By: Louay Azar – Regional CEO for the Middle East and North Africa, CFI
The recent achievements of the Amman Stock Exchange mark a new chapter in the trajectory of the Jordanian market—one built on restoring confidence and reaffirming that Jordan possesses a market capable of competing regionally and attracting quality investments.
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Behind these achievements lies the strong performance of listed Jordanian companies, which have demonstrated the ability to achieve stable operational and financial results despite challenges. Vital sectors such as mining, phosphate, and banking posted remarkable results, supporting market gains, enhancing liquidity, and opening new opportunities for both local and foreign investors.
Historic Leap After 17 Years
On September 17, 2025, the Jordanian market reached a pivotal milestone, reclaiming its position on the regional investment map. For the first time since 2008, the Amman Stock Exchange’s general index surpassed the 3,000-point mark—a historic step reflecting the resilience of the national economy and its ability to regain momentum after more than seventeen years.
The general index has risen by more than 500 points since the beginning of 2025, while the market capitalization of listed companies grew by nearly 26.31% from the start of the year through the end of July. These indicators highlight the importance of a comprehensive reform path that has successfully rebuilt investor confidence both locally and regionally.
The Jordanian Market as a Strategic Investment Choice for the Future
Today, the Jordanian market’s position as an investment hub is strengthening at both the local and regional levels. Foreign ownership reached JD 10.14 billion by mid-September 2025, up JD 2.53 billion (33%) since the start of the year. Gulf countries led foreign investors, with holdings exceeding JD 5.2 billion.
These figures clearly demonstrate that the Amman Stock Exchange is not merely a local market, but a growing regional attraction in a developing reform-oriented environment. As growth in key indicators continues, the exchange becomes a strategic tool for diversifying investment portfolios, accelerating economic development, and enhancing Jordan’s standing as a secure and promising investment center.
“Opportunities Start from Jordan” Campaign Boosts Local Investment Confidence
The CFI campaign “Opportunities Start from Jordan” has contributed to improving investor sentiment within the Kingdom. It has not only showcased Jordan as an investment destination but also reconnected local investors to the market, highlighting success stories of Jordanian companies.
This impact is evident in the expansion of investor participation: approximately 147 new investment portfolios were opened since the campaign’s launch in July, and Jordanian investors’ trading volume increased by 104% between June and September. At the overall market level, trading growth reached 139% in July, 74% in August, and 99% in September. These results underline the campaign’s role in broadening the investment base and boosting confidence both domestically and internationally.
Alongside this progress, CFI achieved a qualitative leap in brokerage rankings, rising from 35th at the start of 2025 to 13th by the end of July, reflecting its growing role in stimulating trading and strengthening investor trust.
Local Investment: A Strategic National Necessity
Local investment today is a cornerstone of the Jordanian economy—not only as a financial option but as a strategic necessity to support growth and expand economic activity. Over the past years, the Amman Stock Exchange has implemented institutional measures and reforms that enhanced transparency, liquidity, and created a more attractive trading environment. Crucially, these measures reinforced Jordanian investor confidence in the market’s regional competitiveness, including trading system upgrades, commission reductions, extended trading hours, and tax exemptions on mutual fund profits. These initiatives affirm the Amman Stock Exchange as a reliable institutional pillar supporting national economic growth and providing safe, diversified investment alternatives.
What we are witnessing today is not the peak of progress but the beginning of a deeper phase, requiring broader participation in investment, continued reforms, and strengthened confidence in the promising opportunities the local market holds for the future.
