Business Recorder•3 Nov 2026, 3:33 PM PKT
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Business Recorder reported on November 3 that Pakistan Stock Exchange investor numbers reached 681,965 in October, up 56% from a year earlier. The Finance Ministry said 25,747 accounts were added during the month, the largest monthly increase recorded so far. The total had moved beyond 600,000 in August 2026.
Across January to October 2026, the exchange recorded a net addition of 218,894 investors, exceeding the combined total for the previous four complete years, according to the ministry. It also said 85% of newly added investors were from Gen Z and the Millennial generations. The figures point to a widening investor base and increased retail participation in Pakistan’s capital market.
At a glance
- The investor count reached 681,965 in October, up 56% year on year.
- A record 25,747 accounts were opened during October.
- Gen Z and Millennials made up 85% of new investors.
Originally reported by Business Recorder
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