In the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), most investors focus on stock selection, market trends, and entry-exit timing. But profits on paper are meaningless until they are settled and adjusted for taxes. Many traders fail to fully grasp the details of psx taxation 2025, the t+2 system psx, and advance tax psx. These elements may seem […]
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Before you can trade in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) or Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), you must pass through two essential regulatory gateways: Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. These processes are not bureaucratic hurdles they are legal safeguards designed to protect markets from illicit activity and ensure every investor’s identity and
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Behind every trade you place in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) or Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), there’s an invisible system monitoring activity — ensuring fairness, legality, and accountability. That system is powered by the audit trail, a digital record of every broker action, trade execution, and client interaction. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
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In the fast-paced world of investing, excitement often overshadows caution. Many traders jump into the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) or Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) eager to make profits, barely glancing at the pile of forms they’re asked to sign. One of those forms is the Risk Disclosure Document, a piece of paper that, for many,
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The financial markets can be exciting, but without rules, they can quickly turn chaotic. In Pakistan, the body making sure the markets remain fair, transparent, and trustworthy is the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Whether you are trading shares on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) or investing in commodities and futures on the
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Leverage is the double-edged sword of the financial markets, it can amplify your profits, but also magnify your losses. In Pakistan, both the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) offer leverage opportunities, but the rules, risks, and mechanics differ sharply.For investors, understanding psx vs pmex leverage is not just about knowing
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Investing is about returns, but what you keep after taxes is what truly counts. In Pakistan, capital gains tax (CGT) is one of the biggest factors that separates gross profits from net profits. In 2025, both the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) have undergone tax changes that directly affect investors’
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) lists over 500 companies, ranging from blue-chip industry leaders to emerging small-cap growth plays. For most beginner and intermediate investors, following every stock is impossible, and trying to do so often leads to scattered decision-making. A watchlist provides structure. It narrows your focus to companies that fit your investment strategy,
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In every stock market, there are two kinds of players, the crowd and the professionals. The professionals, known as institutional investors, are considered the “smart money.” These are mutual funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and foreign investors who operate with large capital, deep research, and direct access to company management.In the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX),
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Investing in the stock market isn’t just about picking the right companies, it’s also about being in the right sectors at the right time. In a market like Pakistan’s, where macroeconomic shifts can be sudden and political developments often drive volatility, sector rotation PSX strategies offer a smarter way to manage risk and capture growth.
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