The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded its highest-ever monthly addition of investor accounts in July 2026, with 25,140 new investor accounts opened during the month, highlighting growing public participation in Pakistan’s capital market.
Data shared by the PSX and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) showed that the latest increase included both regular and Sahulat accounts. Of the total new accounts, 14,824, or 59%, were Sahulat accounts, while 10,287, or 41%, were normal accounts. The overall figure also included 29 corporate accounts.
The latest figures indicate a significant expansion in the investor base as Pakistan continues efforts to encourage greater participation in the equity market through digital onboarding, easier account-opening procedures and wider access to investment platforms.
PSX Investor Base Reaches 607,025 Accounts
The increase in July pushed the total number of registered investor accounts to 607,025, according to PSX data. The exchange described the July figure as the highest-ever number of accounts opened in a single month.
The investor base stood at 583,052 in June 2026, compared with 392,775 in June 2025 and 329,292 in June 2024.
According to the PSX data, the investor base grew by 48% in FY2026, compared with 19% growth recorded in FY2025. The average monthly addition of Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) also increased substantially, rising from 5,290 in FY2025 to 15,856 in FY2026.
The increase suggests that interest in Pakistan’s equity market has accelerated considerably, particularly among younger investors.
The growing investor base could also support greater market depth and liquidity over the longer term, provided new investors remain active and continue to participate in the formal capital market.
Gen-Z And Millennials Lead New Investor Accounts
The demographic breakdown of the July accounts shows strong participation from younger age groups.
Investors aged between 18 and 30 accounted for the largest share, with 10,691 male and 1,689 female investors joining the market during the month.
The 31–45 age group followed, with 7,901 male and 1,592 female investors. The 46–60 category recorded 2,120 male and 557 female accounts.
Meanwhile, 410 male and 98 female investors were aged between 61 and 75, while investors above 75 accounted for 42 male and 11 female accounts.
The data indicates that younger Pakistanis are increasingly entering the formal investment market. The strong participation of the 18–30 and 31–45 age groups could help broaden the investor base and create a stronger culture of long-term investment.
The shift is also consistent with the wider digitalisation of financial services, which has made it easier for individuals to access brokerage and investment platforms without relying entirely on traditional physical processes.
Male Investors Account For 84% Of New Accounts
The gender-wise breakdown shows that male investors continued to dominate new account openings.
Out of 25,111 individual UINs recorded in July, 21,164 were male investors, representing 84% of the total. Female investors accounted for 3,947 accounts, or 16%.
While the number of female investors remains significantly lower than male participation, the figures provide a baseline for efforts to improve women’s access to investment opportunities.
Increasing female participation in the capital market could further broaden Pakistan’s investor base and bring more households into formal savings and investment channels.
Punjab Leads Investor Participation
Punjab recorded the highest number of new investor accounts among Pakistan’s provinces, with 12,917 UINs added in July 2026.
Sindh ranked second with 8,126 new accounts, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 1,828 and Islamabad Capital Territory with 1,460.
Balochistan recorded 405 new accounts, while Azad Jammu and Kashmir added 175 and Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 91. Another 138 accounts were registered under the overseas category.
The regional figures show that Punjab and Sindh accounted for the overwhelming majority of new investor registrations during the month.
Sahulat Accounts Drive New Registrations
Sahulat accounts accounted for nearly three-fifths of new registrations in July, demonstrating the importance of simplified investment products in bringing new participants into the stock market.
The Sahulat Account is designed to provide an easier route for individuals who want to enter the capital market. Its strong share of July registrations suggests that simplified onboarding can help attract first-time investors.
The surge in registrations also comes as regulators and market institutions seek to increase the number of investors in Pakistan. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has previously highlighted the relatively low number of capital-market investors compared with the country’s population and set a target of significantly expanding participation.
The latest PSX figures therefore represent an important development for Pakistan’s capital market. A larger and more diverse investor base can strengthen market liquidity, improve participation in listed companies and provide businesses with greater access to equity financing.
However, sustained growth will depend not only on opening new accounts but also on ensuring that investors receive adequate financial education, understand market risks and remain active over the long term.
For now, the 25,140 new investor accounts recorded in July mark a significant milestone for the PSX and underline the growing interest of Pakistani investors, particularly younger people, in the country’s equity market.