Tag Archives: Middle East
The Kingdom’s Edge: Finding Asymmetry and Growth in Saudi Equities
In early 2026, equity markets were shaken by the outbreak of war in the Middle East, triggering sharp energy price spikes and renewed inflation concerns. This blog explores how despite the challenging backdrop, Saudi Arabian equities have shown notable resilience, demonstrating their diversification characteristics during periods of heightened downside risk in global markets. Gauging Saudi…
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Understanding the iBoxx Tadawul SAR Indices
How are indices bringing greater transparency to Saudi Arabia’s sukuk and fixed income markets? S&P DJI’s Jessica Tan joins GCMA’s Michael Grifferty for a closer look at the trends driving the evolution of these markets and how index-based tools are helping market participants evaluate the region’s opportunity set.
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Multi-Factor Indices in the GCC Market
The Middle East is a rapidly evolving region and one of its key growth areas has been factor indexing. The increasing adoption of these strategies has been driven by a desire for risk reduction, enhanced returns and cost efficiencies. This trend is evident not only in the adoption of single-factor styles but also in multi-factor…
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SPIVA Insights: Key Findings in the Middle East
How do active managers stack up to passive benchmarks in the Middle East? S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards joins GCMA’s Michael Grifferty for a closer look at the latest SPIVA MENA results and explores what’s driving the growth of passive in the region.
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Why Does the S&P 500 Matter to the Middle East?
Explore the expanding ecosystem of the iconic S&P 500 as S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards joins Cboe’s Sarju Gudka for a closer look at how and why market participants are putting the definitive gauge of U.S. large-cap equities to work in the Middle East.
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