Cambodia Investment Review
According to market data, in September, 2026, the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) set a new historic trading record, with both average daily trading value and trading volume soaring to an all-time high. This historic breakthrough clearly reflects the potential and resilience of Cambodia’s securities market, as investors maintain strong confidence and continue investing in the Cambodian stock market amid global economic instability.
- Dynamic Trading Activity Drives Average Daily Trading Value to the Highest Peak
Trading activity on the CSX gained sharp momentum, setting a new all-time record as the average daily trading value in September reached 5.8 billion KHR (approximately 1.45 million USD)—a surge of roughly 63% compared to the previous record set in April, 2022 of 3.6 billion KHR (approximately 0.89 million USD). One has observed that the average daily number of placed orders in September, 2026 reached 12,173 orders, with the average number of order quantity of 7.5 million shares ordered per day.
At the same time, in September 2026 the CSX Index climbed to 650.62 points, rising 20.26%, highlighting solid market confidence and sustained liquidity inflows into the exchange.
2. New Trading Accounts and Investor Participation Reach an All-Time High
The current market rally has captured substantial interest from new investors, resulting in 4,162 new trading accounts opened in September, 2026—the highest figure, surpassing the previous record of 4,034 accounts set in September, 2018. Meanwhile, the number of active investors reached an all-time high of 9,806 investors in September, 2026. This confirms that the historic surge in trading value and volume is driven by active and broad-based participation from both new and existing investors.
Sustaining this positive progress indicates that recent market momentum is not merely a short-term trend, but the tangible outcome of genuine investor participation and confidence towards the market. Continued investor involvement serves as the core driver and foundational pillar for developing a resilient securities market, expanding domestic capital-raising avenues for local enterprises, and supporting broader national economic growth.
