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Getting Started
Q: What is the Stock Market?
A: The stock market is a regulated marketplace where investors buy and sell shares of publicly listed companies. It helps businesses raise capital and allows investors to earn returns through price appreciation and dividends. In Pakistan, the main exchange is the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Q: What are Shares?
A: Shares (also called stocks or equity) represent ownership in a company. When you buy shares, you become a shareholder and gain rights to company profits (dividends) and may benefit from price increases. Shareholders may also have voting rights in company matters.
Q: What is Face Value?
A: The face value (or par value) is the nominal worth assigned to a share by a company at the time of issuance — for example, PKR 10 per share. It differs from the market value, which fluctuates daily based on demand, supply, and investor sentiment on the PSX.
Q: What are the Risks Involved in the Stock Market?
A: Investing in stocks involves various risks:
Market Risk: Price fluctuations due to economic or political developments.
Business Risk: Poor performance or management issues within a company.
Liquidity Risk: Difficulty in quickly buying or selling shares.
Regulatory & Global Risks: Policy shifts or global market trends affecting local stocks.
At Azee Securities, we encourage portfolio diversification and provide research tools to help investors manage risk effectively.
Q: What are the Major Exchanges in Pakistan?
A: Pakistan has two primary exchanges:
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX): The main equity market for trading shares and derivatives.
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX): The national commodities and futures exchange for gold, silver, oil, currencies, and agricultural contracts.
Q: Which Exchanges and Products are Supported by Azee Securities?
A: Azee Securities is a TREC Holder and Corporate Member of PSX and an authorized broker of PMEX. We provide access to:
Equities (Shares) on PSX
Futures and Leveraged Products
Commodities and Currencies via PMEX
Mutual Funds and ETFs through partnered Asset Management Companies
Q: What is the Role of a Stock Broker?
A: A stock broker acts as an intermediary between investors and the stock exchange — executing trades, providing research insights, managing settlements, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Azee Securities offers both online and assisted trading via platforms like Azee Trade Terminal, Azee Mobile App, and Azee Web Portal for access to PSX and PMEX markets.
Q: Will I Be Charged for Brokerage Services & Where Will I Get the Details?
A: Yes, brokerage and regulatory charges apply on each trade. These include commissions, NCCPL fees, CDC charges, and applicable taxes. All costs are transparently displayed in your Contract Notes and Daily Trade Confirmations.
Trading
Q: How do I start trading?
A: Log in to AZEE Tick App or terminal with credentials, fund your account, and place buy/sell orders.