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V K
Articles by V K
ESG ETFs Are Letting Defence Back In: What GCC Investors Must Know
European asset managers including DWS are relaxing weapons screening in ESG ETFs despite claiming ethical standards. GCC investors face a credibility gap as defence exposure grows.
What GCC Scenario could play out if US-Iran talks fail by Trump’s new deadline?
GCC markets fell amid rising US-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruption risks. Here’s what happens if talks fail. Read More.
Why the Magnificent 7 Are Dragging Down Tech ETFs
Magnificent 7 losses in 2026 are dragging tech ETFs lower—here’s what’s driving the selloff and its impact on investors.
UAE ETF Rebalancing: What Changed and What It Means for Investors
UAE ETF rebalancing is reshaping markets, with liquidity, index rules, and institutional flows driving activity beyond fundamentals. Understand how quarterly rebalancing events and index eligibility criteria impact your portfolio.
GCC Sukuk Markets Show Mixed Liquidity Trends Amid Iran Conflict
GCC sukuk liquidity mixed amid Iran conflict, resilient at top tiers, pressure on lower-rated instruments.
What is going on with private credit?
Private credit faces its first major stress test in 2026 with blocked redemptions, falling stocks, and rising risks. Read More.
Big volumes on the majority of ADX stocks and the UAE ETF
Aggregate volumes can be misleading. Across 36 ADX-listed equities tracked in this analysis, the first ten trading days of March produced roughly the same total share count as February, approximately 200 million shares. This universe was filtered down from 109 actively traded ADX names by excluding stocks trading below Dh2, in order to remove lower-priced, less […]
WisdomTree acquires Atlantic House to expand defined outcome strategies; what are they?
WisdomTree to acquire Atlantic House for $200M, boosting defined outcome ETF capabilities in a fast-growing risk-managed segment.
Middle-East conflict rattles Europe’s carbon market: a buying opportunity?
Middle-East tensions are shaking the EU carbon market, creating volatility and potential buying opportunities for investors. Read More.
FAB Declares Record $2.41B Dividend as GCC Income Markets Strengthen
FAB declares a record $2.41B dividend as GCC income markets strengthen and sukuk ETFs gain attention for regional yield investors.
Could Tokenization Revive Mutual Fund’s Chances Vis-à-vis ETFs?
How tokenisation could revive mutual funds against ETFs. Insights from regulators, market trends, and the future of tokenised investment funds.
Oil Falls From $120 Toward $80 as Markets Reassess Conflict Risk
Oil prices fell from $120 toward $80 as markets reassessed Middle East conflict risks, highlighting volatility in global energy markets.
