Foreign Investment in Iran's Stock Market Nearly Doubles

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Investors have poured nearly $200 million into the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) and its subsidiary market Fara Bourse in the year leading up to late July, a significant increase from the previous year. According to figures released by the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran, foreign investment in the Iranian stock market has grown by 91% compared to the same period in 2024. The surge in investment comes as the Iranian government seeks to stabilize the local stock markets, which were shaken by a 12-day war between Iran and the Israeli regime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Foreign investment in Iran's stock market reached 181.83 trillion rials (nearly $200 million) in the year to July 22, an increase of 91% from the previous year.
  • Foreign corporate entities invested just over 167 trillion rials in buying shares in the TSE and Fara Bourse in the year to late July.
  • Investment by individuals amounted to more than 14.8 trillion rials over the same period.
  • The number of foreign shareholders registered in the two markets increased by 5.3% to 5,100, of which 3,339 were corporate shareholders and 1,709 investors were individuals.
  • The Tehran Stock Exchange's main index fell by 21,851 points to just over 2.54 million points, a significant decline from the index's value of around 2.8 million points in mid-June.

Statistics:

  • Foreign investment in Iran's stock market increased by 91% in the year to July 22 compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The value of foreign investment in the TSE and Fara Bourse reached 181.83 trillion rials (nearly $200 million) in the year to July 22.
  • Foreign corporate entities invested just over 70% (167 trillion rials) of the total foreign investment in Iran's stock market in the year to late July.
  • The number of foreign shareholders registered in the two markets increased by 5.3% to 5,100 in the year to July 22.

Sources:

  • ISNA news agency
  • Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran
  • Press TV
  • Local media reports.