Countries / West Asia
Investing in Lebanon
The 2019–2020 financial collapse and the informal capital controls that followed shattered trust in the domestic banking system, which still shapes every investing decision Lebanese households make.
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (multi-tier exchange-rate system since the 2019–2020 crisis)
- Main exchange
- Beirut Stock Exchange (very thin trading)
- Regulator
- Capital Markets Authority
How people invest in Lebanon
Physical US-dollar cash and gold became the trusted stores of value after bank deposits were effectively frozen; real estate remains attractive as a hard asset; the formal stock exchange plays only a marginal role.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Lebanon use?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (multi-tier exchange-rate system since the 2019–2020 crisis).
What is the main stock exchange in Lebanon?
Beirut Stock Exchange (very thin trading), overseen by the Capital Markets Authority.
What do people in Lebanon typically invest in?
Physical US-dollar cash and gold became the trusted stores of value after bank deposits were effectively frozen; real estate remains attractive as a hard asset; the formal stock exchange plays only a marginal role.