Tehran Stock Exchange's main index, reached its highest level on Tuesday. TEDPIX, gained 29,154.82 points or 1.40% on Tuesday to end at 2,119,105.89.
Shares faced high demand since trading began with most symbols moving into green territory. The main index broke its historical ceiling 20 minutes after the session opened, reaching 2.124 million points or up 2%, though it finished lower later in the day.
Likewise, the TSE equal-weighted index gained 1.11%.
About 19.18 billion shares worth 124.78 trillion rials ($244.28 million) changed hands for the day. Trading at TSE and over-the-counter Iran Fara Bourse starts on Saturday and ends Wednesday.