Foreign Investments Surge in Amman Stock Exchange

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The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has witnessed a sharp increase in foreign investments, with the total market value of foreign ownership reaching JD26.38 billion by September 16. This represents a 32 percent rise since the beginning of the year, with the top 20 nationalities accounting for JD10.14 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33 percent. Indian investors have emerged as the largest group, with holdings worth JD1.8 billion, posting a net increase of JD844 million, an 88 percent jump.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total market value of foreign ownership in the ASE reached JD26.38 billion by September 16, with a 32 percent increase since the beginning of the year.
  • The top 20 nationalities by market value of ownership accounted for JD10.14 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 33 percent.
  • Indian investors held the largest share, with JD1.8 billion in holdings, representing an 88 percent net increase since January.
  • Gulf investors dominated in absolute terms, with Kuwaiti ownership ranking second at JD1.48 billion, followed by Saudi at JD1.29 billion, Bahraini at JD959.8 million, and Emirati at JD836.6 million.
  • The UAE showed the second-highest relative growth among major investors, climbing 66 percent, or JD332 million, since the start of the year.
  • Beyond the Arab region, Asian investors, including Chinese and Iranian nationals, as well as offshore jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, showed a notable presence.
  • Chinese ownership amounted to JD780 million, reflecting annual growth of 26 percent.
  • Foreign ownership has risen by around JD6.38 billion since the beginning of 2025, highlighting the growing role of foreign investments in supporting liquidity and boosting economic activity.

Statistics:

  • JD26.38 billion: Total market value of foreign ownership by September 16
  • 32 percent: Year-on-year increase in foreign ownership since the beginning of the year
  • JD10.14 billion: Market value of ownership of the top 20 nationalities
  • 33 percent: Year-on-year increase in market value of ownership of the top 20 nationalities
  • JD1.8 billion: Holdings of Indian investors
  • JD844 million: Net increase in Indian investor holdings since January
  • 88 percent: Net increase in Indian investor holdings since January
  • 66 percent: Relative growth of the UAE among major investors since the start of the year
  • JD332 million: JD growth of the UAE since the start of the year
  • 26 percent: Annual growth of Chinese ownership
  • JD780 million: Chinese ownership
  • JD6.38 billion: Total increase in foreign ownership since the beginning of 2025

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency, September 17, 2025