Futures spread widens to 7.71pc
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's futures market saw improved value-based activity and widening spreads, driven by easing geopolitical concerns and better investor sentiment, despite a slight dip in traded volume.
- Widening futures spread and investor sentiment.
- Increased daily traded value in futures.
- Cautious participation despite market recovery.
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s futures market witnessed improved value-based activity during the outgoing week, with the futures spread widening to 7.71 percent, up from 6.59 percent in the previous week, reflecting an increase of 112 basis points amid improved investor sentiment following easing geopolitical concerns.
Average daily traded value in the futures market rose by 21.2 percent to Rs10.71 billion, compared to Rs8.84 billion recorded in the preceding week. However, average daily traded volume in the futures segment declined by 6.2 percent, falling to 177.73 million shares from 189.38 million shares a week earlier, suggesting relatively cautious participation despite the broader recovery in equities.
Overall, the rise in futures spread alongside higher turnover suggested improving sentiment and stronger positioning by investors, although lower traded volumes indicated continued selectivity in market participation.
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