Saudi Arabia: MBS Visit Reinforces The Thesis' Attractiveness

Recommend buying Saudi-focused ETFs like iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia and Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia to capitalize on economic diversification. KSA and FLSA offer exposure to sectors beyond oil, including financials, technology, and infrastructure, with FLSA having a lower expense ratio. Saudi Arabia's Vision2030 plan drives rapid non-oil sector growth, supported by large-scale projects and increased foreign investment.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

KSA: Oil Still A Ways To Normalizing

KSA is substantially exposed to financials. Any US cuts at all help the housing market and demand for mortgages. But lending rates should stay high thanks to restricted liquidity. Tighter liquidity comes from the lower oil price, meaning less money sloshing around in the Saudi financial system. We like the hedge that financials in the portfolio provide against the oil exposures, which, while achieving some idiosyncratic performance, are in a lower-demand and price environment.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2025

KSA: Vision 2030 Could Translate To Lucrative Investment Opportunities In Saudi Arabia

Geographic diversification is increasingly important as US and Western markets face high valuations, debt, and structural challenges. Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 and vast resources make it a compelling long-term investment story, but execution risks remain. The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF offers exposure but is heavily weighted in traditional sectors, with high fees and limited diversification into growth industries.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2025

KSA: Saudi Arabia Stocks Sagging In 2025

I rate KSA as a hold due to poor momentum, weak technicals, and only modest earnings growth despite a reasonable P/E ratio. KSA's portfolio is heavily concentrated in financials and materials, with high volatility and a less attractive PEG ratio of 2.4x. The ETF faces bearish technical patterns, with crucial support at $36; a breakdown could trigger further downside toward $26.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 21, 2025

KSA: Government Investments Might Boost Return But At Far Too High Risks

KSA ETF offers exposure to Saudi Arabia's economy but is highly concentrated in financials and has high valuations, making it risky. Saudi Arabia's economy shows strong GDP growth and low inflation, but political risks and ambitious projects raise concerns about long-term stability. Technical indicators for KSA are bearish, with negative momentum and trading below its 200-day moving average, suggesting a bear market.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2025

KSA: Paying A Premium For The Saudi Growth Story

The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF offers investors passive exposure to Saudi Arabian equities. The country's economic performance has been relatively robust, with that growth also trickling down to the fund's holdings. Valuation and the fund's ongoing charges may be sticking points, though, while developments in terms of Saudi stock ownership also slightly reduce the attractiveness of this ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 16, 2025

Highest And Lowest Country ETF Dividend Yields

US equities have outperformed the rest of the world for a long time now. While the US is up 58% on a total return basis during the current bull market, the rest of the world is up 13.5 percentage points less at +44.5%. Looking at the international dividend ETF over a longer time frame, over the last five years, it's up 20.6% in price and more than double that on a total return basis.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2024

KSA: Reduced Incentive To Own On Multiple Counts

iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF has underperformed in 2024, lagging behind global equities, and we are not convinced this trend will reverse any time soon. Investors interested in Saudi equities also have the opportunity to look at FLSA, which we find more compelling. Saudi Arabia's economic outlook is pressured by declining oil prices, while Saudi banks, which dominate this portfolio, will have to deal with higher funding costs.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2024

ETF Securities Lending Activity Shines A Light On Market Dynamics

Central bank interest rate policy divergence has become a reality, there have been increased levels of geopolitical risk due to rising tensions in the Middle East and political change has swept across Europe. With the financial landscape changing at pace, many of the recent themes impacting markets have also been seen in ETF securities lending activity. As uncertainty grows across both the political and financial spectrums, interest in ETFs within the securities lending market is expected to grow further.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2024

KSA: A Story Bigger Than Oil

Saudi Arabia is launching an entrepreneurial ecosystem for non-oil industries, diversifying its economy away from energy. The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF provides retail investors with exposure to the Saudi market and its economic transformation. The top holdings of the KSA ETF include major financial institutions and Saudi Arabian Oil, reflecting the country's dominance in the financial and energy sectors.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2024