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GCC Market Monitor September 2026
Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.
US Market Monitor: SPDR ETFs — August 2026
State Street's August 2026 US Market Monitor analyzes SPDR ETF sector performance, fund flows, and investor positioning across the widely-held suite of US equity and sector funds.
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SPUS vs. HLAL: Comparing Two Shariah-Compliant US Equity ETFs
SPUS and HLAL are two leading Shariah-compliant US equity ETFs for GCC investors. While both offer diversified exposure to screened US stocks, they differ in index construction, sector tilt, fees, and performance.
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Morgan Stanley's AI Infrastructure Thesis: Why Power Is the Next Bottleneck
Morgan Stanley identifies electricity supply as the critical bottleneck for AI expansion, projecting a 38 GW power shortfall through 2028 despite $1.4 trillion in hyperscaler capital commitments.
Shariah ETF Flows Turn Positive as Equity and Sukuk Demand Offset Commodity Redemptions
Global Shariah-compliant ETFs recorded $385.8 million in net inflows year-to-date, with equity and sukuk products offsetting commodity redemptions. The S&P 500 Shariah Index returned 11.36% while gold prices retreated from January highs.
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Active ETFs Hit Record US$500 Billion Net Inflows YTD as Assets Reach US$2.56 Trillion
The global active ETF industry achieved record-breaking growth in the first half of 2026, with $500.88 billion in year-to-date net inflows and total assets reaching $2.56 trillion. This milestone represents 75 consecutive months of net inflows into actively managed ETFs.
Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETF vs. Albilad MSCI Saudi Growth ETF: Which Saudi Strategy Fits Your Portfolio?
Albilad Capital offers two complementary Saudi equity ETFs: a broad market-cap-weighted Equity ETF tracking the entire Saudi market, and a targeted Growth ETF focusing on SMID stocks with stronger growth characteristics. Understanding how these strategies differ helps GCC investors build optimal por
H1 2026 Global ETF Flows Reach Record Highs as Momentum Accelerates
Global ETF markets reached an all-time high of $23.08 trillion in H1 2026 with $1.07 trillion in net inflows, while GCC-listed ETFs recorded $16.1 million in outflows, reflecting the region's concentrated market structure.
Lunate USGRWTH ETF vs. SP Fund SPUS ETF: The Key Differentiator is MAG7
USGRWTH and SPUS offer Shariah-compliant U.S. equity exposure, but differ significantly in MAG7 allocation, trading venue, and investor suitability. USGRWTH provides local ADX access for GCC investors, while SPUS offers greater liquidity and scale on NYSE.
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GCC Capital Markets Quarterly Review: Q2 2026
GCC equity markets experienced elevated volatility in Q2 2026 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell 38.4%. Dubai led regional performance with 9.6% gains, while oil-sensitive markets like Muscat declined 8.1%.
GCC ETF Market Monitor: H1 2026 Review
The GCC ETF market expanded to 42 products in H1 2026 with notable launches in AI, Shariah-compliant, and dividend strategies. Despite growth momentum, assets remained highly concentrated in top five products, while performance split between AI/quantum winners and struggling Asian markets.
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Best Shariah ETFs in 2026: The Complete Guide to 79 Islamic ETFs Worldwide
The Shariah-compliant ETF list is larger than most retail guides suggest.