KARACHI (Dunya News) – The number of investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has reached a record 681,965, marking a significant increase in market participation, with young people accounting for a substantial majority of new investors.
According to Federal Adviser for Economic and Financial Reforms Khurram Shehzad, the number of investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange has increased by 56 per cent year-on-year, reflecting a growing trend of participation in the country's financial markets.
Shehzad said a record 25,747 new investors joined the stock market in October 2026, representing a 66 per cent increase compared with the same month last year.
He further revealed that 218,894 new investors entered the Pakistan Stock Exchange during the first 10 months of 2026. This addition was higher than the total increase in investors recorded over the previous four years.
Gen Z and Millennials Lead New Investor Growth
According to Shehzad, around 85 per cent of the new investors belong to Generation Z (Gen Z) and Millennials, highlighting the younger generation's growing interest in investment and participation in the stock market.
He said the increasing number of investors reflects the impact of the government's economic policies and financial reforms, as more people are entering the country's financial markets.