ETF Trends
Latest ETF trends, launches, flows, and industry developments.
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ETF Investors Shift Toward Short-Term Treasuries as Yields Rise: Implications for Sukuk
US fixed-income ETFs attracted $8.6 billion in weekly inflows as Treasury yields climbed to 4.77%, the highest level since January. GCC investors tracking sukuk markets should note that rising US yields directly influence dollar-denominated sukuk pricing and new issuance yields.
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.
Global ETF Launches Reach Record High as Active and AI Strategies Gain Momentum
The global ETF industry reached unprecedented milestones in 2026, with 2,141 new ETFs and ETPs launching through July and global assets surpassing $23.11 trillion. Active ETFs dominated new product creation, accounting for 56.6% of launches amid record investor capital inflows.
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.
QIA adds Lesha Bank as first local partner in Qatar Equity Initiative
The Qatar Investment Authority has invested in the Lesha Qatar Equity Fund managed by Lesha Bank, making it the first local asset manager to join QIA's Active Asset Management Initiative launched in 2024.
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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Global ETF Assets Hit $23.11 Trillion as Record Flows Reshape the Market
Global ETF and ETP assets reached a record $23.11 trillion in July 2026, driven by record monthly inflows of $383.6 billion and year-to-date net inflows of $1.71 trillion, marking 86 consecutive months of positive flows.
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Kuwait Active Accounts Double as Trading Value Falls 45%
Boursa Kuwait's active trading accounts surged 125% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 48,078, though traded value fell 44.6% to KWD3.72 billion. The divergence reflects a sub-account initiative and growing institutional dominance, with Q2 showing recovery.
Three Ways to Buy Qatar, and the Local ETFs Are Much Bigger Than Wall Street’s
Qatar investors can choose between three ETFs offering Qatari equity exposure: the conventional QETF, the Shariah-compliant QATR, and the U.S.-listed QAT. The two local ETFs combined are 3.7 times larger than their U.S. counterpart, highlighting structural differences in benchmarks, fees and trading
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Al Rajhi’s New Saudi Equity ETF Starts Trading on Tadawul
Al Rajhi launched its MSCI Saudi Equity ETF on Tadawul under ticker 9413, offering Shariah-compliant exposure to over 250 Saudi companies with a competitive 0.25% expense ratio.
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CHHK vs. KWEB: Which China ETF Fits Your Investment Goals?
CHHK and KWEB offer different approaches to China's equity market. CHHK provides Shariah-compliant exposure to Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies, while KWEB focuses on internet and digital platform leaders across multiple exchanges.
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SpaceX Posts $7.8B in First Public Earnings as Lock-Up Period Near End
SpaceX delivered its first public earnings report on August 4, 2026, posting $7.81B in revenue and narrowing losses, though AI segment capex concerns triggered an after-hours sell-off.
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