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Karim Al Moghraby
Karim is a finance professional specializing in capital markets, fundraising strategy, and investor communications. With a background in banking and financial analysis, he works with startups, financial institutions, and investment firms to develop compelling investor narratives, build financial models, and support capital-raising efforts. His experience spans equity and debt financing, macroeconomic research, and market intelligence, with a growing focus on fintech and digital assets. Karim also brings hands-on exposure to Web3, advising on content strategy and translating complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
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Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.
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UAE Stocks Fell on Iran Tensions. MSCI Rebalancing Sent Trading Volumes Soaring
UAE stocks fell on August 31 as US-Iran tensions pressured markets, while MSCI's scheduled index review generated an unusual surge in trading activity, particularly in Dubai and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications.
Abu Dhabi’s Tokenized Stocks Are Taking Aim at the ETF Model
Abu Dhabi is testing tokenized equity portfolios as an alternative to traditional ETFs. Coinbase and Bitwise have launched products enabling investors to build diversified portfolios through blockchain infrastructure rather than conventional pooled funds.
Saudi Stocks Brace for MSCI Rebalance as Four Names Leave Standard Index
Saudi Arabia faces an index-driven trading session as MSCI implements its August 2026 review, moving Mouwasat Medical Services, SAL Saudi Logistics, Saudi Tadawul Group, and Bank AlJazira from the Standard Index to Small Cap, triggering concentrated selling from passive funds.
China’s AI Rally Is Producing a New Wave of ETFs
China's artificial intelligence rally is spurring new ETF products, with the KraneShares China Technology Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) demonstrating both strong investor interest and significant volatility in concentrated tech exposure.
Nvidia Doubles Revenue Again. Here Is Where the Exposure Sits in GCC ETFs
Nvidia delivered triple-digit revenue growth, with earnings now accessible to Gulf investors through locally listed ETFs in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. The chip giant's record results reflect surging global AI spending and offer direct exposure opportunities for GCC portfolios.
Qatar Lost $24 Billion in LNG Sales, but Its ETFs Tell a Different Story
Qatar's liquefied natural gas exports plummeted 96% since the U.S.-Iran war began, resulting in $24 billion in lost sales. However, this massive economic disruption barely registers in Qatar's equity ETFs because state-owned QatarEnergy is not publicly listed.
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Treasury Buybacks Test Washington’s Ability to Push Long-Term Rates Lower
The U.S. Treasury doubled its buyback program for long-term bonds to combat rising 30-year yields, but the intervention shows limited effectiveness as investors continue demanding higher returns amid inflation and heavy borrowing.
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Oman Gains Weight in MSCI Frontier Markets as OMIF Joins the Index
Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIF) has been added to the MSCI Frontier Markets Index less than two months after its July listing, boosting Oman's representation in the benchmark to 5.09%.
ADX-Listed AGIX Adds Standard Bots as Private AI Holdings Reach $37.5 Million
AGIX, a Nasdaq and ADX-listed ETF, added industrial robotics company Standard Bots to its portfolio, bringing private holdings to $37.52 million. The fund uniquely combines public tech giants like Meta and Nvidia with private AI companies.
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Bitcoin’s Two-Day Surge: Short Squeeze Meets Returning ETF Demand
Bitcoin surged to $79,000 on August 21 following a $3.8 billion short squeeze over two days and strong spot ETF inflows. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $517.2 million on August 19, their largest daily inflow since early May.
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GCC Sukuk Yields Hold Near 5% as Treasury Rates Rise
U.S. Treasury rate increases are maintaining GCC sukuk yields around 5%, a decade-high level. Rising benchmark rates rather than deteriorating credit quality are driving the elevated yields in the Gulf's Islamic bond market.