Countries / West Asia
Investing in Iraq
An oil-revenue-dependent economy still rebuilding formal financial infrastructure after decades of conflict and sanctions; the domestic equity culture remains nascent.
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar
- Main exchange
- Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX)
- Regulator
- Iraq Securities Commission (ISC)
How people invest in Iraq
Real estate and gold are the trusted, tangible stores of household wealth; US-dollar savings are common given dinar volatility; ISX-listed banks and telecoms attract a small but growing investing public.
Real estateGoldUS-dollar savingsISX equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Iraq use?
Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar.
What is the main stock exchange in Iraq?
Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX), overseen by the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC).
What do people in Iraq typically invest in?
Real estate and gold are the trusted, tangible stores of household wealth; US-dollar savings are common given dinar volatility; ISX-listed banks and telecoms attract a small but growing investing public.