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Exchange-traded funds
in Pakistan, simplified

One trade, many companies. An exchange-traded fund in Pakistan holds them all in a single basket.

Trade ETFs

Start buying ETFs on the Pakistan Stock Exchange

Buying an exchange-traded fund in Pakistan works just like buying a stock.

  1. 01

    Go to the market screen in the app and search for an ETF. You'll see the full list available to buy.

  2. 02

    Pick the ETF you want, select Buy and enter how many units, the ETF's own version of shares.

  3. 03

    Check and confirm. Once the trade goes through, the ETF sits in your portfolio with your stocks.

The Search for an ETF screen in the Finqalab app

Why invest in ETFs with Finqalab

Every investor starts somewhere.

Own a Whole Basket, Not Just One Stock

An ETF bundles companies into one basket you can trade. Most follow an index, a list of companies chosen by set rules. Buy one unit and you hold a slice of each. Some hold a dozen companies, others more.

Diversify Without Doing the Digging

One ETF spreads your money across many companies, so your results don't hang on one stock. That's what diversifying means, and you don't have to research every company yourself.

Trade It Like Any Other Stock

You see an ETF's price before you buy. ETFs on the Pakistan Stock Exchange trade live during market hours, just like the stocks you know. A mutual fund, by contrast, is priced once, at the end of the day. There's no new account to open: buy, sell or hold ETFs beside your stocks.

Get a whole basket of companies in a single trade.

Buy your first ETF

The Case for Not Relying on One

Islamic OptionsTwo Shariah-compliant ETFs on the PSX
One AccountSits right beside your stocks
LivePriced and traded like any stock
DiversifyOne ETF, many companies at once

A company can have a bad day for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. In an ETF, that company is one of many, so the hit is smaller.

Investing shouldn't feel like guessing. With an ETF, you choose a theme, like banks, consumer brands or Shariah-compliant companies. The fund then picks what to hold. Prices still rise and fall, so it helps to think in years, not days.

Wondering which are the best ETFs in Pakistan for you? Compare what each one tracks, its yearly fee and how much it trades each day. Then track your returns over time with free Portfolio Analytics.

Open your account, add money free and buy your first ETF when you're ready.

ETF questions, answered

How is an exchange-traded fund in Pakistan different from stocks?

A stock gives you part of one company, while an ETF gives you a slice of many companies in one investment. A few ETFs hold government debt instead. You buy and sell an ETF on the Pakistan Stock Exchange just like a share. Because your money is spread out, one company's bad day matters less. Like any investment, its price can go down as well as up.

How do I buy ETFs online in Pakistan?

To buy an exchange-traded fund in Pakistan, open a Finqalab account, add money free through Raast and buy the ETF from the app's market screen. You can add money once your account is approved. Choose how many units you want, then confirm. It works just like buying a stock, and the ETF sits in the same portfolio. Start with an amount you're comfortable with.

Are there Islamic ETFs in Pakistan?

Yes, there are two, both listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as of mid-2026. One tracks 12 leading companies from the KMI-30, PSX's main Shariah index. The other tracks 30 Shariah-compliant companies. Both invest only in companies that meet Shariah rules. You can also compare your returns with the KMI-30 in Finqalab's Portfolio Analytics.

Which are the best ETFs in Pakistan for a beginner to start with?

Many beginners start with a broad ETF that tracks a whole index, because it spreads money across more companies than a one-sector fund. The right one for you depends on your goal and how much risk you're comfortable with. Before you buy, compare what each ETF tracks, its yearly fee and how much it trades each day.

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