Saudi Arabia
Saudi capital markets, Vision 2030, and ETF development.
PIF Net Profit Leaps 153% to SAR 65.2B in 2025; Assets Top SAR 4.5T
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) reported a 153% surge in net profit to SAR 65.2B in 2025, with total assets topping SAR 4.5 trillion. The growth was driven by stronger operating revenue, increased returns from associates and joint ventures, and reduced administrative expenses.
Al Rajhi Capital Enters Saudi's ETF Market as CMA Approves Its First Shairah ETF
Saudi Arabia’s capital market is set for a major development that will help deepen further its ETF market
State Street Secures Fund Administration License in Saudi Arabia
Global custodian State Street has obtained a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority, enabling the firm to establish, operate, and administer funds within the Kingdom.
Saudi Trade Surplus Jumps, Putting Saudi Equity Exposure in Focus
Saudi Arabia's trade surplus surged to SR90.5 billion in Q1 2026, rising 43.7% year-on-year. The strong performance reflects robust oil exports and growing re-exports, reinforcing the investment case for Saudi equities.
Best ETFs in Saudi Arabia (KSA): Top Picks and Full Market Guide (June 2026)
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul exchange offers 13 listed ETFs with zero-fee options and $665 million in AUM. Top performers include Albilad MSCI US Equity ETF (ABMSCIE) with 33.49% 1-year returns, making KSA attractive for GCC and international investors.
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PIF Extends Its Market-Building Strategy from ETFs to Private Credit
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is expanding its capital markets strategy by partnering with King Street Capital Management to anchor a new private credit fund focused on the MENA region, providing flexible financing alternatives outside traditional banking.
Saudi Asset Management Industry Surpasses $320 Billion
Net foreign investment in the Saudi market reached SR225.2 billion
GCC Markets Show Resilience as U.S. Jobs Report Triggers Global Risk-Off Mood
Global markets sold off sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations for higher interest rates, but GCC indices demonstrated relative resilience supported by oil prices and local earnings momentum.
Four Q4 2025 Tadawul IPOs cleared for FTSE global equity index inclusion in June review
FTSE Russell's June 2026 review adds four Saudi listings from late-2025 Tadawul IPOs to the Global Equity Index Micro Cap segment.
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.
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Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps 26% as Oil Shock Offsets Export Disruptions
Saudi Aramco reported a 26% year-on-year profit surge to SAR 126 billion in Q1, driven by soaring oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz crisis that disrupted regional energy markets.
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.