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Varsha K
Varsha is a finance professional specializing in market research and investment strategy with strong experience in financial services and comapnies like Morningstar. Her work focuses on analyzing global trends, evaluating opportunities across asset classes, and delivering thoughtful perspectives that help investors make informed decisions.
Articles by Varsha K
ADX signs MoUs with Egypt and Damascus exchanges to expand cross-border trading
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has signed memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian Exchange and Damascus Securities Exchange to strengthen cooperation and expand cross-border trading through its Tabadul platform.
Virtu brings POSIT block trading to Saudi equities
Virtu Financial has launched POSIT block trading indications for 245 of the most liquid stocks on the Saudi Exchange, with State Street Investment Management executing the first transaction. The service aims to minimize information leakage and reduce market impact for buy-side traders.
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KIM Gold ETF Sharia launches on IDX, giving investors a new route to gold exposure
PT Korea Investment Management Indonesia has launched KIM Gold ETF Sharia (XKGS) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, providing investors with a Sharia-compliant route to gold exposure through an exchange-traded structure with minimum 95% allocation to gold assets.
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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.
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OpenAI and Anthropic launch cheaper AI models: what GCC investors should watch.
OpenAI and Anthropic released cheaper AI models on September 22, cutting costs by 20-50% per task. GCC investors tracking AI-themed ETFs should monitor how these unit economics changes affect investment valuations.
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Cbonds expands ETF coverage to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Cbonds has expanded its ETF coverage to include 24 exchange-traded funds on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the Middle East's most active ETF hub. ADX's ETF market has grown significantly, with trading value rising 166% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.
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Anthropic's IPO timeline moves to November
Anthropic has pushed its IPO timeline to November 2026, with reports suggesting a $2 trillion valuation and up to $100 billion raise. Nvidia is reportedly in talks to join as an anchor investor with up to $10 billion.
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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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Tadawul Approves Albilad Capital as Market Maker for Three Saudi ETFs
The Saudi Exchange approved Albilad Capital as market maker for three Saudi ETFs starting September 21, 2026, with strict liquidity requirements including 80% minimum order presence and maximum 2% bid-ask spreads.
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Oman’s MSX Builds Momentum Toward Emerging Market Status
Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange is advancing toward emerging market status, meeting all FTSE Russell quality criteria while improving liquidity and investor accessibility. The MSX 30 Index outperformed all GCC markets in 2026, gaining 29.6% year-to-date.
What Are Free Cash Flow ETFs? 7 Funds to Know.
Free cash flow ETFs offer investors a way to own companies that generate strong cash relative to their valuation. This guide explores seven U.S.-listed funds that use free cash flow as a central metric for stock selection, ideal for GCC investors accessing US markets.
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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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