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

SBP holds policy rate at 11.5%: What it means for Pakistan’s economy

What does the decision mean for the Pakistan Stock Exchange, inflation, borrowing costs, and Pakistan’s broader economic outlook?

PSX falls 4,817 points week over week as oil prices top $100

Is the Pakistan Stock Exchange at a valuation peak, or is the current negative sentiment creating a golden buying opportunity?

PRL, DGKC & ABOT: What their latest earnings reveal

What’s driving Pakistan’s latest corporate earnings and which stocks could benefit?

PSX outlook 2027: Is PSX trading at risky levels?

Global oil shocks are adding fresh pressure to Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook

Yield reversal: Is PSX ready for its next rally?

Inflation is easing and yields are falling. Could the next State Bank rate cut lift the PSX?

US-Iran deal lifts PSX: Can stocks break 192,000 points?

PSX gained nearly 4% last week. What could drive the market beyond its previous 192,000 peak?