Countries / West Asia
Investing in Kuwait
Home to one of the oldest sovereign wealth funds in the world (the Kuwait Investment Authority, established 1953) and a stock exchange with deep, long-running retail participation.
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar
- Main exchange
- Boursa Kuwait
- Regulator
- Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
How people invest in Kuwait
Boursa Kuwait equities (banking, real estate, industrials) see active retail trading; family investment offices are common among established merchant families; real estate and gold remain traditional wealth stores.
Boursa Kuwait equitiesReal estateGoldFamily investment offices
Entrepreneurial families to know
Business families based in Kuwait who are also active capital allocators — see the full family capital directory.
Other West Asia markets
Ready to put capital to work?
Browse platforms, banks, and funds active in West Asia, or read our start-investing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Kuwait use?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar.
What is the main stock exchange in Kuwait?
Boursa Kuwait, overseen by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
What do people in Kuwait typically invest in?
Boursa Kuwait equities (banking, real estate, industrials) see active retail trading; family investment offices are common among established merchant families; real estate and gold remain traditional wealth stores.