Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced thetrading of 57 billion shares worth over 55 billion dinars (about $42 million)in December.
ISX reported that it conducted 20 trading sessions in December, with 74out of 104 listed companies participating in the trades.
“The total shares traded were 57,862,320,000, valued at 55,652,595,000dinars ($42,726,177), through 15,136 transactions. The ISX60 price index closedat 1,073 points, reflecting a 4% increase compared to its closing in the previoussession.”
The Iraq Stock Exchange operates five trading sessions weekly fromSunday to Thursday and lists 104 joint-stock companies representing sectorsincluding banking, telecommunications, industry, agriculture, insurance,financial investment, tourism, and hotels.