ETF Trends
Latest ETF trends, launches, flows, and industry developments.
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Oil Prices Today: What They Mean for Oil ETFs and GCC Investors
Brent crude rallied to $79 per barrel following U.S. strikes and Iranian tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, while OPEC+ continues restoring production. For GCC investors, the market remains caught between geopolitical risks and rising supply fundamentals.
Ghaf Benefits and UAE Pension Schemes to Boost GCC Capital Markets and ETFs
Ghaf Benefits, launched by Abu Dhabi-based Lunate, introduces the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme, replacing traditional lump-sum gratuity with monthly contributions to regulated investment funds offering six diversified strategies.
Egypt’s Markets Gain Support as Its Football Team Captures Hearts at the World Cup
Egypt reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF unlocking $1.64 billion in fresh financing, with the fund raising its FY2026/27 real GDP growth forecast to 4.6%. The milestone reflects steady progress in the country's economic reform program despite inflation and geopolitical headwinds.
DFSA Fund Rule Review Could Make DIFC More Flexible for Asset Managers
he DFSA has opened its biggest review of DIFC fund rules
Top Shariah ETFs Index Providers: The Rulebooks Behind Islamic Investing.
Shariah-compliant ETFs in the GCC rely on specialized index providers and Shariah Supervisory Boards to screen eligible investments. MSCI Islamic indices apply business-activity and financial-ratio screens to ensure compliance with Islamic finance principles.
Saudi PMI Hits Four-Month High as Consumer Spending growth 6%
Saudi Arabia's PMI reached 53.3 in June, its strongest reading in four months, driven by resilient domestic demand and improved business confidence. The Kingdom's economic resilience is significantly influencing GCC-focused ETFs as it accounts for the largest share of regional equity benchmarks.
GCC Asset Management Hits $2.7 Trillion as Retail Leads Growth
GCC asset management reached $2.7 trillion in 2025 with a 10% annual increase, driven by rapid retail investor growth outpacing institutional capital. Retail assets grew 14% versus 9% institutional, signaling stronger ETF adoption and market liquidity.
PIF Net Profit Leaps 153% to SAR 65.2B in 2025; Assets Top SAR 4.5T
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) reported a 153% surge in net profit to SAR 65.2B in 2025, with total assets topping SAR 4.5 trillion. The growth was driven by stronger operating revenue, increased returns from associates and joint ventures, and reduced administrative expenses.
State Street Secures Fund Administration License in Saudi Arabia
Global custodian State Street has obtained a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority, enabling the firm to establish, operate, and administer funds within the Kingdom.
Kuwait Regulator Approves ETF Framework for Boursa Kuwai
Boursa Kuwait has received CMA approval to introduce exchange-traded funds.
UAE Equities Lead GCC Rally as US-Iran Accord Reduces Regional Risk
GCC markets delivered strong gains on June 16, 2026 following a preliminary US-Iran accord that reduced regional conflict fears. Dubai surged 1.7% and Abu Dhabi gained 1.6% as investors responded to lower geopolitical risk premiums.
Vanguard Ends BlackRock's 23-Year Reign as America's Largest ETF Issuer
Vanguard has officially become the largest ETF issuer in the United States, ending BlackRock's 23-year dominance. The shift was driven by record inflows, ultra-low fees, and the explosive growth of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which became the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in assets.
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