KARACHI: Trading activity in the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s futures market strengthened significantly during the outgoing week, with the futures spread narrowing to 5.44 percent, compared to 10.18 percent in the previous week, reflecting an improvement of 474 basis points amid easing geopolitical concerns and improving investor sentiment.
According to weekly market data, average daily traded volume in the futures segment surged by 58.2 percent to 249.08 million shares, compared to 157.47 million shares recorded in the preceding week, indicating stronger investor participation in forward contracts.
In value terms, futures market activity recorded an even sharper increase, with average daily turnover rising by 85.4 percent to Rs11.39 billion, up from Rs6.14 billion a week earlier, reflecting increased speculative and institutional activity.
Overall, the futures segment reflected renewed investor activity during the week, as easing geopolitical risks encouraged greater participation despite lingering economic headwinds.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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