Prime Highlights
- Arab investors own 30 percent of Amman Stock Exchange listed companies, leading total foreign ownership to 46 percent.
- The industrial sector records the highest foreign ownership level on the exchange at 51 percent.
Key Facts
- Foreign investors purchased JD199 million worth of shares during the first half of 2026, representing 12 percent of total trading value.
- Jordan’s main stock index has climbed 35 percent over the past 12 months.
Background
Arab investors held 30 percent of companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, the exchange said in a statement. Non-Arab investors added another 16 percent, pushing total non-Jordanian ownership to 46 percent of the market.
Institutional players, including companies, institutions and funds, made up 33 percent of that foreign total, a sign that large investors continue building their presence on the exchange.
Foreigners bought JD199 million worth of shares, about $280 million, which made up 12 percent of the exchange’s total trading value for the period tracked. They sold JD236 million worth of shares across that same stretch, keeping trading activity fairly brisk.
A closer look at recent trading tells a similar story. Foreign investors picked up JD42 million in shares, nearly 12 percent of trading value for that stretch, while selling JD51 million worth, roughly in line with the broader pattern.
Sector data shows industrial stocks drew the most foreign interest, with 51 percent foreign ownership. Financial stocks came next at 49 percent, while the services sector trailed at 23 percent.
Jordan’s main index has gained 35 percent over the trailing period, a strong run by most measures. That said, the index dipped more than 6 percent over the more recent stretch.
The Amman Stock Exchange closed down 1.2 percent at 3,807 points, with the market’s total capitalisation still topping $41 billion.
