Bond ETFs, yield strategies, and fixed income market analysis.
Lunate's new GCCDIV ETF launched on ADX with a 6.2% dividend yield, tracking 20 Shariah-compliant GCC dividend stocks.
Saudi Arabia's SAR-denominated sukuk will join JPMorgan GBI-EM and Bloomberg EM Local Currency indices in January 2027, expected to channel over $10 billion in foreign inflows into the Kingdom's debt market and reshape GCC ETF allocations.
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.
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.
The global ETF industry achieved record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 with $626B in net inflows, despite a 4.98% S&P 500 decline in March. Equity ETFs dominated flows at $1.495 trillion, while fixed income and commodity ETFs showed strong investor appetite across major asset classes.
GCC sukuk liquidity mixed amid Iran conflict, resilient at top tiers, pressure on lower-rated instruments.
Private credit faces its first major stress test in 2026 with blocked redemptions, falling stocks, and rising risks. Read More.
FAB declares a record $2.41B dividend as GCC income markets strengthen and sukuk ETFs gain attention for regional yield investors.
Covered call ETFs offer GCC investors a systematic way to generate income by selling call options on diversified equity positions, providing premium income even in range-bound markets.
Explore the launch of ASB and Xtrackers' Xtrackers II Salam ETF, a new route for global USD sukuk exposure on the LSE.
Explore the top yield ETFs for Gulf investors seeking steady cash flow amidst market volatility and currency risks.
Explore the recent treasury bonds rally and its implications for investors in U.S. corporate bonds and credit markets.
