Indexing
Index construction, benchmark selection, and index-linked products.

UAE and KSA ETFs see big volume on MSCI rebalancing
Trading activity in U.S.-listed GCC ETFs accelerated sharply into the U.S. close on February 19, 2026, reinforcing the sense that global investors are leaning more decisively into the region. However, the timing of the surge was not coincidental. The session coincided with the quarterly MSCI index rebalance, a scheduled event that often generates significant turnover […]

Oman’s Emerging Markets Bid: What MSCI Inclusion Could Mean for Investors
Explore the implications of MSCI Oman as the market rallies with optimism for an upgrade to Emerging Market status.

Morningstar’s 2026 ETF Outlook and the Future of Portfolio Allocation
Explore Morningstar insights on the evolving ETF landscape and learn to use them strategically in your investment portfolio.

The Great Portfolio Shift: Why U.S. Advisors Are Abandoning Mutual Funds for ETFs
Investment consultants across the United States are changing the way they build portfolios. Instead of relying mainly on traditional actively managed mutual funds, more advisors are choosing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This shift marks one of the most important structural changes in portfolio construction over the last decade, supported by data across major industry research firms […]

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) launches FTSE ADX dividend Stars Index
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange launches the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, catering to income-focused investors in the market.

Chimera FTSE ADX 15 ETF: A Gateway to Abu Dhabi’s Blue-Chip Growth Story
Explore the Chimera ETF for a unique investment opportunity in Abu Dhabi's leading companies and economic growth.

Morningstar + CRSP: a $375m swing at the U.S. index big-leagues
Morningstar Crsp is set for a major transformation as it acquires CRSP from the University of Chicago for $375 million.

