Shahbaz Ashraf

Business Consultant

Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Fields of Expertise

Business

Education

Institute of Business Management / CFA Institute

Past Organizations

FRIM Ventures (Pvt.) Limited, Lakson Investment (Pvt.) Limited, Arif Habib Limited, Askari Investments (Pvt.) Limited, Macquarie International, Taurus Securities, Board Member - CFA Society Pakistan

Shahbaz Ashraf

Fields of Expertise

Education

Past Organizations

PSX’s bull run: 5 smart stock picks for FY26

Equities remain Pakistan’s top-performing asset class, delivering average annual returns of 18–19% over the past 10–20 years

KSE-100 hits record 131,949, banking stocks lead the charge

The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

PSX hits record high after ceasefire boost

It was a rollercoaster week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, marked by sharp swings driven by geopolitical tensions

With global oil prices falling, Pakistan needs to make the right choice

A two-phase fuel pricing strategy could ease inflation without derailing revenue goals

PSX drops 1.7% on Middle East tensions

Pharmaceutical and select cement stocks were among the hardest hit, contributing significantly to the week’s losses

Geopolitical uncertainty halts PSX rally

Watch for a discussion on market direction and strategies for investors navigating this uncertain climate