Borsa İstanbul (BIST) was established in 1926 as Istanbul Stock Exchange. The name changed to Borsa Istanbul in 2013. Currently 568 companies are registered on the exchange. The exchange operates under a nine-person board
ETFs are easiest way to invest in BIST 100, offering low minimum investment. Index funds track performance but have higher minimum investment requirements. CFDs available only to non-US investors, offering more trading flexibility. Direct stock purchases provide broad index exposure but less diversification
BIST 100 index broke new closing record, previously reaching 8400. Continuous upward trend makes prediction difficult. Foreign investor interest increasing, especially in June and August
Contract size is 10 underlying securities. Trading hours are 09:20-18:10 normal, 19:00-23:00 evening. Settlement is T+1, losses deducted first day after expiry