Question 1

How many stocks are listed in PSX regular market?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What are the trading hours for PSX regular market?

Accepted Answer

PSX regular market 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 closed on Pakistani public holidays.

Question 3

What is the difference between PSX regular market and futures market?

Accepted Answer

The PSX regular market trades equity shares at spot prices with a minimum lot size of 1 share and T+2 settlement. The PSX futures market trades deliverable futures contracts with a minimum lot size of 500 shares, allowing leverage and short selling. Futures have three simultaneous contracts — current month, next month, and the month after — each with a 90-day expiry when launched.

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