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KIM Gold ETF Sharia launches on IDX, giving investors a new route to gold exposure
PT Korea Investment Management Indonesia has launched KIM Gold ETF Sharia (XKGS) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, providing investors with a Sharia-compliant route to gold exposure through an exchange-traded structure with minimum 95% allocation to gold assets.
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Beyond the Label: Due Diligence for Shariah-Compliant ETFs
Islamic asset managers should not assume ETFs are Shariah-compliant based on labels alone. A comprehensive two-layer due diligence process examining both underlying assets and ETF structure is essential to verify true Islamic compliance.
Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering
Saudi Arabia's $3.25 billion Ijarah Sukuk offering attracted $16.5 billion in investor orders, demonstrating strong demand for Islamic bonds. Sukuk structures vary based on underlying assets and Sharia-compliant contracts, with Ijarah being one of the most established options.
ETF Investors Shift Toward Short-Term Treasuries as Yields Rise: Implications for Sukuk
US fixed-income ETFs attracted $8.6 billion in weekly inflows as Treasury yields climbed to 4.77%, the highest level since January. GCC investors tracking sukuk markets should note that rising US yields directly influence dollar-denominated sukuk pricing and new issuance yields.
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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Albilad vs. Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETFs. Two Similar Shariah ETFs by Big Banks.
Saudi investors now have two locally listed Shariah-compliant equity ETFs tracking the same MSCI benchmark. The Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETF (9412) and Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF (9413) offer investors a direct fee and execution choice.
Three Ways to Buy Qatar, and the Local ETFs Are Much Bigger Than Wall Street’s
Qatar investors can choose between three ETFs offering Qatari equity exposure: the conventional QETF, the Shariah-compliant QATR, and the U.S.-listed QAT. The two local ETFs combined are 3.7 times larger than their U.S. counterpart, highlighting structural differences in benchmarks, fees and trading
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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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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
Best Shariah Equity ETFs in 2026: Top Halal ETFs for Global Investors
Equity ETFs providing Muslim investors cleaner access to U.S., global, emerging-market, and GCC shares.
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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.
Lunate’s GCCDIV Launches With a 6.2% Yield, Challenging EM Equity and Debt
Lunate's new GCCDIV ETF launched on ADX with a 6.2% dividend yield, tracking 20 Shariah-compliant GCC dividend stocks.
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