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you are currently viewing::PIF anchors newly listed Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity Exchange Traded FundOctober 26, 2025-The listing marks PIF's anchor investment into the first local broad market exchange traded fund (ETF), underscoring PIF's continued focus on asset management The investment is aligned with PIF's strategy to deepen Saudi markets, enhance liquidity, and support innovation in local ETFs The ETF represents a significant milestone in Albilad Capital's strategy as one of the largest managers of ETFs in the region Albilad Investment Company (Albilad Capital) has announced the listing of Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETF, the first broad market ETF in Saudi Arabia, with PIF as anchor investor. The new ETF, listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) aims to provide investors with access to companies included in the MSCI Saudi Arabian Index of Shariah-compliant equities, formed of over 250 companies covering small, mid and large-cap stocks across the main and the parallel Saudi market. Source: zawya.com |
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