QSE trading activity attracted Arab and Gulf retail investors during a volatile session on Sunday. The Qatar Stock Exchange index rose to an intraday high of 10,516 points before profit-taking pressure pushed it lower. It eventually closed at 10,484.17 points, marking a 0.09 percent decline. Market sentiment shifted during the second half of trading as investors booked gains across several stocks.
QSE trading activity showed strong selling pressure across key sectors. Insurance, industrials, consumer goods, and real estate shares recorded notable declines during the session. As a result, year-to-date losses widened slightly to 2.59 percent as weakness spread across the broader market. Market capitalisation also fell by QR0.56 billion to QR626.09 billion.
QSE trading activity reflected mixed investor behaviour across different market categories. Local retail investors turned net sellers after earlier buying activity. Foreign retail investors also booked profits and added pressure to the market. However, Arab and Gulf retail investors increased net buying and supported selective shares.
Domestic funds continued selling, although at a slower pace compared to previous sessions. Foreign institutions also reduced their selling intensity but remained net sellers overall. Exchange-traded funds recorded limited activity, with 0.03 million units traded across multiple deals. Meanwhile, no sovereign bonds or sukuk instruments traded during the session.
QSE trading activity also reflected declines across major market indices. The Total Return Index and All Share Index both slipped by 0.09 percent. Meanwhile, the Al Rayan Islamic Index declined more sharply by 0.34 percent. These movements highlighted continued pressure across both Islamic-compliant and broader market segments.
Several stocks recorded losses during the session. Qatar General Insurance, Widam Food, Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding, and Industries Qatar were among the main laggards. Other declining shares included QAMCO, Ezdan Holding Group, Mazaya Qatar, and Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding. However, banks and selected companies such as QNB Group, Barwa Real Estate, Nakilat, and Commercial Bank provided some market stability.
QSE trading activity also reflected weaker trading volumes and values. Trading volume declined by 17 percent to 100.88 million shares. In addition, trading value dropped by 34 percent to QR231.83 million, while total deals declined to 14,919 transactions. The venture market also recorded limited activity, with 0.07 million shares traded.
Overall, QSE trading activity remained mixed as buying interest from Arab and Gulf retail investors balanced against profit-taking pressure and weaker institutional flows.
