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Emil Tarazi
Emil Tarazi is the co-founder of Nukoud and writes on ETFs, market structure, and capital flows across the GCC
Articles by Emil Tarazi
Nasdaq rewrites its rulebook for share-class of mutual funds and the potential next wave of ETFs is coming
Nasdaq's regulatory filing enables mutual funds to issue ETF shares off the same portfolio, potentially unlocking $20 trillion in US mutual fund assets for exchange trading. This structural innovation offers tax efficiency benefits and expanded US equity access for GCC investors.
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Invest in Private and Public AI Companies with AGIX, the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence and Technology Fund
Learn how to access pre-IPO AI companies like SpaceX and Anthropic through the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence and Technology Fund, breaking through institutional barriers.
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What is AGIX?
AGIX is an ETF that launched on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in April and invests in private and public AI related companies. AGIX ETF offer GCC investors the opportinity to invest in leading public and private AI companies like SpaceX, Anthropic, Polymarket and more
PIF's 2026-2030 strategy signals Saudi Arabia's next phase of sovereign capital deployment
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund approved its 2026-2030 strategy on April 15, shifting focus from rapid growth to sustained value creation across three portfolios targeting six domestic ecosystems including tourism, clean energy, and NEOM.
ADX energy weathers the Iran war as volatility triples and turnover doubles
An Abu Dhabi energy basket of nine stocks remained essentially flat during the Iran-Israel conflict window despite volatility tripling to 38.9% and crude rallying 25%. Individual stocks showed wide dispersion, with Fertiglobe gaining 19.2% while TAQA fell 8.1%.
Nukoud.com, Home of ETFs in the GCC
Nukoud.com serves as the central hub for ETF investing and financial news in the GCC and Middle East region.
GCC ETF Growth
GCC ETF growth reflects expanding investment opportunities across Gulf markets. Discover key trends and strategies for Middle East-focused ETF investors.
Staying Informed with Nukoud.com
Nukoud.com provides comprehensive coverage of GCC and Middle East ETF markets, helping investors stay informed with the latest news and market insights.
Beyond “ETF”: Why the Industry Needs a More Precise ETP Classification
Learn about a differentiated way to understand Exchange Traded Fund categories with a new classification taxonomy and why precise definitions matter in today's investment landscape.
UAE and KSA ETFs see big volume on MSCI rebalancing
Trading activity in U.S.-listed GCC ETFs accelerated sharply into the U.S. close on February 19, 2026, reinforcing the sense that global investors are leaning more decisively into the region. However, the timing of the surge was not coincidental. The session coincided with the quarterly MSCI index rebalance, a scheduled event that often generates significant turnover […]
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: Nukoud - ADX - NYSE
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 brings together key players from ADX and NYSE to discuss investment opportunities and market trends in the GCC region.