KSE-100 Index

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 Index is the benchmark index of Pakistan’s stock market, representing the country’s economic performance.

Launched in 1991 by the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), now part of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), it comprises 100 listed companies from various sectors, including textiles, cement, banking, food and beverages, oil and gas, power generation and distribution, and telecommunication. The index is calculated using the free-float market capitalization methodology, considering market capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity. It reflects Pakistan’s economic growth and stability, provides investors with a benchmark for portfolio performance, influences investment decisions, and serves as an indicator of market sentiment.

The KSE-100 Index is a stock market index representing the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), one of Pakistan’s largest stock exchanges. Here’s a brief introduction:

Name: KSE-100 Index

Launch: 1991

Composition: Top 100 companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange

Weightage: Market capitalization-weighted index

Objective: To track the performance of Pakistan’s equity market

Sector Representation: Diverse sectors, including:

1. Textiles
2. Cement
3. Food and Beverages
4. Oil and Gas
5. Banking
6. Pharmaceuticals
7. Automobiles

Calculation: Based on free-float market capitalization

Significance: Benchmark index for Pakistan’s stock market, widely followed by investors, analysts, and researchers.

The KSE-100 Index serves as a barometer for Pakistan’s economic health and investor sentiment, providing insights into the country’s business environment.