.230 15.0% 4.5%
Investment Bank of Iraq BIBI 0.250 8.7% 4.2%
Ashur International Bank BASH 0.260 8.3% 4.0%
Rehab Karbala Company HKAR 0.650 8.3% 8.3%
Al-Mansour Pharmaceutical Ind. IMAP 2.420 7.1% 10.0%
Top 5 Losers – Weekly*
Company Names ISX Code Closing Price(IQD) Price Change (w/w) Price Chg. (YTD)
Iraqi Middle East Investment Bank BIME 0.090 -10.0% 50.0%
Babil Animal & Vegetable Prod. ABAP 9.890 -5.8% 9.9%
National Bank of Iraq BNOI 3.860 -5.2% 6.6%
AL-Badia for General Trans. (UCM) SBAG 1.250 -4.6% 27.6%
Ready Made Clothes IRMC 2.200 -4.3% -12.0%
* Based on RS-adjusted prices for corporate actions. 

 

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 3,095.3 2,344.9 41.1%
Erbil Bank for Invest. & Fin. (NRM) BERI 1,393.9 1,056.0 18.5%
Baghdad Soft Drinks IBSD 515.1 390.2 6.8%
National Bank of Iraq BNOI 507.1 384.2 6.7%
Asiacell Communications PJSC TASC 494.6 374.7 6.6%
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 2,977 5,609.6 4,249.7 74.5%
Industry 1,507 920.2 697.1 12.2%
Telecom 770 503.8 381.7 6.7%
Services 356 366.0 277.3 4.9%
Agriculture 174 70.3 53.2 0.9%
Hotels&Tourism 151 56.9 43.1 0.8%
Insurance 40 2.4 1.8 0.0%
Investment 1 0.2 0.2 0.0%
Grand Total 5,976 7,529.5 5,704.1 100.0%

(1) Excluding OTC market

Iraq Stock Exchange

  • A cross transaction occurred on 12.7 bn shares of Erbil Bank for Investment & Finance (BERI) on May 5, valued at IQD1.4 bn and corresponding to 4.8% of BERI’s capital.
  • The Chairman of the Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) stated that the Commission has completed its registration procedures in the national electronic signature certification system, becoming the first government entity in the Republic of Iraq to adopt this vital system, a significant step forward in the digital transformation process. (ISC)
  • Regarding the capital increase decision of Economy Bank (BEFI) to reach IQD300.0 bn capital through a 14.987% rights issue, and due to the lack of 9.0 bn shares that were not subscribed to, the paid-in capital was able to reach IQD291.0 bn. BEFI has completed the legal procedures for the capital increase to IQD291.0 bn.
  • The ISC has approved the request of Al Mustashar Islamic Bank (BMUI) to have a four-month extension period to add the new shares from the capital increase through a 11.60% rights issue and an 8.40% bonus issue to IQD300.0 bn starting from Apr. 22, 2026.
  • The ISC approved the request of Al-Mansour Hotels (HMAN) for an additional extension period of 1 year to submit their 2025 annual financial statements.
  • The AGM of Iraqi For Tufted Carpets (IITC) has been postponed to May 18 due to the travel of the Chairman of the board.

Stocks that resumed / will resume trading:

  • Bank of Baghdad (BBOB) will resume trading on May 10 after holding its AGM on May 3 in which they discussed and approved 2025 annual financial statements, decided to distribute IQD0.40 cash dividend per share corresponding to a 12.1% dividend yield, and the write-off of IQD49.2 bn ($37.6 mn) non-performing loans. The opening price will be IQD2.910 per share.
  • New shares of Ashur International Bank (BASH) from the capital increase to IQD300.0 bn through a 20.0% bonus issue, resumed trading on May 3.
  • New shares of Al-Ameen Insurance (NAME) from the capital increase to IQD7.0 bn through a 12.0% bonus issue, resumed trading on May 3.
  • According to the ISC letter No. 2/146 on May 6, Iraqi Date Processing and Marketing (IIDP) resumed trading on May 7. ISC has decided to give the company an extension of 1 month to submit the 2024 annual financial statements.

Stocks that were suspended / will be suspended from trading:

  • ISX will suspend trading of Asiacell (TASC) starting May 19 due to the AGM that will be held on May 23 to discuss and approve the 2025 annual financial statements and dividend distribution.
  • ISX suspended trading of Al-Qabedh Islamic Bank (BQAB) starting May 3 due to the AGM that will be held on May 6 to discuss and approve 2024 annual financial statements and the banking reform plan.
  • ISX suspended trading of Iraqi Date Processing and Marketing (IIDP) starting May 3 for not submitting its 2024 annual financial statements.
  • ISX suspended trading of Iraqi For Tufted Carpets (IITC) starting May 6 due to the AGM that will be held on May 11 to discuss and approve electing five original and five alternative board members.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Babil Animal & Vegetable Production (ABAP) starting May 17 due to the AGM that will be held on May 20 to discuss and approve the 2024 annual financial statements, dividend distribution, and investment in the company’s sites.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Dar Al-Salam for Insurance (NDSA) starting May 19 due to the AGM that will be held on May 24 to discuss and approve the 2025 annual financial statements and dividend distribution.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Iraq Noor Islamic Bank (BINI) starting Jun. 1 due to the AGM that will be held on Jun. 4 to discuss and approve 2025 annual financial statements and dividend distribution.
  • ISX will suspend trading of Ibdaa Al-Sharq Al-Awsat General Contract (SIBD) starting Jun. 10 due to the AGM that will be held on Jun. 15 to discuss and approve the 2025 annual financial statements, dividend distribution, the merger of Al-Ittihad Middle East Company for General Contracting with SIBD, and electing five original and five alternative board members.