KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange’s futures spread contracted by 233 basis points to 6.87 percent, compared with 9.20 percent recorded a week earlier, indicating improved market stability and a reduction in risk premiums.
Average daily turnover (ADTO) in the futures market surged 202.5 percent week-on-week to 696.73 million shares, compared with 230.35 million shares in the previous week, reflecting heightened investor participation despite the shortened trading week.
Likewise, the average daily traded value at the futures counter jumped 167.2 percent to Rs33.13 billion, up from Rs12.40 billion recorded during the preceding week, highlighting a substantial increase in leveraged trading activity.
Market participants said the sharp rise in futures activity reflected growing confidence among institutional and high-net-worth investors, who increased positions in anticipation of continued positive momentum in the equity market.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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