What Is Borsa Istanbul? Trading Hours and Key Concepts
What is Borsa Istanbul?
Borsa Istanbul (BIST) is the only organized exchange in Turkey for equities, bonds, futures and options. Companies raise capital through IPOs and investors trade shares through brokers.
Trading hours
The continuous session runs on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00 Istanbul time; closing sessions and public holidays are announced separately.
The BIST 100 index
BIST 100 tracks the 100 stocks with the highest market value and trading volume. It measures the general direction of the market, not a single stock.
What to watch
Besides price and volume, traders look at support and resistance, RSI and MACD, financial statements and KAP disclosures. Relying on one indicator alone can mislead.
Official source
Current trading hours, the holiday calendar and market announcements are published on the Borsa Istanbul website[1]. Because the session schedule can change, check official announcements before trading.
Disclaimer
This page is educational and is not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I find Borsa Istanbul trading hours and the holiday calendar?
- Current trading hours, the holiday calendar and market announcements are published on the Borsa Istanbul website[1].
- Can the session schedule change?
- Yes, it can; check official announcements before trading[1].
Related guides
Sources
- Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. resmî sitesi. Borsa İstanbul. Accessed: 2026-10-22.