The market value of Iraqi stocks is approaching 27 trillion dinars in the first quarter of 2026.
The market value of Iraqi stocks is approaching 27 trillion dinars in the first quarter of 2026.
2026-05-21
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Securities Commission announced on Thursday that it had recorded a significant increase in the market value of stocks during the first quarter of this year, reaching nearly 27 trillion dinars.
This came in the first quarterly report for 2026 issued by the Authority, which included the most prominent performance indicators and regulatory and developmental activities in the Iraq Stock Exchange. The report confirmed the continuation of work on developing the Iraqi capital market and enhancing its role in supporting the national economy, through adopting policies and procedures that contribute to establishing a stable, transparent and growth-stimulating investment environment, in addition to enhancing transparency and financial disclosure, supporting digital transformation, and developing regulatory systems and procedures in line with best international practices.
The report indicated that the market value of stocks increased by 22.2% to reach about 26.9 trillion dinars, compared to the same period in 2025, while the value of trading reached about 59.8 billion dinars, with more than 46,000 trading transactions recorded during the first quarter.
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