Saudi Arabia
Saudi capital markets, Vision 2030, and ETF development.
How Saudi Bonds Entering Global Indices Could Reshape GCC ETFs
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.
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.
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.
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%.
PIF's 2026-2030 strategy signals Saudi Arabia's next phase of sovereign capital deployment
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund approved its 2026-2030 strategy on April 15, shifting focus from rapid growth to sustained value creation across three portfolios targeting six domestic ecosystems including tourism, clean energy, and NEOM.
Tadawul Q1 Rebalance Adds New Names as Passive Flows Set to Follow
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has announced its Q1 2026 index maintenance, adding four companies across its main and parallel market indices effective April 5, 2026. The rebalancing is expected to trigger significant passive capital flows into newly added stocks.
GCC Markets Rebound: Dubai Leads Rally While Saudi Gains Remain Measured
Explore the latest trends in the UAE Saudi market as equities stabilize after recent volatility and sector performances shift.
Saudi Arabia Opens Tadawul to UAE & GCC Investors
Saudi Arabia opens Tadawul to UAE and GCC investors, allowing direct ownership of Saudi stocks and ETFs for the first time. Read More.
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 […]
Tadawul tightens the plumbing for ETFs with a new market-making framework
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has launched a new ETF Market Making Framework designed to tighten bid-ask spreads, improve liquidity, and enhance secondary-market trading efficiency. The framework introduces three obligation tiers with 100% trading-fee rebates for compliant market makers.
Saudi Arabia Fully Opens Its Capital Market to Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia has taken a decisive step in the evolution of its capital markets, fully opening the Saudi stock market to all categories of foreign investors for the first time. Effective Sunday, February 1, overseas institutions, funds, and eligible entities can now invest directly in shares listed on the main market, the Tadawul All Share […]
Saudi Public Funds Hit $58bn, Redefining GCC Market Dynamics.
Explore the impact of the Saudi Public Fund on Gulf capital markets and its significant growth in assets and confidence.
