The Qatar stock market continued to gain momentum as the QSE Index rose again. Investors pushed the index up by 46.46 points, closing at 11,187.50. This increase confirmed the ongoing positive trend in the Qatari financial markets.
Local investors drove the rally, making up over 57 percent of all buy trades. Foreign investors also remained active, contributing around 28 percent to the total. This strong participation reflects rising confidence in the Qatar stock market.
The QSE Index had already crossed the 11,000-point threshold earlier, with earlier gains helping set the stage. Market watchers noted that company earnings have played a major role in boosting investor sentiment. So far, listed companies have posted positive interim results, encouraging local and international portfolios.
The Qatar stock market shows resilience and balance through steady performance across multiple trading sessions. Analysts believe that the market maintains strong support levels, which reinforces its stability. Investors continue to expect more growth as earnings reports unfold.
Market capitalisation increased to over QR660 billion, up from the previous session. This rise followed improved performances in major sectors like telecoms, industry, and banking. Market sentiment remains upbeat, with optimism spreading across investor groups.
Trading activity also surged during the session. The volume of traded shares rose to 207 million, up from 177 million earlier. The value of shares jumped to over QR688 million as investors executed more than 21,000 deals across all sectors.
Out of all listed companies, 37 recorded gains, 15 declined, and three stayed unchanged. The broad spread of rising companies indicates overall market strength and growing investor confidence.
The QSE Total Return Index climbed by 0.42 percent to reach 26,498.62. Meanwhile, the QSE Al Rayan Islamic Index rose 0.41 percent, and the QSE All Share Index advanced by 0.39 percent. All major indices pointed to continued market health.
The telecoms sector led the gains, increasing by 0.80 percent, followed by industrials at 0.49 percent. Banks and financial services rose 0.45 percent, while real estate added 0.36 percent. Consumer goods gained 0.20 percent, and insurance moved up 0.15 percent. However, the transportation sector dipped slightly by 0.28 percent.
Top gainers included Commercial Bank, Ezdan Holding Group, and Qatar International Islamic Bank. These companies posted gains between 1.4 percent and 3.2 percent. Their performance boosted the broader market and reflected sector-specific growth.
Earlier in the week, the QSE Index also posted strong gains. The real estate and banking sectors led the performance, contributing the most to the rally. Despite minor setbacks in telecoms, the market closed higher for the week.
