Institutional Flows
When PSX Fell, Banks Were Buying
The KSE-100 fell sharply after renewed US-Iran tension and higher oil prices. The important question is not only how far the market fell, but who sold and who absorbed part of the selling.
FIPI, LIPI and NCCPL participation, with block-trade checks before narrative use.
Institutional Flows explains who bought, who sold, and whether the move reflects positioning, liquidity needs, or a possible one-off transaction.
The KSE-100 fell sharply after renewed US-Iran tension and higher oil prices. The important question is not only how far the market fell, but who sold and who absorbed part of the selling.
During the week ending 19 June 2026, mutual funds bought $63.4m while insurance companies sold $59.7m. The divergence reflects different mandates, not a simple bullish versus bearish split.