Minister of State for Economic Affairs Muhannad Shehadeh said that the Amman Stock Exchange index has risen from 2,500 to 3,080 points since the beginning of the year, which, according to him, reflects the resilience and strength of the Jordanian economy in the face of challenges.
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Shehadeh explained that other economic indicators support this trend: exports grew by 10%, the number of companies registered at the Companies Control Department rose by 17%, and operational indicators showed strong potential for positive growth in the coming period.
94 Listed Companies Report Profits
Shehadeh noted that 94 listed companies recorded profits, of which 64 achieved earnings exceeding 10% during the first eight months. He also pointed out that the average return for foreign-owned companies reached 20%, led by Indian investors, whose holdings totaled 1.8 billion dinars.
The Amman Stock Exchange witnessed significant growth in the market value of foreign investors up to mid-September 2025, with Indian and Kuwaiti investors topping the list of investment activity. These figures highlight the continued attractiveness of the exchange to regional and international investors, reinforcing market depth, liquidity, and contributing to Jordan’s economic growth.
Indian Investors in the Lead
Indian investors led the way with total holdings of 1.8 billion dinars—an 88% increase since the beginning of the year, equivalent to 844 million dinars—reflecting growing interest in the Jordanian market.
Government Measures Improved the Financial Market
Shehadeh emphasized that recent government measures helped improve market performance, including the decision granting mutual investment funds full exemption from income tax on their profits, while maintaining the fixed transaction tax at 8 per thousand. This enhanced transparency and encouraged the entry of three new funds into the market. Meanwhile, the Jordan Securities Commission reduced brokerage commissions by 25% and extended Amman Stock Exchange trading hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to facilitate investment activity.
Kuwaiti Investors in Second Place
Kuwaiti investors ranked second with holdings worth 1.48 billion dinars, up 42% from last year, followed by Saudi investors at 1.29 billion dinars with 20% growth, highlighting the supportive role of the Gulf region in the market.
Bahraini investors’ ownership rose by 12% to 960 million dinars, Emirati investors’ holdings increased by 66% to 836 million dinars, while Chinese investors’ holdings reached 780 million dinars, up 26%, indicating growing interest from diverse Asian and regional markets.
Total Holdings of Top 20 Nationalities: 10.14 Billion Dinars
At the same time, other key nationalities maintained positive performance, reflecting varied levels of risk and sectoral investment interests.
The total holdings of the top 20 nationalities reached 10.14 billion dinars, an increase of 2.53 billion dinars—33% compared to the beginning of the year.
These data underscore the importance of Arab and foreign investors in driving Jordan’s economic growth and highlight the pivotal role of the stock exchange as a magnet for regional and international investments, enhancing liquidity and diversifying investment opportunities in the Kingdom.
Source: CNN Business Arabia
