KARACHI: Trading in the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s futures market showed a mixed pattern during the week ended January 23, 2026, as volumes strengthened while the overall traded value declined, reflecting cautious positioning by investors despite a record rally in the benchmark KSE-100 Index.
According to data, the average daily traded volume (ADTV) in the futures segment increased 9.9 percent week-on-week to 219.92 million shares, compared with 200.03 million shares in the previous week.
However, the average daily traded value fell 9.8 percent to Rs13.77 billion, down from Rs15.27 billion, indicating that participation shifted towards relatively lower-priced or short-duration contracts.
The futures spread edged slightly lower to 8.01 percent from 8.03 percent last week, showing stability in market expectations and a narrowing cost of carry despite heightened activity in the derivatives segment.
Overall, the futures market reflected cautious optimism, aligning with the broader bullish tone of the equity market while maintaining controlled risk exposure amid ongoing macroeconomic and external account challenges.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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