Karachi June 28, 2025: In a move aimed at enhancing analytical tools and aligning with global best practices, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the launch of the KSE-100 Price Return Index (KSE100PR) — a new variant of its widely followed benchmark KSE-100 Index.
The new index, which goes live on June 30, 2025, tracks only the price movements of the constituent stocks, excluding any reinvested dividends. This makes it a valuable tool for those seeking pure price performance analysis.
Unlike the traditional KSE-100 Index, which reflects both price appreciation and reinvested cash dividends and remains the official benchmark for total return performance, the KSE100PR provides a clearer view of price-only returns. This distinction is expected to aid analysts, traders, and market strategists in making more precise evaluations of market trends.
According to PSX, the introduction of the KSE-100 PR Index is meant to serve a complementary role. Investors and professionals can now choose between:
- KSE-100 PR Index for price-only performance analysis
- KSE-100 Index for total return analysis, including dividends
“This step brings PSX in line with international standards by offering tools that enhance transparency and enable smarter market analysis,” the exchange noted in its announcement.
