Iranian Equity Shares Reach New Valuation Milestone, Official Outlines Market Resilience
Tehran – The latest valuation of Iran’s widespread Equity Shares scheme shows significant growth, with officials highlighting the capital market’s stability and the government’s supportive measures.
Rising Value of Equity Shares
The total value of the 490,000-Toman Equity Shares package has reached 5,509,357 Tomans as of the latest trading day. This valuation includes the effect of all capital increases by the constituent listed companies. Similarly, the value of the 532,000-Toman share package has risen to 6,128,663 Tomans, marking substantial appreciation for millions of citizen shareholders across the country.
Dividend Payouts and Strategic Management
In recent remarks, Mr. Hojatollah Seyedi, Head of the Securities and Exchange Organization, provided updates on the dividend distribution process for the Equity Shares. He confirmed that a significant portion of the accrued dividends has been consolidated and will be deposited into shareholders’ accounts within the next two to three weeks, pending final transfers from a few remaining companies.
Mr. Seyedi emphasized two key strategic points for the scheme’s management: shareholders are encouraged to sell based on personal need to prevent a sudden market oversupply, and majority control of the shares must be maintained to ensure stability. He noted that while the general assemblies for many provincial investment companies have been delayed—extended until the end of the current Iranian month due to recent conditions and financial reporting preparations—the ownership status of every shareholder is clearly defined and secure.
Capital Market Demonstrates Resilience
A significant focus of Mr. Seyedi’s address was the performance and resilience of Iran’s capital market following recent regional events. He reported that over 530 investment funds are active in the market, collectively managing substantial assets and serving as critical risk management tools.
Despite macroeconomic challenges, including energy sector imbalances and global inflationary pressures, the market has demonstrated remarkable maturity. Analyses show that from the start of the year, approximately 46% of trading days have closed positively. Mr. Seyedi drew comparisons to international markets, such as those of Ukraine and Russia, which experienced similar patterns during periods of tension, underscoring that Iran’s market performance is in line with global precedents under comparable circumstances.
Robust Trading and Strategic Support
Providing further evidence of the market’s strength, Mr. Seyedi revealed that average daily trading volumes have increased significantly, reaching an average of 8 billion Tomans post-recent events, up from 5-5.3 billion Tomans last year. This surge in activity underscores strong market liquidity and investor engagement.
Crucially, he detailed extensive support measures enacted to protect retail investors. The Central Bank of Iran injected approximately 60 billion Tomans into the capital market during this period, with 41 billion Tomans dedicated exclusively to equity purchases. This decisive action, aimed squarely at supporting small shareholders, successfully stabilized the market and prevented major sell-offs, with the total value of shares actually sold being a fraction of those offered.
The ongoing development and management of the Equity Shares scheme reflect a continued commitment to public economic participation and financial market stability.