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[AAD]

How To Purchase ISX Stocks Through Warka Investment Bank

Last updated: 10/27/2009

[NOTE: Warka was the trend-setter but it is now not the only bank/broker in Iraq willing to do business with foreigners, I cannot provide you with broker requirements from other brokers as I don't do business with them. But please don't let that stop you from checking out the competition and doing your own due diligence. You may be interested in brokers like Al-Karmal LTD. or any broker found at the official ISX site ISX-Iq.net, simply contact those brokers and follow their required procedures.]

For information on selling ISX stock go to: How To Sell ISX Stocks Through Warka Investment Bank


---> If this is your first time trying to purchase ISX stocks, you will first need to follow the embassy certification procedures at the following link InvestorsIraq.com otherwise you will not be able to buy ISX stocks through your broker.

The requirements will include the following documents certified by the Iraqi Embassy or Iraqi Consulate in your country.

1) Your passport colored photo Copy and government/state ID colored photo Copy.

2) Your full address and contact details.

3) Three sample copies of your signature for verification.

The documents must bear the Iraqi Embassy seal and are to be sent to your broker's mailing address where it will be submitted to the ISX for verification and approval.

Warka Bank as your broker will handle your stock transactions through your Warka Bank account. To keep up to date about ISX company stocks (paid up/free capital shares) please visit the news section at Warka-Bank.com


Starting November 1, 2009 trading days on the ISX will be Sunday to Thursday, the market will be closed Fridays. The pre-session period will start at 9:30 am Iraqi time, the main trading session will be two hours from 10 am to 12 pm Iraqi time. So make sure that you send your stock purchase requests a day before the ISX trading hours. Also you will mostly only get part of your requests purchased and you will need to resubmit a new request to complete any previous stocks/shares that they weren't able to completely purchase. You must resubmit your purchase requests every time as they will not automatically do it for you. Currently there is a minimum purchase requirement of 200,000 shares per company stock. In order to buy there must be equal sellers otherwise your order may not go through or be completely filled.

It may take about a week or more to get confirmation on the status of your ISX request. If your request was executed a confirmation email should include an attached Excel spreadsheet detailing exactly what was executed.


---> To easily keep track of your purchases and your stock profits or losses download the attached Zip file “ISX Stock Profit or Loss” at the bottom of this post. It includes an Excel file with self updating graphs that are only compatible with MS Office 2000 or higher versions. You can still use it with other Office versions or software, just simply delete the graphical boxes by clicking on their edges and pressing delete.

To use the “ISX Stock Profit or Loss” Excel spreadsheet simply fill in the orange/input columns accordingly with your stock info and the rest will be done for you. If you do not have MS Office software, you will need to download the free OpenOffice software that will allow you to view Excel spreadsheets, go to www.OpenOffice.org.


---> There's two types of forms that you may be able to use, the "ISX Proxy Purchase Request Form" if you are already an ISX investor, or the "Non-Proxy Purchase Request Form" for new and current ISX investors who have been certified. Please keep in mind that the "Non-Proxy Purchase Request Form" can only be used once you have submitted the required ISX foreign investor embassy certification document(s) and have been approved. So as stated earlier you will need to follow the embassy certification procedures at the following link InvestorsIraq.com.

Download and print the appropriate Proxy or Non-Proxy ISX purchase forms by clicking the attachments at the bottom of this post. Fill out the appropriate form and signed it. Now scan and save it as a JPG image or PDF file. Attach that JPG or PDF file into your ISX purchase request eMail and send it to ISX@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

Here’s an example eMail for a Warka Investment Bank ISX purchase request:


Hello,

Please note that attached to this eMail is an ISX purchase request/consent form to be executed as stated in the attached form.

Thank you,


If you don't have a scanner, please go to your nearest copy/printing shop and they can help you save it onto a disk.


> Below is an example of how the ISX forms are used:


I, (Your Name) authorize Warka Investment Bank to withdraw approximately (2,200,000) Dinars from my IQD Savings Account #__________ to purchase stocks in the following manner. Stocks are to be held by Warka Investment Bank in trust until it is legal for shares to be transferred into the name of (Your Name) or until such time as (Your Name) shall instruct Warka Investment Bank to sell said shares on the Iraq Stock Exchange. It is understood between the parties that Warka Investment Bank shall receive 2% in the form of commission at the time when shares are transferred into the name of (Your Name). The following ISX stock purchases are to be executed for the trading day of (Date).


Purchase (100,000) Dinars worth of stock in each of the companies below:

• Banking Sector:
1) AL-WARKA'A INVESTMENT BANK
2) BABYLON BANK
3) BANK OF BAGHDAD
4) INVESTMENT BANK OF IRAQ
5) IRAQI ISLAMIC BANK
6) IRAQI MIDDLE EAST INVESTMENT BANK
7) NATIONAL / CIVILIAN BANK OF IRAQ

Purchase (200,000) Dinars worth of stock in each of the companies below:

• Investment Sector:
8) AL-WIAAM FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
9) AL-ZAWRAA FOR FINANICAL INVESTMENT

Purchase (100,000) Dinars worth of stock in each of the companies below:

• Services Sector:
10) AL-AMEEN ESTATE INVESTMENT
11) AL-NUKHBA FOR CONSTRUCTION
12) MAMOURA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

• Industry Sector:
13) BAGHDAD SOFT DRINKS
14) EASTERN BREWERY
15) MESSAN FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
16) METALLIC INDUSTRIES AND BICYCLES
17) MODERN PAINT INDUSTRIES
18) NATIONAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
19) NINEVEH FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
20) NORTH SOFT DRINKS

Total Dinars invested in 20 stocks = (2,200,000) Dinars.

Parties in full agreement, signed below.



_____________(Your Name)_____________ Date_____________
Legal Account Owner & Investor



_____________________________________ Date_____________
Warka Investment Bank Representative

__________________________________________________ ________________________

NOTE: Stocks you purchase might be held under the name of Warka Investment Bank's ISX proxy company. If you have submitted the ISX foreign investor embassy certification document(s), Warka will begin the process of purchasing/placing your stocks/shares under your name. If you are already an ISX investor you can keep your stocks under the name of Warka Investment Bank's ISX proxy company, until you are told otherwise by Warka Investment Bank. But you should consider beginning the embassy certification process now instead of later. Holding your shares by a proxy is a common safe practice in various stock markets throughout the world. You can contact IFRD@Warka-Bank-Iq.com regarding any personal and important ISX issues.

ISX Tips

One of things to keep in mind is not to over analyze this investment and make it too complex.

• Keep it simple and track the things that matter to you.

• Keep note of the highest price amount you paid for your stock against it's current closing price, and make that the deciding factor if you will profit or lose with your stock, if you were to sell it.

• Hold on to the stock until you see the type of profits that are to your liking. Sell fully or partially only when good profits can be reached.

• Do some research on what stocks may likely be more profitable in the future, if possible check a companies historical rises/downfalls, and possible financial outcome. Banks are usually a good stock investment along with a few other crucial industries.

• Try not to make selling/buying decisions on impulse or necessarily on what you may hear in the media.

None of the above is to be taken as financial or legal advice... - AAD

____________________________Important_____________ ________________
Whenever eMailing Warka Investment Bank for whatever important issue, do it around their business hours and preferably in the morning 8-11am Sun-Thurs Iraqi time. Never send them more than one email per day, just be patient for a response. Sometimes Warka Investment Bank may be very busy and what should normally take a few days, can take a week or more. If you also factor in any holidays in Iraq (and Germany if wiring funds) those can also delay the response process. Please don't drown them with eMails because this in the end will affect everyone's response time. Remember for common questions/tips you can always simply ask them here at the forum instead of eMailing Warka with non crucial questions. You can check the current Baghdad time before eMailing them:
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=27

Warka Investment Bank Contact eMail Addresses

For any information concerning international foreign banking relations:
IFRD@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

For any information concerning banking customer services:
C.Services@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

For any information concerning opening an account at any Warka Bank branches:
C.Accounts@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

For any general information you need to ask Warka Bank about:
Info@WarkaInvestmentBank.com

For any information concerning the Iraq stock exchange (ISX):
ISX@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

For any information concerning Warka online banking:
e-Bank@Warka-Bank-Iq.com

For any information concerning wire transfers:
MT@WarkaInvestmentBank.com

For any information concerning credit cards (VISA/MASTERCARD):
CC@WarkaInvestmentBank.com

Official Warka Investment Bank Websites

www.Warka-Bank.com

www.WarkaInvestmentBank.com/contact_us.htm

I wish you the best of luck and prosperity...

[AAD]

ISX Company List

Last updated: 10/27/2009

Below is the current list of ISX companies but please note that many of the companies below might not be currently trading much if at all. Also make sure to always check the following url links to see what companies have actually been trading recently to base your stock choices from. You can also see what their closing prices were so that you might know what price you will pay per stock share:

www.isx-iq.net/page/english/bulletin-daily-type-e.htm (Go to: Electronic Trading Bulletin)

www.isx-iq.net/page/english/analysis-daily-e.htm

• Banking Sector:

AL-WARKA'A INVESTMENT BANK / WARKA BANK FOR INVESTMENT & FINANCE
ASHOUR BANK
BABYLON BANK
BANK OF BAGHDAD
BASRAH INTERNATIONAL BANK
COMMERCIAL BANK OF IRAQ
CREDIT BANK OF IRAQ
DAR ESSALAM INVESTMENT BANK
ECONOMY BANK FOR INVESTMENT
ETEHAD IRAQI BANK
GULF COMMERCIAL BANK
INVESTMENT BANK OF IRAQ
IRAQI ISLAMIC BANK
IRAQI MIDDLE EAST INVESTMENT BANK
IRAQI UNITED BANK
KURDISTAN INTERNATIONAL BANK
MOUSIL BANK FOR INVESTMENT
NATIONAL / CIVILIAN BANK OF IRAQ
NORTH BANK
SUMER COMMERCIAL BANK

• Investment Sector:

AL-AMEEN FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-AYAAM FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-BATEK FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-KHAIMA FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-KHAIR FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-QUM'A FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-WIAAM FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
AL-ZAWRAA FOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
MESOPOTAMIA INVESTMENT

• Insurance Sector:

AHLIYA FOR INSURANCE
AL-AMEEN FOR INSURANCE
AL-HAMRAA FOR INSURANCE
DAR AL-SALAM FOR INSURANCE

• Services Sector:

AL-AMEEN ESTATE INVESTMENT
AL-BADIA FOR GENERAL TRANS
AL-MA'MUN FOR GENERAL TRADING
AL-MOSUL FOR FUNFAIRS
AL-NUKHBA FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
AMUSEMENT TOWN
BABIL FOR CINEMATIC PRODUCTION
BAGHDAD MOTOR CARS SERVICING
BAGHDAD PASSENGERS TRANSPORT
IRAQI FOR GENERAL TRANSPORTATION
IRAQI LAND TRANSPORT
KHARKH TOUR AMUSEMENT CITY
MAMOURA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

• Industry Sector:

AL-HILAL INDUSTRIES
AL-KHAZER FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
AL-KINDI OF VETERINARY VACCINES
AL-MANSOUR PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRIES
AL-RAFIDAIN FOR CARBONATED DRINKS
BAGHDAD FOR PACKING MATERIALS
BAGHDAD SOFT DRINKS
EASTERN BREWERY
ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES
FALLUJAH FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
IRAQI BOTTLING AND CANNING
IRAQI CARTON MANUFACTORIES
IRAQI DATE PROCESSING AND MARKETING
IRAQI ENGINEERING WORKS
IRAQI FOR TUFTED CARPETS
KIRKUK FOR PRODUCING
MESSAN FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
MODERN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INDUSTRY
MODERN PAINT INDUSTRIES
MODERN SEWING
NATIONAL CHEMICAL & PLASTIC INDUSTRIES
NATIONAL FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE INDUSTRY
NATIONAL METALLIC INDUSTRIES AND BICYCLES
NINEVEH FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
NORTH SOFT DRINKS / NORTH SOFT DRINKS & MINERAL WATER
READY MADE CLOTHES
THE LIGHT INDUSTRIES

• Hotels & Tourism Sector:

AL-MANSOUR HOTEL
AL-SADEER HOTEL
ASHOUR HOTEL
BABYLON HOTEL
BAGHDAD HOTEL
ISHTAR HOTELS
KARBALA HOTELS
NATIONAL FOR TOURIST INVESTMENT
PALESTINE HOTEL
TOURIST VILLAGE OF MOSUL DAM

• Agriculture Sector:

AL-AHLYIA FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
AL-EKHA'A FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
AL-ITHMAR AGRICULTURAL
AL-THERAR FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
BABIL FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION
IRAQI AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING
IRAQI FOR SEED PRODUCTION
IRAQI PRODUCTION AND MARKETING MEAT
MIDDLE EAST FOR PRODUCTION - FISH
MODERN FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION

[Goes4ever]

thank you, saving to my computer for future use! I thought they charged 2% to sell ?

[Virenque]

How can I choose limited price at which I want to buy a stock? This form is probably just for trading at market price?

[DrHow2]

This is a really interesting listing... I dont understand alot about how ISX works but I want to know more. I believe I would be a fool to only hold cash as I am currently doing. So if I can get some confirmation about how to accoumplish a successful ISX investment (I will summarize what I think is the process)

1. get warka account (not exactly sure how but will do it)
2. pick several stocks that I research and interest me
3. use warka order form and email them my choices
(50k shares per company minimum)
4. be patient for them to act as my agent and check spreadsheet to view my account
5. eventually submit the required ISX foreign investor embassy certification document to Warka (I assume this is easy enough)
6. if I read it right, it looks like alot of stocks are around 1.000 IQD/share


...this seems too simple please let me know what I am missing - thanks

[geowhiz]

Originally Posted by DrHow2

This is a really interesting listing... I dont understand alot about how ISX works but I want to know more. I believe I would be a fool to only hold cash as I am currently doing. So if I can get some confirmation about how to accoumplish a successful ISX investment (I will summarize what I think is the process)

1. get warka account (not exactly sure how but will do it)
2. pick several stocks that I research and interest me
3. use warka order form and email them my choices
(50k shares per company minimum)
4. be patient for them to act as my agent and check spreadsheet to view my account
5. eventually submit the required ISX foreign investor embassy certification document to Warka (I assume this is easy enough)
6. if I read it right, it looks like alot of stocks are around 1.000 IQD/share


...this seems too simple please let me know what I am missing - thanks

Not missing a thing, that sums it up. Just have to be patient on the buy end.

[explorerhot]

Now that the ISX allows foreigners in the market, has any one updated there Stock request letters to request the stocks purchased in their own good name? The current letter

"(Your Name) authorize Warka Investment Bank to withdraw approximately (2,200,000) Dinars from my IQD Savings Account #__________ to purchase stocks in the following manner. Stocks are to be held by Warka Investment Bank in trust until it is legal for shares to be transferred into the name of "

authorizes Warka to purchase in proxy and deduct fees to do so. It only makes good business sense to them to continue to purchase through the proxy and collect fees when you buy and sell your stocks unless you tell them to you want the stocks in your name.

Has anyone used this current letter or this type of letter authorizing the proxy, but recieved shares in their names?

[explorerhot]

Originally Posted by explorerhot

Now that the ISX allows foreigners in the market, has any one updated there Stock request letters to request the stocks purchased in their own good name? The current letter

"(Your Name) authorize Warka Investment Bank to withdraw approximately (2,200,000) Dinars from my IQD Savings Account #__________ to purchase stocks in the following manner. Stocks are to be held by Warka Investment Bank in trust until it is legal for shares to be transferred into the name of "

authorizes Warka to purchase in proxy and deduct fees to do so. It only makes good business sense to them to continue to purchase through the proxy and collect fees when you buy and sell your stocks unless you tell them to you want the stocks in your name.

Has anyone used this current letter or this type of letter authorizing the proxy, but recieved shares in their names?

What I was trying to say with this post was: Some people like myself, want the stock put in their name and have completed all requirements (certified copies and state dept and Iraqi embassy stamps). I have purchased stock months after completing all paper work and receiving confirmation from Warka that they have my stamped ,certified paperwork in their vault. There has been no indication that they purchased that stock in my name. This may be because I was still using the stock request form that mentions” Stocks are to be held by Warka Investment Bank in trust”(proxy). I was asking if others had still been using the template letter or one similar and had received notice that stock was purchased in their name. Having all my stock in my name is my goal and it no longer make sense to have Warka purchase in proxy and charge 1% if in order to transfer my stock to my name they will sell for another 1%, then buy back in my name for yet another 1% then eventually sell for once again for 1%. 1+1+1+1=4% verses buying in my own name for 1% then eventually sell for 1% 1+1=2%

Some people may want to continue with the proxy program, but I was trying to determine if there is a need to add an additional template letter for the people who have completed their paperwork requirements and no longer want to be charged the additional 2% for the proxy program, if in the end we will have too, or want too have the stocks transferred to our name.

[AAD]

Originally Posted by explorerhot

Now that the ISX allows foreigners in the market, has any one updated there Stock request letters to request the stocks purchased in their own good name? The current letter

"(Your Name) authorize Warka Investment Bank to withdraw approximately (2,200,000) Dinars from my IQD Savings Account #__________ to purchase stocks in the following manner. Stocks are to be held by Warka Investment Bank in trust until it is legal for shares to be transferred into the name of "

authorizes Warka to purchase in proxy and deduct fees to do so. It only makes good business sense to them to continue to purchase through the proxy and collect fees when you buy and sell your stocks unless you tell them to you want the stocks in your name.

Has anyone used this current letter or this type of letter authorizing the proxy, but recieved shares in their names?

Hi ExplorerHot,

Please note that at the bottom of the "How to purchase ISX stocks" posts there are a few attachments. You can use the " ISX Non-Proxy Purchase Request Form", this was taken care of many many months ago for such non proxy purchasers.

Happy trading...

[HumbleGenius]

Does Warka / Mr I accept digital signatures on electronic correspondence for stock orders / requests? Does anyone have experience in doing this with Warka? Verisign??

[Myinvestors]

Currently, foreigners are not allowed to purchase stocks on the ISX. Accordingly, stock purchase must be done through a proxy, such that the purchase is not done in your name.

[birder]

Just thought I would let you know, new rules on the ISX mean that any new investor can't use the forms on this web site for buying stocks using a proxy buyer (eg Warka). You have to get various documents and 3 signatures authorised and registerd at the ISX before you can buy any stocks. I also believe that it involves a trip to the local Iraqi Consulate or Embassy but as I've not yet managed to complete the process myself, I'm a little in the dark.
If anyone knows more detail, perhaps they can help?

[HumbleGenius]

Originally Posted by birder

Just thought I would let you know, new rules on the ISX mean that any new investor can't use the forms on this web site for buying stocks using a proxy buyer (eg Warka). You have to get various documents and 3 signatures authorised and registerd at the ISX before you can buy any stocks. I also believe that it involves a trip to the local Iraqi Consulate or Embassy but as I've not yet managed to complete the process myself, I'm a little in the dark.
If anyone knows more detail, perhaps they can help?

http://www.investorsiraq.com/portal.php?pageid=isx

Sent my info to the Arab American COC yesterday. I expect it back in about two weeks. Signed sealed, registered, yada yada yada.\

At that point I will make copies for myself. Hopefully I can then scan the processed docs and send them to Mr. I with a digital signature and I am good to go. I then hope Mr. I will do the ISX registration of the docs on my behalf in the same manner he set up the proxy account for me. I may have to send the original but that is plan b.

Hope this helps, Good Luck and Good Investing

[NewIraqiDinar]

Dear Mr. X


Your login details will be provided accordingly.

Please note that as we have not received your original documentation our brokerage office has not registered your name in their files and you are kindly requested to send your original ISX documentation to our mailing address to be submitted to the ISX for verification, confirmation and approval. All non original copies have been declined by the ISX and they have requested for the originals to be submitted. (Not sure if this is just for his paperwork or all foreign investors)


Our mailing address is:

Warka Bank for Investment and Finance - Main Branch - Baghdad Iraq
International Foreign Relations Department - Attn: (Mr. I's full name here)
Watheq Square - Salman Faiq St. - Hay Alwihda - Sec. 902 - 14th St.

It is important to note that the transfer of stock ownership is a lengthy process and will take the whole of this year to firmly complete.

Enjoy the weekend and best regards,

Mr. I.
Deputy Managing Director
Senior Executive
International Affairs

[HumbleGenius]

"All non original copies have been declined by the ISX and they have requested for the originals to be submitted."

Thanks NID, You saved me some time already.

HG

[smoke and mirrors]

can anyone tell me where i can look at each ISX stock price

[Chaka]

stock prices found www.isx-iq.net

nicely put together info but it is not a requirement to buy stock thru Warka..it should be noted that over the years IIF members have made it the easiest route


don't want anyone to be misled- you are free to use any ISX broker you like but know that their processes and fees may be slightly different

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by Myinvestors

Currently, foreigners are not allowed to purchase stocks on the ISX. Accordingly, stock purchase must be done through a proxy, such that the purchase is not done in your name.

the official date for foreigners was actually a year +couple months before this post rendering the sbove post inaccurate at time it was made 10-1-08

[HumbleGenius]

Originally Posted by Chaka

stock prices found www.isx-iq.net

nicely put together info but it is not a requirement to buy stock thru Warka..it should be noted that over the years IIF members have made it the easiest route


don't want anyone to be misled- you are free to use any ISX broker you like but know that their processes and fees may be slightly different

Chaka, I have been very satisfied from the service I have received from Warka so I am not necessarily looking for additional info on brokers. The fact is that I stumbled into dinar and then the isx just this past summer / fall and in regard to choosing Warka it definitely was the the easy path since I was not aware of other options. And it has worked for me. However, I beileve in the two options / Plan A and B way of doing things.

How does one find out about other brokers with the exception of the back alley conversations? Any list of brokers web pages, etc out there?

[War Eagle]

www.isx-iq.net,then click on brokers-gives you a full list of all isx brokers