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Gold Price Falls Below $4,000 for Second Time Since November 2025
Gold prices fell below $4,000 per ounce on October 23, 2026, reaching intraday lows of $3,975.23 as investors reassess positions amid rising interest rates and a stronger US dollar. For GCC investors, the pullback highlights opportunities in gold ETFs including Saudi Arabia's Albilad Gold ETF.
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Daily closes · latest Oct 26, 2026
| Name | Price | Chg (1M) | % Chg (1M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500SPY-US | 759.97 | -7.84 | -1.02% |
| Nasdaq 100QQQ-US | 704.40 | -36.81 | -4.97% |
| TadawulTASI | 9,438.50 | -1,243.34 | -11.64% |
| DFMDFMGI | 5,734.19 | -273.84 | -4.56% |
| GoldGold | 3,997.52 | -288.63 | -6.73% |
| Brent CrudeBrent | 109.76 | +11.40 | +11.59% |
Close as of Oct 23, 2026 · change measured from Sep 23, 2026
Top ETF Movers Today
latest close Oct 25
GRMNY4.77+1.27% 1DLunate S&P Germany UCITS ETFOct 23- CHHK3.54+0.85% 1DLunate S&P China HK Shariah ETF Class B IncomeOct 23
- SUKUK3.66+0.83% 1DLunate JP Morgan Global Sukuk ETF Class BOct 23
941010.89+0.74% 1DAlbilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETFOct 25- USVALUE5.46+0.55% 1DLunate S&P US Shariah Value ETF Class BOct 23
Based on 30 GCC-listed ETFs with 3-month average daily volume above 1,000 shares. Each row is dated to its own market’s last session.
Popular GCC ETFs
as of Oct 25, 2026
- 940520.81-1.33% 1DAlbilad Gold ETF
GDX87.78-1.82% 1DVanEck Gold Miners ETF- CALF53.30-0.41% 1DPacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
- GLDM82.61-0.67% 1DSPDR® Gold MiniShares
- GLD382.88-0.65% 1DSPDR® Gold Shares
- 94049.81-3.73% 1DAlinma Saudi Government Sukuk ETF Fund - Short Maturity
- ETH25.48+0.40% 1DGrayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF
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CLO ETFs Explained: How They Work, Risks, Yields and Top Funds
CLO ETFs provide exchange-traded access to collateralized loan obligations, ranging from senior AAA-rated securities to higher-yielding junior tranches. These funds let investors choose their position on the income-versus-credit-risk spectrum.
How Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
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Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India
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India's rapidly expanding ETF market now includes 300+ schemes with ₹11.45 lakh crore in assets. ETFs combine index-based diversification with stock-like tradability, with data showing they often outperform actively managed funds.
Why Bond and Sukuk ETFs Fall When Interest Rates Rise
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Duration, maturity, income distributions and credit spreads explain why high-quality bond and sukuk ETFs can still suffer short-term losses when market yields move higher.
How to Buy ETFs in the UAE
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A step-by-step guide to buying ETFs in the UAE, covering investor registration, brokerage account setup, and accessing diversified investments through the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
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Nukoud Announces Collaboration with Morningstar to Advance GCC ETF Education and Research
Nukoud has announced a strategic collaboration with Morningstar to advance ETF education and research capabilities for investors in the GCC and Middle East region.
Why China is likely to continue to support the gold market?
China's gold reserves comprise just 8% of its total reserves, well below the global average of 25% and lower than major countries like the US, suggesting potential for continued market support.
Building Kuwait’s ETF Ecosystem: Liquidity, Market Making and the Next Stage of Growth
Following Kuwait's 2026 ETF regulatory framework launch, industry leaders discuss the infrastructure needed to build a functioning local ETF market, covering creation/redemption mechanics, market making, liquidity, and opportunities for Shariah-compliant and active products.
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SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF: Has the GCC’s First Quant ETF Beaten the Market?
Saudi Arabia's first quantitative ETF, SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (9402), has outperformed its benchmark by 1.53 percentage points over 12 months. The fund uses multi-factor models and mathematical algorithms to select Shariah-compliant Saudi equities.
How Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
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How ETFs Turn Correlation into a Diversification Engine
Effective diversification depends on how investments move relative to one another, not just the number of holdings. ETFs enable double diversification by combining multiple securities and asset classes to build resilient portfolios.
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CHHK rebounds 0.9% to lead ADX ETFs as 46 of 63 equities close lower. ADX market wrap for October 23, 2026
CHHK, Thursday's ETF laggard, was Friday's best one-day performer on the ADX ETF board, up 0.85% even as it carried the board's heaviest net weekly selling pressure. Equities fell broadly, with ALDAR down 2.99% and ADNOCLS down 3.89%, yet exchange turnover still rose 2.9% to AED 1.13bn.
SUKUKAECHHKAEUSGRWTHAEKWINUS+3CHHK takes 37.2% of ADX ETF trade, down 4.62% as China equities retreat. ADX market wrap for October 22, 2026
The Lunate S&P China HK Shariah ETF dominated Thursday's ADX ETF board, trading AED 230.1k at 54.44 times its average volume while carrying the board's heaviest net weekly selling pressure. Equities were broadly lower too, with 41 of 62 names declining, even as exchange turnover rose 6.2% to AED 1.09bn.
CHHKAEUSGRWTHAEQUANTMAEAIPOWRAE+6SUKUK tops ADX ETF trade at 4.98 times average volume as QUANTM pressure persists. ADX market wrap for October 21, 2026
The Lunate JP Morgan Global Sukuk ETF took nearly half the ETF board's AED 581.6k turnover on Wednesday, trading 4.98 times its average volume, while QUANTM kept the board's heaviest weekly selling pressure. Exchange turnover rose 13.4% to AED 1.02bn even as equity decliners outnumbered gainers 31 to 24.
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Browse allGold Price Falls Below $4,000 for Second Time Since November 2025
Gold prices fell below $4,000 per ounce on October 23, 2026, reaching intraday lows of $3,975.23 as investors reassess positions amid rising interest rates and a stronger US dollar. For GCC investors, the pullback highlights opportunities in gold ETFs including Saudi Arabia's Albilad Gold ETF.
Gold ETFs Draw Record Inflows as Prices Rebound From Two-Month Low
Gold ETFs drew record $31 billion in inflows during Q3 2026, with physically backed funds adding 67 tonnes in September alone. Despite an 8.5% price decline, investors continued accumulating gold exposure as spot prices recovered to $4,194 per ounce.
Gold Falls to a 7-Week Low: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Gold ETFs
Gold fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on September 28, dropping 4% to $4,110.55 an ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and stronger dollar weighed on the metal.
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DIP Holding IPO: Dubai Investments Offers 20% Stake to Investors in UAE’s First IPO of 2026
Dubai Investments announces DIP Holding's IPO on Dubai Financial Market, marking the UAE's first IPO of 2026. The offering comprises 1.73 billion shares with subscriptions from October 27 to November 3.
Brent Crude Climbs Above $107 as Gulf Supply Risks Drive Oil Prices Higher
Brent crude has climbed sharply above $107 per barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East renew concerns over global oil supply security. The price rally reflects increased sensitivity to Gulf developments including shipping attacks and diplomatic tensions.
The Impact of US Federal Reserve Rate Cuts on GCC ETF Performance
Discover how Federal Reserve monetary policy swings influence currency-pegged GCC economies, local liquidity, and regional ETF valuations.
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Browse allDIP Holding IPO: Dubai Investments Offers 20% Stake to Investors in UAE’s First IPO of 2026
Dubai Investments announces DIP Holding's IPO on Dubai Financial Market, marking the UAE's first IPO of 2026. The offering comprises 1.73 billion shares with subscriptions from October 27 to November 3.
Dividend-Paying ETFs in the Gulf: How to Build a Monthly Passive Income Stream
For anyone building dividend ETF passive income in the GCC, the choice has widened since then, with new income funds listing on ADX in 2026.
ADGM Expands Tokenized Securities Custody, Excluding Retail Investors
Abu Dhabi Global Market has approved Zodia Custody to safeguard tokenized securities through regulated infrastructure, starting with money-market instruments and expanding to equities and commodities for institutional clients only.
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Sukuk ETFs vs Traditional Bond ETFs: Yields, Risks, and Sharia Compliance
Compare sukuk ETFs and traditional bond ETFs across yields, interest-rate sensitivity, credit risk and Sharia compliance and learn what to check before investing.
UAE Launches Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk With 5-Year Tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk offering with a 5-year tenor on September 17, 2026. The issuance follows exceptional demand for the inaugural 2-year sukuk, which was oversubscribed nearly 9 times.
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5 Ways to Invest in AI and Technology Using GCC-Listed ETFs
GCC-listed ETFs now offer specialized exposure to artificial intelligence and technology sectors. Investors can access U.S. mega-cap growth, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, Chinese internet platforms, and Shariah-compliant American technology through five key funds.
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Tokenizing Sovereign Debt: The GCC’s Next Capital-Markets Advantage
Why the region should treat tokenized government-bond ETFs as regulated market infrastructure, not as another crypto trade
Binance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
Is the crypto winter over? Bitcoin's rally through $86,000
Bitcoin has rallied through $86,000 this week on strong institutional demand and record ETF inflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on September 21, signaling renewed investor confidence.
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Are Investors Buying Yesterday’s China?
China ETF investors should understand that different indices offer vastly different exposures to semiconductors and AI. MSCI China holds just 2% semiconductor exposure versus 9-76% in mainland alternatives, making them fundamentally different investment choices.
Albilad CSOP vs. SAB Invest: comparing two Saudi-listed Hong Kong and China equity ETFs
Albilad CSOP and SAB Invest offer Saudi-listed exposure to Hong Kong and China equities with different approaches. Albilad CSOP applies Shariah screening while SAB Invest tracks the Hang Seng Index through a fund-of-funds structure.
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Asian Markets Fall as AI Sell-Off Hits Semiconductor Stocks
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled as concerns over AI valuations and Chinese competition intensified. South Korea's Kospi fell 5.5% while memory-chip makers SK hynix and Samsung Electronics suffered double-digit losses.
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Crypto.com Links With ZagTrader to Expand Institutional Access in MENA
Crypto.com has partnered with ZagTrader to expand institutional access to cryptocurrency markets across the Middle East and North Africa.
Binance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
Is the crypto winter over? Bitcoin's rally through $86,000
Bitcoin has rallied through $86,000 this week on strong institutional demand and record ETF inflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on September 21, signaling renewed investor confidence.
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ETFs in Saudi Arabia: How They Work, Who Can Launch Them and Why the Market Maker Matters
ETFs in Saudi Arabia have evolved from basic domestic equity trackers to include sukuk, gold, and foreign equity options. Understanding how they work requires three key components: fund manager pricing, authorized creation and cancellation of units, and active market maker participation.
Saudi Arabia's Assets Under Management Reach SAR 1.36 Trillion as Private Funds Lead Growth
Saudi Arabia's capital market institutions reported SAR 1.36 trillion in assets under management at end of Q2 2026, growing 6% quarterly and 20% annually. Private investment funds led expansion, accounting for 55% of total AUM.
Saudi Arabia FDI Inflows Rise 33.5% to SAR 159.1 Billion in 2025
Saudi Arabia's foreign direct investment inflows reached SAR 159.1 billion in 2025, up 33.5% year-over-year. Construction and manufacturing sectors led growth, accounting for 42.7% of total investments.
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Browse allSukuk ETFs vs Traditional Bond ETFs: Yields, Risks, and Sharia Compliance
Compare sukuk ETFs and traditional bond ETFs across yields, interest-rate sensitivity, credit risk and Sharia compliance and learn what to check before investing.
BlackRock Sees a Fixed-Income Opportunity as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%
U.S. Treasury yields have surged above 5% for the first time this century, pressuring long-duration bond ETFs while creating substantial income opportunities for new fixed-income investments. BlackRock highlights that over 80% of global bonds now yield above 4%.
CLO ETFs Explained: How They Work, Risks, Yields and Top Funds
CLO ETFs provide exchange-traded access to collateralized loan obligations, ranging from senior AAA-rated securities to higher-yielding junior tranches. These funds let investors choose their position on the income-versus-credit-risk spectrum.
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QUARTERLY SHARIAH ETF REPORT: Global market review with a GCC investor lens Q3 2026
This quarterly Shariah ETF report provides a comprehensive global market review for Q3 2026, delivering insights tailored specifically for GCC investors interested in Islamic-compliant investment opportunities.
GCC Market Monitor September 2026
Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.
US Market Monitor: SPDR ETFs — August 2026
State Street's August 2026 US Market Monitor analyzes SPDR ETF sector performance, fund flows, and investor positioning across the widely-held suite of US equity and sector funds.
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