Pakistan Stock Exchange investor base jumps 56%, nears 700,000 in October
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) investor base surged by a record 56% to 681,965, reflecting growing confidence and strong retail participation, especially from Gen Z and Millennials.
- Record-breaking investor growth at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
- Significant increase in retail participation and market confidence.
- Dominance of Gen Z and Millennials among new investors.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) investor base hit a record 681,965, a jump of 56% year-on-year, reflecting a sharp increase in retail participation and growing confidence in the country’s capital markets.
According to data shared by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, the total number of investors reached 681,965 in October, while 25,747 new accounts were opened during the month, the highest monthly investor addition on record.
The ministry said the latest expansion is “a remarkable shift in investor participation, reflecting growing confidence and signalling a deeper transformation of Pakistan’s capital markets”.
“In just 10 months (Jan-Oct26), PSX added 218,894 net new investors — more than the last four full years combined, matching nearly five years!”
The ministry said that 85% of new investors are Gen Z and Millennials.
Investors based at the PSX crossed 600,000 back in August 2026.