Articles by Anthony Sassine
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.
Building your Nest Egg using GCC ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have become essential tools for building long-term wealth in the GCC region. Discover key strategies like dollar-cost averaging and core-satellite investing to construct disciplined, diversified portfolios for retirement security.
SpaceX Accelerates IPO to June 12th. Investors Can Participate through AGIX ETF on ADX
SpaceX is accelerating its Nasdaq IPO to June 12, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and raising up to $75 billion. Middle East retail investors can access SpaceX exposure through the AGIX ETF listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Trump and Xi meet in an increasingly complex world. Will markets welcome it?
Trump and Xi's meeting amid escalating Iran tensions could shift market dynamics. Chinese tech stocks surged 5% on Wednesday on hopes of trade concessions and reduced U.S.-China friction.
GCC-Owned US or UCITS ETFs and the Tax Boogeyman
GCC investors often overlook how ETF domicile affects after-tax returns. US-domiciled ETFs face 30% dividend withholding while Ireland-domiciled UCITS ETFs typically benefit from reduced 15% rates through tax treaties.
Two Innovative ETFs Set to Launch on ADX: KWIN and AGIX Mark a New Phase for the UAE Market
The KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income ETF (KWIN) and the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX).
US Tariff Ruling Reshapes Trade — A Near-Term Positive for China
A landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on former President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has materially reshaped expectations for global trade and growth. The decision, which limits the executive branch’s ability to impose tariffs under emergency powers, introduces new legal constraints on U.S. trade strategy while offering short-term relief to China and export-oriented Asian […]
JP Morgan Says “Buy the Dip” on China Internet
Explore the dynamics of China internet and its impact on tech valuations amid political and economic shifts.
