Karachi (Commerce Desk): Interest from young investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has increased significantly, driven mainly by improving economic stability and stronger market performance.
According to a report by Arab News, 180,148 new retail investors were registered at the Pakistan Stock Exchange between August and May of the current fiscal year, reflecting a growing trend of investment in the capital market.
Data shows that 41% of these new investors were aged between 18 and 30 years, accounting for 74,629 young participants entering the market during this period.
The report further states that an average of 15,000 new accounts are being opened every month at the PSX, with around 40% of them belonging to young investors.
Over the past three years, the Pakistan stock market has delivered an average annual return of 66% in dollar terms, making it one of the strongest-performing markets in the region.
Economic experts say that government reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, and overall macroeconomic stability have played a key role in strengthening market performance.
They add that rising participation, especially from youth, along with improving economic indicators, signals a positive outlook for Pakistan’s capital market in the future.