Question 1

What is the KSE-100 index?

Accepted Answer

The KSE-100 is Pakistan's benchmark stock market index, tracking the top 100 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) by market capitalization. It covers over 80% of PSX's total market value and is the primary measure of Pakistan's equity market performance.

Question 2

What time does the Pakistan Stock Exchange open?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) trading hours (PKT): Monday to Thursday — Pre-Open 9:15–9:30 AM, Order Matching 9:30–9:32 AM, Continuous Trading 9:32 AM–3:30 PM, Post-Close 3:35–3:50 PM. Friday — Pre-Open 9:00–9:15 AM, Order Matching 9:15–9:17 AM, Continuous Trading 9:17 AM–12:00 PM, Jumu'ah Break 12:00–2:30 PM, Order Matching 2:30–2:32 PM, Continuous Trading 2:32–4:30 PM, Post-Close 4:35–4:50 PM. Market is closed on Pakistani public holidays.

Question 3

How many companies are listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange?

Accepted Answer

Over 500 companies are listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), spanning sectors including commercial banks, oil and gas, fertilizers, cement, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

Question 4

What is PSX Terminal?

Accepted Answer

PSX Terminal (psxterminal.com) is a free real-time market data platform for Pakistan Stock Exchange investors. It provides live KSE-100 tracking, stock prices, dividend calendars, sector analysis, mutual fund data, portfolio tracking, Shariah compliance flags, and stock screening tools.

Question 5

What is the difference between KSE-100 and KSE-30?

Accepted Answer

The KSE-100 tracks the top 100 companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange by market capitalization. The KSE-30 is a more selective index tracking only the top 30 companies. KSE-100 is the primary benchmark used by most investors and analysts to gauge overall market performance.

Question 6

What is the KSE-100 Price Return (KSE100PR) index?

Accepted Answer

The KSE100PR (KSE-100 Price Return) is a price-only version of the KSE-100 index. Unlike the standard KSE-100 which is a total return index that factors in dividends, KSE100PR tracks only the price movements of the constituent stocks. It was introduced by the Pakistan Stock Exchange to give investors a clearer view of pure capital appreciation, excluding dividend income.

Question 7

What are shariah compliant stocks on PSX?

Accepted Answer

Shariah compliant stocks on the Pakistan Stock Exchange are companies included in the KMI (KSE Meezan Index) or KMIALLSHR index, screened to ensure compliance with Islamic finance principles. PSX Terminal marks these stocks with a compliance indicator for easy identification.

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