Based on the free market exchange rate, the total trading value
reached $304 billion, while at the official NIMA rate, it amounted to $413
billion.
Significant Growth in Market Transactions
The total value of transactions in Iran’s stock markets during the
first ten months of this year increased by 27%, surpassing 20 quadrillion rials
(20,000 trillion rials). In comparison, this figure stood at 16 quadrillion rials
during the same period last year.
The SEO’s Research, Development, and Islamic Studies Management report
indicates a steady upward trend in cumulative market transactions over the past
year. The total market transactions across the four stock exchanges have grown
by 26.5% year-over-year, rising from 16 quadrillion rials last year to 20
quadrillion rials this year.
ETF Dominance in the Capital Market
Excluding debt securities in open market operations, exchange-traded
funds (ETFs) accounted for the largest share of capital market transactions,
making up 43.4% of total trading activity.
In addition:
- Stock
market transactions accounted for 25.5% of total capital market
trades (excluding debt market data).
- Physical
market transactions in the Iran Mercantile Exchange and the Iran Energy
Exchange made up 23% of total capital market transactions.
Notable Increase in Trading Volumes
- The
total trading value in the Tehran Stock Exchange, including stocks, debt
securities, and ETFs, grew 14.75% in January compared to December
and 141.62% compared to January last year.
- The
Iran Fara Bourse (IFB) recorded a 10.7% monthly increase and a 139.62%
annual increase in trading volume.
- The
Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) saw a 12.33% rise in trading value
compared to December and a 59.14% increase year-over-year.
- The
Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) recorded the highest growth, with 47.7%
monthly and 150.91% annual increases in trading value.
These statistics underscore the robust growth in Iran’s financial
markets, driven by increased investor participation and the rising influence of
ETFs and commodities trading.