Saudi Arabia
Saudi capital markets, Vision 2030, and ETF development.
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.
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.
