Countries / West Asia
Investing in Iran
International sanctions materially restrict foreign investment access and cross-border banking, so nearly all investing activity here is domestic by necessity.
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial
- Main exchange
- Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) & Iran Fara Bourse
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO)
How people invest in Iran
High inflation has repeatedly driven waves of retail money into TSE equities as a hedge, alongside gold, foreign-currency holdings, and real estate — all competing to preserve value faster than the rial depreciates.
TSE equitiesGoldForeign-currency savingsReal estate
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Iran use?
Iran uses the Iranian rial.
What is the main stock exchange in Iran?
Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) & Iran Fara Bourse, overseen by the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO).
What do people in Iran typically invest in?
High inflation has repeatedly driven waves of retail money into TSE equities as a hedge, alongside gold, foreign-currency holdings, and real estate — all competing to preserve value faster than the rial depreciates.