How to invest in Saudi Arabia using ETFs
How do I invest in Saudi Arabian stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the Saudi Arabian stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Saudi Arabian stock market you'll find 2 indices which are tracked by ETFs.
Performance of Saudi Arabian stocks (MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35)
1 month: -6,66%
1 year: -10,10%
3 years: -14,48%
5 years: +67,46%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Saudi Arabia
For an investment in the Saudi Arabian stock market, there are 2 indices available which are tracked by 3 ETFs. On the FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped index there is 1 ETF. On the MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35 index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,39% p.a. and 0,60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped | Saudi-Arabiƫ | 1 ETF | The FTSE Saudi Arabia 30/18 Capped index tracks the Saudi Arabian stock market. The largest position in the index is limited to a weight of 30 percent. All other companies in the index are limited to 18 percent. Index factsheet | |
| MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35 | Saudi-Arabiƫ | 2 ETFs | The MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35 index tracks the Saudi Arabian stock market. The index covers about 85 percent of the market. The largest position in the index is limited to a weight of 35 percent. All other companies in the index are limited to 20 percent. |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Saudi Arabia ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | -3,57% |
| 2 | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | -3,77% |
| 3 | Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia UCITS ETF | - |
The cheapest Saudi Arabia ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia UCITS ETF | +0,39% p.a. |
| 2 | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | +0,60% p.a. |
| 3 | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | +0,60% p.a. |
