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  • Top traded stocks on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for February 20, 2025

    Top Traded Stocks by Volume

    1. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL)
      • Volume: 210.45 million shares
      • Price: Rs5.10 per share
      • Sector: Transportation
      • Performance: +2.00% change.
    2. K-Electric Limited (KEL)
      • Volume: 195.23 million shares
      • Price: Rs4.95 per share
      • Sector: Utilities
      • Performance: +1.43% change.
    3. Bank of Punjab (BOP)
      • Volume: 58.12 million shares
      • Price: Rs13.10 per share
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: +1.24% change.
    4. Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL)
      • Volume: 40.05 million shares
      • Price: Rs41.20 per share
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: +1.60% change.
    5. D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC)
      • Volume: 26.45 million shares
      • Price: Rs113.50 per share
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: +1.48% change.

    Top Traded Stocks by Value

    1. Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC)
      • Value: Rs1.62 billion
      • Price: Rs398.50 per share
      • Sector: Process industries
      • Performance: +0.44% change.
    2. Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO)
      • Value: Rs1.50 billion
      • Price: Rs340.10 per share
      • Sector: Energy minerals
      • Performance: +0.49% change.
    3. United Bank Limited (UBL)
      • Value: Rs1.25 billion
      • Price: Rs397.80 per share
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: -0.63% change.
    4. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
      • Value: Rs1.18 billion
      • Price: Rs79.20 per share
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: +0.78% change.
    5. Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK)
      • Value: Rs780.50 million
      • Price: Rs1,341.92 per share
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: -4.29% change.

    Key Highlights

    • Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBTL) was the most traded stock by volume, with 210.45 million shares traded, reflecting strong investor interest in the transportation sector.
    • K-Electric Limited (KEL) followed closely, maintaining high trading activity in the utilities sector.
    • Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) led in terms of traded value, indicating significant institutional and retail participation.

  • Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) performance for February 20, 2025

    Market Performance

    • The KSE-100 Index closed at 113,500.12 points, gaining 157.68 points (a 0.14% increase) compared to the previous day’s close of 113,342.44 points.
    • The total trading volume was 712.45 million shares, with a traded value of Rs26.89 billion, showing an increase from the previous day’s volume of 667.719 million shares and value of Rs25.734 billion.

    Key Drivers

    • The market remained bullish, supported by positive corporate earnings and improved investor sentiment.
    • Key contributors to the index’s rise included FFC, ENGRO, PSO, and MEBL, which collectively added 245 points. However, UBL, LUCK, and HBL weighed on the market, subtracting 128 points.

    Sector and Company Highlights

    • Top Gainers:
      • Sapphire Fibres Limited rose by Rs62.50 per share, closing at Rs1,161.49.
      • Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited increased by Rs44.20 per share, closing at Rs23,431.71.
    • Top Losers:
      • Lucky Cement Limited declined by Rs60.25 per share, closing at Rs1,341.92.
      • Blessed Textile Limited fell by Rs32.10 per share, closing at Rs281.63.
    • Top Traded Stocks:
      • K-Electric Limited (KEL) led with 195.23 million shares traded at Rs4.95 per share.
      • Bank of Punjab (BOP) followed with 58.12 million shares traded at Rs13.10 per share.
      • Fauji Cement (FCCL) saw 40.05 million shares traded at Rs41.20 per share.

    Market Sentiment

    • The market continued to show resilience, driven by strong corporate results and optimism around economic reforms.
    • Analysts noted that foreign investor interest remained steady, contributing to the positive momentum.

    Conclusion

    The PSX maintained its upward trajectory on February 20, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index posting modest gains. The market outlook remains positive, supported by strong earnings and investor confidence.

  • Top traded stocks on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for February 19, 2025

    Top Traded Stocks by Volume

    1. K-Electric Limited (KEL)
      • Volume: 180.89 million shares
      • Price: Rs4.88 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs116.81 billion
      • Sector: Utilities
      • Performance: +15.37% change.
    2. Bank of Punjab (BOP)
      • Volume: 53.76 million shares
      • Price: Rs12.94 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs43.28 billion
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: -2.19% change.
    3. Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL)
      • Volume: 38.11 million shares
      • Price: Rs40.55 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs94.95 billion
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: +4.75% change.
    4. D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC)
      • Volume: 24.97 million shares
      • Price: Rs111.84 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs48.22 billion
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: +1.61% change.
    5. Pak Elektron Limited (PAEL)
      • Volume: 5.40 million shares
      • Price: Rs38.99 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs33.45 billion
      • Sector: Producer manufacturing
      • Performance: -0.23% change.

    Top Traded Stocks by Value

    1. Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC)
      • Value: Rs1.54 billion
      • Price: Rs396.76 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs498.88 billion
      • Sector: Process industries
      • Performance: +1.18% change.
    2. Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO)
      • Value: Rs1.47 billion
      • Price: Rs338.45 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs156.38 billion
      • Sector: Energy minerals
      • Performance: +1.61% change.
    3. United Bank Limited (UBL)
      • Value: Rs1.20 billion
      • Price: Rs395.29 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs507.50 billion
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: -4.65% change.
    4. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
      • Value: Rs1.15 billion
      • Price: Rs78.59 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs169.46 billion
      • Sector: Finance
      • Performance: -1.33% change.
    5. Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK)
      • Value: Rs751.10 million
      • Price: Rs1,402.17 per share
      • Market Cap: Rs427.68 billion
      • Sector: Non-energy minerals
      • Performance: -3.94% change.

    Key Highlights

    • K-Electric Limited (KEL) dominated trading volumes, reflecting high investor interest in the utilities sector.
    • Fauji Cement (FCCL) and D.G. Khan Cement (DGKC) were among the top performers in the cement sector, driven by strong earnings and sectoral optimism.
    • Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) led in terms of traded value, indicating significant institutional and retail participation.

  • Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) performance and key highlights for February 19, 2025

    Market Performance

    • The KSE-100 Index gained 253.96 points, marking a 0.22% increase, and closed at 113,342.44 points compared to the previous day’s close of 113,088.48 points.
    • A total of 667.719 million shares were traded, with a traded value of Rs25.734 billion, showing an increase from the previous day’s 545 million shares and Rs20.741 billion.

    Key Drivers

    • The bullish trend was supported by better-than-expected corporate results, which boosted investor confidence and led to fresh buying across multiple sectors.
    • Major contributors to the index’s rise included FFC, BAHL, MTL, SYS, and KOHC, which collectively added 433 points. However, UBL, LUCK, HUBC, HBL, PPL, and OGDC weighed on the market, subtracting 619 points.

    Sector and Company Highlights

    • Top Gainers:
      • Sapphire Fibres Limited saw the highest increase of Rs59.03 per share, closing at Rs1,098.99.
      • Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited rose by Rs41.96 per share, closing at Rs23,387.51.
    • Top Losers:
      • Lucky Cement Limited experienced the largest decline of Rs57.48 per share, closing at Rs1,402.17.
      • Blessed Textile Limited fell by Rs30.39 per share, closing at Rs313.73.
    • Top Traded Companies:
      • K-Electric Limited led with 180.89 million shares traded at Rs4.88 per share.
      • Bank of Punjab and Fauji Cement followed with 53.76 million and 38.11 million shares traded, respectively.

    Market Sentiment

    • Analysts attributed the positive momentum to improved investor sentiment driven by strong corporate earnings and macroeconomic stability.
    • The PSX CEO expressed optimism about foreign investments in 2025, citing government reforms and enhanced market infrastructure as key factors attracting investors.

    Comparative Context

    • The market has shown resilience, with the KSE-100 Index maintaining an upward trajectory since the start of 2025, supported by monetary easing and economic reforms.
    • Earlier in the month, the index had surged by 1,055 points on February 10, driven by strong earnings and positive responses to the Zarea IPO.

    Conclusion

    The PSX continues to reflect a bullish trend, supported by strong corporate performance and investor confidence. While some sectors faced declines, the overall market outlook remains positive, with expectations of sustained growth in 2025.