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Daily closes · latest Oct 29, 2026
| Name | Price | Chg (1M) | % Chg (1M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500SPY-US | 772.31 | +6.70 | +0.88% |
| Nasdaq 100QQQ-US | 725.61 | -10.92 | -1.48% |
| TadawulTASI | 10,023.47 | -555.71 | -5.25% |
| DFMDFMGI | 5,845.01 | -153.32 | -2.56% |
| GoldGold | 4,054.45 | -72.65 | -1.76% |
| Brent CrudeBrent | 109.87 | +14.43 | +15.12% |
Close as of Oct 28, 2026 · change measured from Sep 28, 2026
Top ETF Movers Today
latest close Oct 28
GCCDIV3.44+2.69% 1DLunate Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETFOct 28- QUANTM1.97+2.60% 1DBoreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF - AED (Dist)Oct 28
940726.62+1.99% 1DAlbilad MSCI US Tech ETFOct 28- 94099.98+1.84% 1DYaqeen S&P ESG MENA ETFOct 28
- AIPOWR2.19+1.39% 1DBoreas S&P AI Data, Power & Infrastructure UCITS ETF AED (Dist)Oct 28
- 94086.95+1.31% 1DAlbilad MSCI Saudi Growth ETFOct 28
Based on 31 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 28, 2026
GDX87.78+0.91% 1DVanEck Gold Miners ETF- 940410.23+1.09% 1DAlinma Saudi Government Sukuk ETF Fund - Short Maturity
- KDEF42.01+1.93% 1DPLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
- BONDAE3.53+0.28% 1DLunate JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF Class D
- QUANTM1.97+2.60% 1DBoreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF - AED (Dist)
- 941111.82-0.08% 1DSAB INVEST HANG SENG HONG KONG ETF
- 940726.62+1.99% 1DAlbilad MSCI US Tech ETF
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Physical vs Synthetic ETFs: Which Is Safer for GCC Investors?
Physical ETFs buy index shares directly while synthetic ETFs use swap contracts with banks to track market returns. Both structures offer different benefits and risks for GCC investors.
ETF liquidity explained: How It Works and How to Check It
ETF Education ·
ETF liquidity determines how easily investors can buy or sell shares without affecting market price. Understanding primary and secondary markets, bid-ask spreads, and underlying asset liquidity helps investors evaluate trading costs.
CLO ETFs Explained: How They Work, Risks, Yields and Top Funds
ETF Education ·
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
ETF Education ·
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
ETF Education ·
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.
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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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JPANI tops ADX ETF board on 18.30 times normal volume as bank shares fall. ADX market wrap for October 29, 2026
The Lunate S&P Japan UCITS ETF led ADX ETF trading on Thursday, rising 0.88% on 18.30 times its seven-day average volume, while the equity board fell broadly. ADIB dropped 4.76% and FAB 4.20%, and exchange turnover slid 35.3% from Wednesday's AED 1.36bn to AED 882.17m.
JPANIAECHHKAEAIPOWRAECHADX15AE+7GCCDIV jumps 2.69% on 18.78 times normal volume as ADX equities fall broadly. ADX market wrap for October 28, 2026
The Lunate Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF led the ADX ETF board on Wednesday, rising 2.69% on 18.78 times its seven-day average volume while 40 of 64 measured equities closed lower. ALDAR gained 3.27% against the tide, but ADIB fell 4.96% and exchange turnover eased 5.1% to AED 1.34bn.
GCCDIVAECHADX15AEAIPOWRAESAUDIAAE+2QUANTM leads ADX ETFs up 2.13% as exchange turnover jumps 55.1% to AED 1.41bn. ADX market wrap for October 27, 2026
Eleven of 16 ADX ETFs measured against Monday's close ended higher on Tuesday, led by QUANTM at +2.13% on twice its normal volume, while exchange-wide turnover surged 55.1% to AED 1.41bn. SUKUK still carries the board's heaviest net weekly selling pressure, and CHHK extended its losing week.
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Browse allWebinar: Gold in focus: global market trends, investment strategies & the GCC perspective
Nukoud hosts an exclusive live webinar with the World Gold Council examining global gold market trends, investment strategies and opportunities for GCC investors seeking portfolio diversification and stability.
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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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.
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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.
UAE
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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Comparing Three Global Sukuk ETFs: Lunate, iShares, and HSBC.
Three global Sukuk ETFs offer Shariah-compliant fixed-income exposure with different benchmarks and portfolio concentrations. Lunate's SUKUK, iShares' SKUK, and HSBC's HBKU differ significantly in asset base, trading volume, and issuer-level risk profiles.
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Saudi ETFs Rebound as Tadawul Gains 3.4% and Growth Outlook Improves
Saudi Arabia's ETFs rallied on October 26 as the Tadawul All Share Index surged 3.43%, with several Saudi-listed ETFs recording gains exceeding 2%.
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.
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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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Browse allSaudi ETFs Rebound as Tadawul Gains 3.4% and Growth Outlook Improves
Saudi Arabia's ETFs rallied on October 26 as the Tadawul All Share Index surged 3.43%, with several Saudi-listed ETFs recording gains exceeding 2%.
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.
Fixed Income
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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