Iraq Exchange closed in the positive area Thursday, amid strong trading values and volumes.

ISX, the main benchmark stock index, ticked up 0.21% to 110.65 points, with turnover hitting IDN 20.43 billion, while volume stood at 18.44 billion shares.

Out of 46 companies traded, 17 closed higher, while 12 dipped, and the least kept unchanged.

Iraq Baghdad for General Transport was the best performer, gaining 9.98%, while Ready Made Clothes was the worst, shedding 3.85%.

Union Bank of Iraq was the most active by value and volume, with its stock’s price closing flat.