The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is an important player in the country's economy, providing investors with the opportunity to buy and sell stocks of publicly traded companies. However, in the short term investing in the stock market can be a volatile endeavor, with returns that can vary significantly from year to year.
The maximum profit occurred in 2013 when the PSX saw a gain of 60.96%, while the maximum loss occurred in 2017 when the market reported negative return of 16.36%.
To put these returns in perspective, we can compare them with the 10-year average return, which is approximately 16.05%. This shows that while there have been years of exceptional performance and significant losses, the overall trend for the PSX over the past decade has been relatively stable.
In conclusion, the PSX has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last 10 years, however, by taking a long-term view and focusing on a sound investment strategy, investors can potentially benefit from the market's potential for growth and returns.