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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Israeli Strike on Qatar Targets Hamas, GCC ETFs Show Resilience
GCC bond ETFs held firm while Saudi Aramco’s $3B sukuk drew $20B in orders, underscoring investor confidence despite geopolitical shocks.
Lower for Longer? Fed’s September Cut Sends Ripples Through Bonds and Sukuk
Quick Summary -Steeper Curve Opens Opportunities: Short-term yields fell more than long-term, aiding duration-sensitive ETFs.-GCC Bonds Stay Attractive: Gulf rate cuts mirror the Fed, but sukuk still offer higher yields.-Risks Loom Large: Inflation, jobs, and global shocks could blunt bond gains. On September 17, 2025, the U.S. The Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered its target federal funds […]
GCC Joins the Quantum Revolution: Lunate Capital’s New ETF on ADX
Quantum computing is transforming industries from healthcare to cybersecurity, with the GCC emerging as a key player. Lunate Capital’s Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing ETF on ADX offers investors diversified exposure to leading global quantum tech companies.
Gold’s Ascent to Record Highs Tests ETF Investors Worldwide
Driven by Fed rate cut expectations, inflation, and safe-haven demand, gold ETFs are attracting strong global inflows in 2025.
Saudi Exchange Powers ETF Growth with Fresh Liquidity Rules
The Saudi Exchange unveils a Market Making Framework for ETFs, effective December 2025, boosting liquidity and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy for financial market transformation.
Click, Invest, Grow: How to Start Investing in ETFs Online
Learn how to invest in ETFs online with ease. Discover strategies, benefits, profit calculation, and risk management tips to build a diversified and cost-efficient portfolio.
Smart, Simple, Strategic: Why ETFs Belong in Your Portfolio
Your ultimate guide to understanding, choosing, and investing in Exchange Traded Funds for a diversified and cost-effective portfolio.
While We Were Obsessed With Tech, These 3 Sectors Just Outperformed
For the last few years, tech has been the darling of investors. First, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people were glued to Zoom (and Microsoft Teams or Slack, if you like) and hybrid remote work was the talk of the town, the tech sector got a big boost. If that was not enough, a booster […]
Why Earnings Surprises Don’t Always Move Markets Right Away
Earnings season brings headlines, hot takes, and a flood of numbers. You’d think every surprise beat or miss would spark an immediate and lasting stock move. But markets rarely work that neatly. Instead, what you often see is this: a quick jump (or drop) on announcement day, followed by a slow, predictable drift in the […]
Navigating the ETF Supermarket: Building an ETF-Only Portfolio
The ETF market today is like walking into Carrefour or Lulu Hypermarket: rows and rows of choices, and if you don’t know what you came for, you’ll walk out with a cart full of things you’ll never use. That’s the beauty—and the challenge—of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). They give you access to nearly every asset […]
ETFs 101: Why They’re Booming Worldwide and What GCC Investors Need to Know
ETFs have surpassed mutual funds as the preferred investment vehicle, with $348.4 billion flowing into U.S. ETFs in early 2025 alone. This guide explains what ETFs are and why GCC investors are increasingly adopting them for diversified portfolio exposure.
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How GCC Investors Can Capture the AI Megatrend with ETFs
Imagine This…It’s the mid-1990s. The Internet is still a buzzword whispered by a few tech enthusiasts, and most people are busy faxing. Now picture yourself holding AED 40,000 (a bit more than $10k) to invest. Where do you put it? Back then, picking one hot Internet startup felt like throwing darts blindfolded — risky, exciting, […]