ETF Trends
Latest ETF trends, launches, flows, and industry developments.
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Capital Group Expands into Abu Dhabi as ETF Platform Scales Globally
Global asset manager Capital Group is opening its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its $3.3 trillion AUM and actively managed ETF platform across the region.
China's Internet Giants: A Difficult Quarter, and the Road Ahead
Q1 2026 tested China tech ETF investors as tariffs, consumer caution, and platform pricing wars drove losses. Yet major Chinese technology platforms maintain durable franchises, growing AI revenues, and strong balance sheets.
Active ETFs Surge Globally as Flows, Innovation, and New Strategies Accelerate
Active ETFs are capturing an increasingly disproportionate share of flows and innovation, accounting for 42% of total ETF flows year-to-date despite representing only a fraction of the $13.6 trillion market. The data signals a structural shift as investors complement passive exposure with more targe
Value vs. Growth: The New Economy vs. Old in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's investment landscape now offers both value and growth strategies through Shariah-compliant ETFs on Tadawul. Value stocks anchor the legacy economy of banks and energy, while growth plays target Vision 2030's emerging sectors.
GCC bond and sukuk issuances hit $55 billion in Q1 2026
GCC bond and sukuk issuances reached $55.04 billion in Q1 2026, up 5.64% year-on-year across 95 deals. Saudi Arabia dominated with $32.54 billion while the UAE posted sharp 33.1% growth.
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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Hedge Funds Are Using ETFs More Than Ever
Hedge funds have tripled their ETF exposure to approximately $300 billion over the past three years, using ETFs as trading tools, hedges, and liquidity instruments rather than traditional buy-and-hold investments.
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JPMorgan Added Saudi Arabia to Its Emerging Market Bond Index
JPMorgan's flagship GBI-EM Global Diversified index will add Saudi Arabia starting January 29, 2027, with an estimated $5.9 billion in passive inflows expected from eight eligible SAR-denominated sovereign sukuk.
How a $1.5 Trillion U.S. Defense Budget Is Driving Global ETF Demand
The Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget is fueling a surge in defense ETF demand, with nearly $10 billion flowing into the sector in 2026. South Korea's KDEF emerges as a key winner as global re-armament accelerates across NATO and Pacific defense priorities.
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State Street Expands Saudi ETF Push With $100m PIF-Backed Active Fund
State Street Global Advisors launched its first actively managed Saudi equity ETF (SAQL) on European exchanges with a $100 million seed investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, targeting annual outperformance of 1.5-2.5%.
Goldman Sachs Files Bitcoin Income ETF as Options Strategies.
Goldman Sachs has filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF designed to generate returns by selling options linked to Bitcoin. The strategy represents a broader trend of options-income ETFs becoming one of the fastest-growing segments in the global ETF market.
Luxury Stocks in Correction Territory - For How Long?
Leading luxury companies like LVMH and Hermès have entered a sustained correction, down 30-50% from peaks. The question remains whether this represents a buying opportunity or a pause before the next cycle.
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