Countries / West Asia
Investing in Azerbaijan
An oil-and-gas-export economy where national wealth is concentrated through the sovereign State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) far more than through broad-based domestic equity markets.
- Capital
- Baku
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat
- Main exchange
- Baku Stock Exchange (BSE)
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Azerbaijan / Financial Market Supervisory Authority
How people invest in Azerbaijan
Real estate and gold are the primary household investment vehicles; BSE equities remain a small, mostly institutional market; SOFAZ's global portfolio shapes how national wealth is understood.
Real estateGoldSovereign wealth (SOFAZ)BSE equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Azerbaijan use?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat.
What is the main stock exchange in Azerbaijan?
Baku Stock Exchange (BSE), overseen by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan / Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
What do people in Azerbaijan typically invest in?
Real estate and gold are the primary household investment vehicles; BSE equities remain a small, mostly institutional market; SOFAZ's global portfolio shapes how national wealth is understood.