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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Bull run continues as QSE gains on strong foreign fund inflows
Satyendra Pathak Doha The bull run on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) continued for yet another week, with the benchmark index gaining 102.09 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,363.71 points. This sustained upward momentum reflects improving investor sentiment and strong foreign institutional buying, which have fueled a positive trend in the market over the past several weeks. The rally was broad-based, with major sectors and leading stocks contributing to the weekly gains. Market capitalisation saw a notable increase of 1.2 percent, reaching QR676.3 billion compared to QR668.3 billion at the close of the previous trading week. Of the 53 companies listed on the exchange, 33 ended the week in positive territory, while 20 posted losses. Estithmar Holding emerged as the best-performing stock during the week, with a sharp rise of 10.2 percent. In contrast, Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance recorded the largest decline, falling by 4.9 percent. The main contributors to the index's weekly rise were Estithmar Holding, Qatar Electricity & Water Companyand Qatar Navigation, which added 11.54, 12.58, and 13.56 points to the index respectively. These gains highlight the strength in key sectors and investor confidence in some of the market's blue-chip stocks. Trading activity picked up momentum during the week. The total value of shares traded increased by 12.8 percent to QR2,232.7 million, up from QR1,979.2 million in the previous week. Trading volume also saw a substantial jump of 43.4 percent, reaching 1,042.3 million shares compared to 726.7 million shares a week earlier. The number of transactions rose by 28.6 percent to 115,170 from 89,525. Baladna was the most actively traded stock in terms of both value and volume, with a total traded value of QR252.5 million and a traded volume of 179.1 million shares. In terms of investor behavior, foreign institutions remained strongly bullish, ending the week with net buying of QR256.1 million, significantly higher than the previous week's QR157.1 million. Qatari institutions, however, continued to exhibit a bearish stance, registering net selling of QR28.0 million, up from QR3.2 million in the preceding week. Among retail investors, foreign individuals posted net selling of QR13.5 million, compared to QR10.3 million in the prior week. Qatari retail investors also increased their selling, with net outflows of QR214.6 million against QR143.6 million in the previous week. On a year-to-date basis, global foreign institutions have been net buyers of Qatari equities to the tune of $183.1 million, while GCC-based institutions have a net long position of $1.2 million. Commenting on the market's recent performance, Ramzi Qasmieh, Investment Manager at Qatar Securities Company, told Qatar News Agency that the general index has recorded a gain of more than 10 percent over the past seven weeks. He attributed this momentum largely to a noticeable influx of foreign liquidity, particularly into leading banking stocks. Notably, shares of QNB reached their highest level since May 2022 during the week, underlining the strength in the financial sector. Qasmieh also highlighted the sector-wise performance, noting that five out of seven sectors closed in the green. The transportation sector led with a gain of 2.27 percent, followed by the industrial sector, which rose by 1.68 percent. However, the insurance and telecommunications sectors ended the week in the red. The broader market benefited from renewed investor interest, with liquidity flowing into both leading and speculative stocks. The industrial segment, in particular, gained from the uptick in global prices of key products such as urea and aluminum. Among the week's top performers, Investment Holding Group stood out with a gain of 10.2 percent, while Baladna followed closely with an 8.2 percent increase. On the downside, shares in the insurance sector underperformed, with Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance falling by 4.9 percent and AlKhaleej Takaful dropping by 2.2percent. The sustained rally and broad-based participation indicate a healthy outlook for the market, supported by foreign capital inflows and improving fundamentals. Analysts remain optimistic that the Qatar Stock Exchange will continue to benefit from strong investor interest, particularly in sectors tied to global commodity trends andfinancial services.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Bull run continues as QSE advances on strong foreign fund inflows
Satyendra Pathak Doha The bull run on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) continued for yet another week, with the benchmark index gaining 102.09 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,363.71 points. This sustained upward momentum reflects improving investor sentiment and strong foreign institutional buying, which have fueled a positive trend in the market over the past several weeks. The rally was broad-based, with major sectors and leading stocks contributing to the weekly gains. Market capitalization increased by 1.2 percent, reaching QR676.3 billion, compared to QR668.3 billion at the close of the previous trading week. Of the 53 companies listed on the exchange, 33 ended the week in positive territory, while 20 posted losses. Estithmar Holding (IGRD) emerged as the best-performing stock during the week, with a sharp rise of 10.2 percent. In contrast, Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance (QGRI) recorded the largest decline, falling by 4.9 percent. The main contributors to the index's weekly rise were Estithmar Holding, Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWS), and Qatar Navigation, which added 11.54, 12.58, and 13.56 points to the index, respectively. These gains highlight the strength in key sectors and investor confidence in some of the market's blue-chip stocks. page 6
Qatar Tribune
31-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QSE index advances on strong banking sector results in H1
Satyendra Pathak Doha The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded a positive performance this week as the benchmark index rose 40.86 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 11,261.62 points. The uptick was supported by strong buying interest in key heavyweights, particularly in the banking and telecom sectors, despite a noticeable slowdown in overall trading activity. Market capitalisation followed suit, edging higher by 0.7 percent to QR668.3 billion compared with QR663.8 billion at the end of the previous trading week. Analysts said the steady growth in market value underscores investors' confidence in Qatar's blue-chip stocks, particularly ahead of upcoming earnings and dividend announcements. Trading patterns showed mixed sentiment among investors. Out of the 53 listed companies, 30 advanced, 20 declined, and three remained unchanged. Qatar Cinema emerged as the week's top gainer, surging 8.4 percent, while Qatar Electricity & Water was the biggest loser, shedding 3.5 percent. The main index was bolstered by Ooredoo, which alone contributed 28.22 points to the weekly rise. Commercial Bank of Qatar added 26.09 points, while Estithmar Holding supported the index with a 4.03-point contribution. The performance of these stocks outweighed the drag from utilities and some industrial names, keeping the overall market momentum positive. Despite the upward trend in the index, trading activity reflected investor caution. The total traded value declined 14.9 percent to QR1,979.2 million compared to QR2,325.7 million in the previous week. Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) led the market in terms of traded value, accounting for QR149.2 million. Traded volume dropped 23.5 percent to 726.7 million shares from 950.2 million in the prior week. Baladna was the most active by volume, with 100.9 million shares changing hands. The number of transactions also fell 6.7 percent to 89,525 from 94,990. Foreign institutions continued to provide the main support for the market. They remained net buyers with inflows of QR157.1 million, compared to QR159.1 million a week earlier. On the other hand, Qatari institutions maintained a bearish stance, recording net selling of QR3.2 million, though significantly lower than the QR21.1 million in the prior week. Retail investors continued to exit positions. Foreign retail investors recorded net selling of QR10.3 million against QR8.2 million in the previous week, while Qatari retail investors were the largest net sellers with QR143.6 million, up from QR129.7 million in the week before. On a year-to-date basis, global foreign institutions remain firm net buyers of Qatari equities, with cumulative inflows of $126.8 million, while GCC institutions are net short by $12.9 million. Commenting on the market's performance, financial market analyst Youssef Bouhlaiqa told Qatar News Agency that the QSE index held firm above the crucial 11,200-point support level throughout the week. 'This stability, combined with the recent gains, indicates strong resilience in the Qatari market. The index has gained 6.53 percent since the start of 2025, supported by robust sectoral performances and healthy foreign inflows,' he said. Bouhlaiqa drew attention to the solid half-yearly results of the banking sector, which remains the cornerstone of the Qatari market. The sector's net profits rose by 1.4 percent in the first half of 2025, reaching QR15.1 billion compared to the same period last year. Out of the nine listed banks, eight reported growth in earnings, reflecting the sector's strong fundamentals and operational efficiency. Lesha Bank led the pack with an impressive 52.29 percent jump in net profits. Qatar National Bank (QNB), the region's largest lender, accounted for 54 percent of the sector's profits with QR8.4 billion, marking a 2.93percent year-on-year increase. 'The banking sector's resilience highlights its ability to adapt quickly to evolving market conditions. Despite global headwinds, Qatar's banks continue to demonstrate strength, liquidity, and growth, providing confidence to both local and international investors,' Bouhlaiqa added. Weekly turnover remained robust, with the total trading value standing at QR1.979 billion, translating into a daily average of around QR396 million. Across all sectors, the number of executed transactions reached 89,525, underscoring consistent market activity despite lower volumes. Looking ahead, the report said, analysts expect QSE to maintain its positive trajectory, supported by ongoing foreign institutional inflows, solid earnings in the financial sector, and Qatar's continued economic diversification efforts. The index's ability to sustain above the 11,200-point support level will be crucial in determining the next phase of market diection.
Qatar Tribune
31-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QSE index advances on strong banking sector results
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded a positive performance this week as the benchmark index rose 40.86 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 11,261.62 points. The uptick was supported by strong buying interest in key heavyweights, particularly in the banking and telecom sectors, despite a noticeable slowdown in overall trading activity. Market capitalisation followed suit, edging higher by 0.7 percent to QR668.3 billion compared with QR663.8 billion at the end of the previous trading week. Analysts said the steady growth in market value underscores investors' confidence in Qatar's blue-chip stocks. —Satyendra Pathak page 6
