Saudi Market Trades 160M Shares, Turnover Near SAR 3B

The Saudi main market posted an active trading session on 6 September 2026, with about 160.8 million shares changing hands and total turnover reaching nearly SAR 2.96 billion across 284,515 executed trades. The result points to steady participation from local investors.

The main index (TASI) closed at 11,068.65 points, up 35.74 points, or about 0.32%. During the session the index opened at 11,047.07, touched a high of 11,077.50 and a low of 11,046.09. Total market capitalization at the close stood at roughly SAR 9.51 trillion.

The single-session activity fits within a broader year of solid volumes. By the first quarter of 2026, the total value of shares traded on the Saudi Exchange reached about SAR 291.07 billion across 25.10 million transactions, with average daily traded value near SAR 5.04 billion. By the first half of the year, traded value climbed to about SAR 616.57 billion, while average daily volume rose to around 133.3 million shares, up roughly 9.5% year on year.

Local individual investors remain a key part of the market. By the end of the first quarter of 2026, there were about 7.28 million individual investors holding around 14.86 million retail portfolios, with Saudi individuals owning some SAR 883.9 billion in shares, about 9% of total market value. The exchange listed around 476 securities at that point.

For residents and expats following the market, the numbers matter because they reflect liquidity and confidence in the local economy. Main market trading runs continuously from 10:00 to 15:00, with a pre-opening auction from 09:30 and a closing auction shortly after 15:00. Retail investors can access the market through licensed Saudi brokerage platforms and official exchange channels for daily reports and data.

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