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Daily closes · latest Nov 12, 2026
| Name | Price | Chg (1M) | % Chg (1M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500SPY-US | 759.81 | -18.29 | -2.35% |
| Nasdaq 100QQQ-US | 690.38 | -55.66 | -7.46% |
| TadawulTASI | 10,308.37 | +24.41 | +0.24% |
| DFMDFMGI | 6,221.23 | +383.46 | +6.57% |
| GoldGold | 3,978.80 | -192.09 | -4.61% |
| Brent CrudeBrent | 90.52 | -14.25 | -13.60% |
Close as of Nov 11, 2026 · change measured from Oct 12, 2026
Top ETF Movers Today
latest close Nov 11940910.20+1.80% 1DYaqeen S&P ESG MENA ETFNov 11
UAED6.09+1.50% 1DLunate S&P UAE UCITS Class DNov 11
94087.06+1.29% 1DAlbilad MSCI Saudi Growth ETFNov 11
94128.96+1.13% 1DAlbilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETFNov 11
CHADX153.60+1.12% 1DLunate FTSE ADX 15 ETF Class BNov 11
JPANI5.40+0.93% 1DLunate S&P Japan UCITS ETF Class DNov 11
Based on 32 GCC-listed ETFs with 3-month average daily volume above 1,000 shares. Each row is dated to its own market’s last session.
Popular GCC ETFs
as of Nov 11, 2026
GDX85.47-1.48% 1DVanEck Gold Miners ETF
940410.16+0.40% 1DAlinma Saudi Government Sukuk ETF Fund - Short Maturity
NASA21.37+2.48% 1DTema Space Innovators ETF
KSTR18.78+3.62% 1DKraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF
SPY759.66+1.32% 1DState Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
ROBO73.87+2.05% 1DRobo Global® Robotics and Automation Index ETF
EGX30ETF56.78—EGX 30 IndexETF
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Best Online Brokers for ETF Trading in the Middle East
Selecting the right broker is as important as choosing your ETF. This guide compares the best ETF brokers in the Middle East, examining regulatory oversight, fees, market access and investment features for UAE and Saudi Arabia investors.

Investing in Tadawul ETFs: A Beginner's Guide to the Saudi Arabian Stock Market
ETF Education ·
Unlock investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Master how Tadawul-listed ETFs work, liquidity factors, and growth drivers behind Vision 2030.

How to Use Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to Navigate Oil Price Volatility in GCC Stocks
ETF Education ·
Protect your wealth against commodity and oil price volatility using automated dollar-cost averaging into GCC index and global sector ETFs.

Physical vs Synthetic ETFs: Which Is Safer for GCC Investors?
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Physical ETFs buy index shares directly while synthetic ETFs use swap contracts with banks to track market returns. Both structures offer different benefits and risks for GCC investors.

Tax Considerations for UAE and Saudi Expatriates Investing in US ETFs
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For GCC expatriates investing in US ETFs, tax treatment depends on the investor's status, the fund's domicile and the source of its income.
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Nukoud Announces Collaboration with Morningstar to Advance GCC ETF Education and Research
Nukoud has announced a strategic collaboration with Morningstar to advance ETF education and research capabilities for investors in the GCC and Middle East region.

Why China is likely to continue to support the gold market?
China's gold reserves comprise just 8% of its total reserves, well below the global average of 25% and lower than major countries like the US, suggesting potential for continued market support.

Building Kuwait’s ETF Ecosystem: Liquidity, Market Making and the Next Stage of Growth
Following Kuwait's 2026 ETF regulatory framework launch, industry leaders discuss the infrastructure needed to build a functioning local ETF market, covering creation/redemption mechanics, market making, liquidity, and opportunities for Shariah-compliant and active products.
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How to Use Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to Navigate Oil Price Volatility in GCC Stocks
Protect your wealth against commodity and oil price volatility using automated dollar-cost averaging into GCC index and global sector ETFs.

Tax Considerations for UAE and Saudi Expatriates Investing in US ETFs
For GCC expatriates investing in US ETFs, tax treatment depends on the investor's status, the fund's domicile and the source of its income.

SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF: Has the GCC’s First Quant ETF Beaten the Market?
Saudi Arabia's first quantitative ETF, SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (9402), has outperformed its benchmark by 1.53 percentage points over 12 months. The fund uses multi-factor models and mathematical algorithms to select Shariah-compliant Saudi equities.
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UAEA jumps 3.12% to lead ADX ETFs as FAB's 9.64% surge lifts turnover. ADX market wrap for November 12, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE Shariah ETF rose 3.12% on Thursday on 3.54 times its average volume, reversing Wednesday's dip, as First Abu Dhabi Bank's 9.64% advance drove exchange-wide turnover to AED 2.81bn. The gain was not broad: 12 of 20 measured ETFs closed lower, led by China-focused trackers.

UAEA slips 0.55% atop the ETF board as ADX equities rally broadly. ADX market wrap for November 11, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE Shariah ETF again led ADX ETF trading on Wednesday, taking 42.0% of the board's value while easing 0.55%, even as 41 of 67 measured equities closed higher. Exchange-wide turnover of AED 2.30bn was 11.0% below Tuesday but 80.2% above the trailing average, with AED 190.27m more value crossing at the ask than at the bid.

UAEA extends gains at 0.22% on heavy turnover as ADX trading jumps 68.1%. ADX market wrap for November 10, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE Shariah ETF again led the ADX ETF board by value on Tuesday, taking 47.9% of the board's AED 1.36m while carrying the heaviest net weekly buying pressure. Exchange-wide turnover surged 68.1% to AED 2.56bn, though AED 92.35m more value crossed at the bid than at the ask.
Gold
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Gold Falls Over 5% in Three Sessions as Hot US Inflation Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold fell 1.4% to $3,931.54 per ounce on Thursday, extending losses to a third consecutive session as unexpectedly strong US inflation data fueled expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Gold ETFs Attract Record $31 Billion as Central Banks Buy 321 Tonnes in Q3 2026
Gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in quarterly inflows during Q3 2026, while central banks purchased 321 tonnes. Despite traditional headwinds like higher bond yields and a stronger dollar, investor demand for portfolio diversification and risk management drove the surge.

Webinar: Gold in focus: global market trends, investment strategies & the GCC perspective
Nukoud hosts an exclusive live webinar with the World Gold Council examining global gold market trends, investment strategies and opportunities for GCC investors seeking portfolio diversification and stability.
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GQGU ETF Launch Date Set for November 19th According to ADX
The GQG US Equity ETF (GQGU) is set to launch on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange on November 19, 2026, becoming the 27th ETF listed on ADX. The initial offering period runs from November 9-13, 2026.

Best Online Brokers for ETF Trading in the Middle East
Selecting the right broker is as important as choosing your ETF. This guide compares the best ETF brokers in the Middle East, examining regulatory oversight, fees, market access and investment features for UAE and Saudi Arabia investors.

IHC Profit Jumps 87%: What Its AED 100.5 Billion Revenue Means for CHADX15 Investors
International Holding Company reported AED 100.5 billion in revenue and 87% profit growth for nine months ending September 2026. As IHC comprises 30.62% of the Lunate FTSE ADX 15 ETF (CHADX15), these results significantly impact ETF investors.
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Emirates NBD Is Building an ETF Super-App With J.P. Morgan and AI-Powered Research
Emirates NBD is building an AI-powered ETF super-app through partnerships with J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Bridgewise, expanding its ENBD X platform to offer curated investment research and access to actively managed funds alongside 4,000+ existing ETFs.

FAB's AED 16.46 Billion Profit: Why One Bank Matters So Much to UAED and CHADX15 ETFs
First Abu Dhabi Bank reported AED 16.46 billion profit for nine months to September 2026, with net interest income rising 11% year-on-year but shareholder profit growing just 3%, impacted by higher impairment charges.

Best Online Brokers for ETF Trading in the Middle East
Selecting the right broker is as important as choosing your ETF. This guide compares the best ETF brokers in the Middle East, examining regulatory oversight, fees, market access and investment features for UAE and Saudi Arabia investors.
Sukuk
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Comparing Three Global Sukuk ETFs: Lunate, iShares, and HSBC.
Three global Sukuk ETFs offer Shariah-compliant fixed-income exposure with different benchmarks and portfolio concentrations. Lunate's SUKUK, iShares' SKUK, and HSBC's HBKU differ significantly in asset base, trading volume, and issuer-level risk profiles.

Saudi ETFs Rebound as Tadawul Gains 3.4% and Growth Outlook Improves
Saudi Arabia's ETFs rallied on October 26 as the Tadawul All Share Index surged 3.43%, with several Saudi-listed ETFs recording gains exceeding 2%.

Sukuk ETFs vs Traditional Bond ETFs: Yields, Risks, and Sharia Compliance
Compare sukuk ETFs and traditional bond ETFs across yields, interest-rate sensitivity, credit risk and Sharia compliance and learn what to check before investing.
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Bitcoin Slides Toward $76,000 as Tech Selloff Sparks Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin declined toward $76,000 on November 5 following a tech stock selloff, with roughly $370 million in leveraged crypto positions liquidated within an hour. BlackRock's IBIT experienced significant outflows while the broader spot Bitcoin ETF market showed mixed positioning.

Tokenizing Sovereign Debt: The GCC’s Next Capital-Markets Advantage
Why the region should treat tokenized government-bond ETFs as regulated market infrastructure, not as another crypto trade

Binance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
China
Browse allAsia's AI Stocks Plunge as US Election Raises Fears of a Semiconductor Spending Slowdown
Asian semiconductor stocks plummeted on November 5, 2026, losing an estimated $550 billion in market value as investors feared Democratic control of Congress could lead to stricter AI infrastructure oversight and slower semiconductor demand.

Are Investors Buying Yesterday’s China?
China ETF investors should understand that different indices offer vastly different exposures to semiconductors and AI. MSCI China holds just 2% semiconductor exposure versus 9-76% in mainland alternatives, making them fundamentally different investment choices.

Albilad CSOP vs. SAB Invest: comparing two Saudi-listed Hong Kong and China equity ETFs
Albilad CSOP and SAB Invest offer Saudi-listed exposure to Hong Kong and China equities with different approaches. Albilad CSOP applies Shariah screening while SAB Invest tracks the Hang Seng Index through a fund-of-funds structure.
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Bitcoin Slides Toward $76,000 as Tech Selloff Sparks Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin declined toward $76,000 on November 5 following a tech stock selloff, with roughly $370 million in leveraged crypto positions liquidated within an hour. BlackRock's IBIT experienced significant outflows while the broader spot Bitcoin ETF market showed mixed positioning.

Crypto Is Coming to Your Bank App. Who Is Looking After It?
The UAE's Central Bank now permits licensed banks to offer cryptocurrency services through their apps. While this could drive broader crypto adoption, customers need to understand what their banks are actually responsible for when buying virtual assets.

Binance puts security incident at $6.3 billion with half of amount frozen
Binance has disclosed a $6.3 billion security incident, making it the largest publicly reported crypto theft on record. The exchange attributes the breach to a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop and pledges to cover all losses through its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
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Best Online Brokers for ETF Trading in the Middle East
Selecting the right broker is as important as choosing your ETF. This guide compares the best ETF brokers in the Middle East, examining regulatory oversight, fees, market access and investment features for UAE and Saudi Arabia investors.

How to Buy Saudi Stocks as a Foreigner: A 2026 Guide to Tadawul
Saudi Arabia removed major barriers for foreign investors on February 1, 2026, when the CMA opened Tadawul's Main Market to all investor categories without QFI requirements. Foreign individuals can now buy Saudi-listed shares directly through authorized brokers, subject to ownership restrictions.

Al Rajhi Capital Launches New Saudi Dividend ETF on Tadawul After Raising SAR 50 Million
Al Rajhi Capital has launched the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity Dividend ETF on Tadawul following an initial offering that raised SAR 50 million. The Shariah-compliant fund focuses on Saudi equities with attractive dividend yields.
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Emaar's $3.4 Billion Buyout Could Trigger a UAE ETF Rebalance
Emaar Properties announced a $3.4 billion buyout of its 20.84% stake in Emaar Development, potentially triggering rebalancing for UAE-focused ETFs like iShares MSCI UAE if the subsidiary is removed from indices.

Sukuk ETFs vs Traditional Bond ETFs: Yields, Risks, and Sharia Compliance
Compare sukuk ETFs and traditional bond ETFs across yields, interest-rate sensitivity, credit risk and Sharia compliance and learn what to check before investing.

BlackRock Sees a Fixed-Income Opportunity as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%
U.S. Treasury yields have surged above 5% for the first time this century, pressuring long-duration bond ETFs while creating substantial income opportunities for new fixed-income investments. BlackRock highlights that over 80% of global bonds now yield above 4%.
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GCC ETF Quarterly Report Q3 2026: Assets, Flows and Market Developments
GCC-listed ETFs ended Q3 2026 with $9.16 billion in reported assets across 43 funds, with thematic strategies commanding 66% of the market. Year-to-date net flows turned negative at $19.6 million, though alternatives attracted $30 million in inflows.

QUARTERLY SHARIAH ETF REPORT: Global market review with a GCC investor lens Q3 2026
This quarterly Shariah ETF report provides a comprehensive global market review for Q3 2026, delivering insights tailored specifically for GCC investors interested in Islamic-compliant investment opportunities.

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.




