Iraqi Securities Commission Announces the 2025 Indicators of the Iraq Stock Exchange

Iraqi Securities Commission announced the results of a comparative analysis of the financial and economic indicators of the Iraq Stock Exchange for the years 2024 and 2025, confirming the continued development of the market and the strengthening of its role in supporting the national economy, despite differences in performance characteristics between the two years.

Mr. Faisal Al-Haimus, Chairman of the Securities Commission, stated that 2024 represented an exceptional year in terms of trading volumes and price activity, while 2025 came to confirm a phase of sustainability and consolidation of growth through structural expansion and an increase in the base of listed companies and investment instruments.

Al-Haims explained that the number of listed and registered companies in the Iraqi financial market during the comparison years reached (112) joint-stock companies. However, 2025 witnessed a notable expansion in the number of companies actually listed on trading platforms, as the number increased from (104) companies in 2024 to (118) companies in 2025. This was accompanied by an increase in the number of companies registered on the non-listed companies platform (ISX-OTC) from (5) companies to (14) companies.

Regarding government bond trading, the Chairman indicated that the market maintained stable trading levels in both years, with a qualitative expansion in 2025 through the listing of new issuances, including National Bonds in addition to Reconstruction and Achievement Bonds, enhancing the diversity of government debt instruments in the financial market.

As for equity trading, Al-Haims noted that 2024 recorded high trading volumes, while 2025 witnessed balanced market activity. The number of traded shares exceeded (438.7573) billion shares, with a total traded value exceeding (531.5485) billion Iraqi dinars. The number of executed contracts reached (193,401) contracts, achieving an increase of (5.7%) compared to 2024, reflecting a rise in transaction numbers and an expansion of the investor base.

With respect to indices, the Chairman stated that the ISX60 Index closed at the end of 2025 at (983.31) points, while the ISX15 Index continued its improvement, closing at (1,194.94) points, reflecting the strong performance of leading stocks in the market.

Al-Haims added that the market capitalization of Iraq Stock Exchange for 2025 reached approximately (23.673365) trillion Iraqi dinars, recording an increase of (6%) compared to 2024. This confirms the continued expansion of market capitalization and the strengthening of investor confidence over the medium term.

Regarding the performance of joint-stock companies, he pointed to improvements in disclosure indicators, as the number of general assembly meetings increased from (72) companies in 2024 to (77) companies in 2025. The number of companies that approved capital increases also rose from (17) to (19) companies, alongside stable levels of financial reporting and dividend distributions.

The Chairman of the Securities Commission affirmed that the results of the comparison between 2024 and 2025 reflect the market’s transition from a phase of rapid growth to a phase of sustainable construction. He emphasized the Commission’s commitment to continuing the development of the regulatory environment, enhancing transparency, protecting investors’ rights, and preparing the market to attract more local and foreign investments.

Al-Haimus concluded by stating: The Securities Commission continues to implement its development programs in accordance with best international standards contributing to the consolidation of the Iraqi financial market’s position as a fundamental pillar in supporting the national economy and achieving sustainable development.