PSX

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 Index is the benchmark index of Pakistan’s stock market, representing the country’s economic performance. Launched in 1991 by the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), now part of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), it comprises 100 listed companies from various sectors, including textiles, cement, banking, food and beverages, oil and gas, power generation and distribution, and telecommunication. The index is calculated using the free-float market capitalization methodology, considering market capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity. It reflects Pakistan’s economic growth and stability, provides investors with a benchmark for portfolio performance, influences investment decisions, and serves as an indicator of market sentiment.