ملخص الدراسة:

The finical market is considered as one of the important resources for mobilizing the capital in the economy to close the national saving gap. This study includes a trial for performance activation in Iraq stock exchange via commercial banks role in establishing mutual funds. These funds are considered as an important investment tool that can improve market performance . The issue of this study is the weakness of Iraq stock exchange performance compared with the others in the region. The purpose of this study is to explain the importance of mutual funds as one of the tools to increase the activity of financial markets through its intermediary role from one side, and its capability to attract different kinds of investors; individuals and institutions on the other side, due to its investment services and implementing this mechanism in the commercial banks in Iraq. In conclusion, this study inferred the ability of mutual funds as a financial intermediary, as well as the ability of commercial banks establishment to enhance Iraq stock exchange performance