KSA - iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF
| Previous Close | 29.70 |
| Open | 29.34 |
| Bid | 28.00 x 1400 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 2200 |
| Day's Range | 29.26 - 29.46 |
| 52 Week Range | 27.06 - 35.66 |
| Volume | 1,760,831 |
| Avg. Volume | 749,211 |
| Net Assets | 646.6M |
| NAV | 29.43 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 2.46% |
| YTD Return | 2.85% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.34 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.74% |
| Inception Date | 2015-09-16 |
- Benzinga
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- ETF Trends
Saudi Arabia ETF Reflects Importance of Major Index Changes
Saudi Arabia ETFs have attracted hefty new inflows after major indexing groups upgraded the kingdom's market to a developing country status. The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF (KSA) has also brought in $612 million in net inflows so far this year, according to ETFdb data. KSA now holds $833 million in assets under management.
- ETF Trends
Saudi Arabia’s Investment in AI Could Help Boost a Pair of ETFs
As Saudi Arabia is experiencing exponential economic growth, it can utilize its surplus capital by reinvesting in disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). The country has long been a beneficiary of its vast oil reserves, but AI could help realize areas where it can diversify its economic growth. "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have long-enjoyed abundant hydrocarbons reserves, granting them a prominent place in world markets and a strategic position in regional and global geopolitics," wrote The Economist's Economic Intelligence Unit.
- ETF Trends
MSCI Indexes Will Have More Saudi Arabia Exposure
The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA) rose 0.75 percent on Wednesday and with good reason--index provider MSCI plans to add more Saudi Arabia stocks to its indexes--namely the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI All Country World Index. This will help diversify the emerging markets index, which currently has a large tilt towards China and South Korea. After the inclusion of Saudi Arabia stocks, the total allocation towards the country will be at 2.6 percent.
- Benzinga
Another Avenue To The Kingdom
Saudi Arabian stocks are into a second year of being among the best performers in the developing world. Stocks there are rallying on the back of recent announcement by index provider MSCI that when Saudia ...
- Benzinga
Why The Saudi Arabia ETF Is Soaring
Amid speculation that some stocks in Saudi Arabia would be added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, the iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (NYSE: KSA ) was one of 2018's best-performing single-country exchange ...
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Saudi ETF (KSA) Hits New 52-Week High
The Saudi ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more positives in store for this ETF?
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These country ETFs endured Trump's tariffs and U.S.-China trade war in the past year and returned in double digits.
- Benzinga
Emerging Markets You Should Be Overweight According To Quantamize's AI Models
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: EEM) actually outperformed the S&P 500 by nearly 2.5 percentage points in January. For emerging market investors, this recent rally is sorely needed as EM equity took a beating in 2018. Using the Emerging Markets Stocks ETFs Q-Folio—an AI-based portfolio model from research platform Quantamize—we can see which emerging markets we should consider going over- or underweight in our portfolios.
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- CNBC
The hard market truth about Khashoggi killing: You may soon be investing more in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's plans for an economy moving beyond its oil wealth are in doubt after the kingdom's less-than-credible, shifting narrative about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's most ambitious projects, including the planned smart city known as Neom, are now considered to be at risk as more overseas investors face public pressure and concerns about Saudi progress. A photograph of the son of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi shaking hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was released earlier this week.
- ETF Trends
Saudi Arabia ETF Jumps on Strong Earnings, ‘Future Investment Initiative’
Saudi Arabia country-specific exchange traded funds were among the best performers Thursday, paring some of the latest political risk-off selling, after the kingdom posted strong corporate earnings and investor sentiment improved on the prospects of increased investments in the emerging economy. On Thursday, the iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF (KSA) gained 5.5%, and the ETF was testing both its short- and long-term resistance at the 50- and 200-day simple moving averages. Investors can also take a look at the recently launched Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia ETF (FLSA) for a cheap way to access the Saudi Arabia market.
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Franklin Templeton Launches 3 New International ETFs
Franklin Templeton has launched three new geographically focused ETFS linked to market-cap-weighted foreign stock indexes.
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Saudi-U.S. Tensions Escalate: ETF Winners & Losers
Which ETF lost and which gained on rising tensions between Saudi and the United States.
- ETF Trends
Saudi Arabia ETFs Pop on New Khashoggi Development
Saudi Arabia ETFs climbed Tuesday on the potentially reduced risk of U.S. punitive action as the kingdom may acknowledge journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared due to a botched investigation. Saudi Arabia ETFs were among the best performers Tuesday, with the iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF (KSA) up 5.8%. Investors can also take a look at the recently launched Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia ETF (FLSA) for a cheap way to access the Saudi Arabia market.
- Zacks
High Flying Saudi Arabia ETF Plunges on Sanction Concerns
Saudi stocks suffer a major slump due to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, putting related ETF in focus.
- Benzinga
Saudi Arabia Mixes Oil, Politics After Journalist's Disappearance Strains US Ties
ISHARES Tr/MSCI SAUDI ARABIA E (NYSE: KSA) and the United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE: USO) dropped Monday after Saudi Arabia threatened the U.S. with “stronger” retaliation if sanctioned for the disappearance of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, a journalist critical of the Saudi government, disappeared last week after a visit to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and Turkish officials soon accused Saudi agents of murder and dismemberment. The Saudi embassy to the U.S. said it was making no changes no changes to its policy of excluding oil from diplomatic negotiations, and the Saudi energy minister pledged stability in the oil market.
- Motley Fool
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