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

Interest rate hike fears rise in Pakistan; market down 0.9%

Nukta's Habib Khan and Shahbaz Ashraf are joined by Shankar Talreja of Topline Securities to break down the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation

Corporate earnings of GLAXO, FATIMA, and OGDC

GLAXO’s earnings jumped 53% year-on-year, driven by stronger sales and improved margins

PSX tumbles 1,032 points as Iran war rattles investors

The ongoing Iran conflict continues to weigh heavily on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, with the benchmark KSE-100 index posting another negative weekly close

Corporate earnings of AGP, FABL, & MUGHAL

AGP stood out with a robust 40% year-on-year growth in earnings, coupled with an increase in its annual dividend to PKR 8.0

PSX slides 1,126 points amid Iran war fears

KSE-100 slips 0.7% to 152,740 as regional tensions and oil surge unsettle markets

Corporate earnings of HBL, AIRLINK, and PAEL

HBL posted a 14% rise in earnings for FY25, with a full-year dividend of PKR 20.0