The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index (TASI) closed significantly higher on Tuesday, posting a positive performance that reflects the prevailing optimism among investors in the Kingdom. The general index closed up 1.4% at 10,893 points, a new high not seen since November 2025, indicating strong buying momentum and an influx of new liquidity into the market.
Market performance and cash liquidity
Today's session witnessed brisk trading activity, with the total value of trades reaching approximately SAR 6 billion and the volume of shares traded reaching nearly 279.6 million shares. These figures reinforce the Saudi stock market's position as one of the most active and attractive markets in the region. According to data from Tadawul, the market capitalization of listed shares has stabilized at a substantial level of approximately SAR 9 trillion, reflecting the significant economic weight of Saudi listed companies, particularly in the energy, banking, and basic materials sectors.
Most active stocks and companies
Regarding company performance, the market was predominantly green, with 144 companies seeing their market capitalization rise by the end of the session, compared to 107 companies whose shares declined, out of a total of 266 companies listed on the main market. Al Waha, Chubb, Abu Moati, Al Taameer, and Al Arabiya topped the list of gainers, reflecting the diversity of sectors benefiting from this upward trend. Conversely, Naseej, Thimar, Ata’a, Maharah, and Aseeg were among the biggest losers during the session.
The economic context and the importance of the event
This surge comes within the broader economic context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to diversify income sources and develop the financial sector. The Financial Sector Development Program is a key pillar of the Vision, contributing to the depth of the financial market and enhancing its attractiveness to both local and foreign investors. The market capitalization reaching SAR 9 trillion underscores the success of economic reforms and the strong financial position of Saudi companies, thereby bolstering the confidence of global financial institutions in the Saudi economy.
Parallel market performance (growth)
In parallel with the main market, the Nomu Parallel Market also saw positive performance, with its index closing 0.3% higher at 23,668 points. Trading volume in this promising market reached approximately SAR 22.3 million, with 2.9 million shares traded. The market capitalization of the Nomu Parallel Market reached approximately SAR 42.4 billion. In terms of performance, shares of 44 companies rose, while shares of 34 companies declined out of the 127 listed companies, indicating active trading in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector, which represents the backbone of future economic growth.
