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Borsa Istanbul (BIST)

Borsa Istanbul (BIST) is Türkiye’s exchange for shares, debt instruments, futures, options and precious metals, operating under CMB oversight. BIST is the abbreviation of Borsa Istanbul and is also used in index names (such as BIST 100 and BIST 30).
Contents
  1. 1.Key points
  2. 2.How it works
  3. 3.Interpretation
  4. 4.Pitfalls
  5. 5.Official sources
  6. 6.Frequently asked questions

Key Points

  • Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
  • In everyday language, “the market rose” or “the market fell” usually refers to the BIST 100 index.
  • Borsa Istanbul and the BIST 100 index are not the same thing; the index covers only part of the listed companies.

How It Works

Borsa Istanbul runs the Equity Market, the Debt Securities Market, the Derivatives Market (VIOP) and the Precious Metals and Diamond Market. Orders are routed through brokers; Takasbank clears and settles trades and the Central Registry Agency (MKK) keeps shares in book-entry form. Companies meet their disclosure obligations through KAP.

Interpretation

was established under Capital Markets Law 6362, bringing the Istanbul Stock Exchange (İMKB), the Istanbul Gold Exchange and the Turkish Derivatives Exchange under one structure. Companies make their shares tradable on the exchange through an initial public offering.

In everyday language, “the market rose” or “the market fell” usually refers to the BIST 100 index. Prices, market values and financial statements of companies traded on Borsa Istanbul can be followed on Yatırımcı.AI stock pages.

Pitfalls

Borsa Istanbul and the BIST 100 index are not the same thing; the index covers only part of the listed companies. Trading hours, price limits and market rules can change through Borsa Istanbul announcements; follow the current rules on the exchange’s official website.

Official Sources

Official regulation and sources the definition is based on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Borsa Istanbul (BIST) is Türkiye’s exchange for shares, debt instruments, futures, options and precious metals, operating under CMB oversight.

Borsa Istanbul runs the Equity Market, the Debt Securities Market, the Derivatives Market (VIOP) and the Precious Metals and Diamond Market. Orders are routed through brokers; Takasbank clears and settles trades and the Central Registry Agency (MKK) keeps shares in book-entry form. Companies meet their disclosure obligations through KAP.

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