iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF
Price
SR39.30
YTD
+4.50%
Expense
0.74%
Yield
2.90%
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iShares MSCI Turkey ETF
Price
₺40.53
YTD
+12.50%
Expense
0.59%
Yield
3.50%
Frequently asked questions
What is the iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA)?
KSA provides exposure to Saudi Arabian equities. Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and a key OPEC member. The ETF has a yield of 2.9% and a YTD return of 4.5%.
Who manages KSA?
KSA is managed by BlackRock.
What sectors dominate the KSA ETF?
KSA is heavily weighted toward energy, petrochemicals, financials, and large-cap industrials.
What is the expense ratio of KSA?
KSA has an expense ratio of 0.74%.
Which ETF provides exposure to Turkish equities?
iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) provides exposure to Turkish equities with high growth potential but elevated volatility. It has a yield of 3.5% and a YTD return of 12.5%.
What is the price of KSA?
KSA is priced at $39.38 per share.
What is the price of TUR?
TUR is priced at $38.95 per share.
What is the expense ratio of TUR?
TUR has an expense ratio of 0.59%.
What is the AUM of TUR?
TUR has assets under management (AUM) of $280 million.
Which ETF has higher yield, KSA or TUR?
TUR has a slightly higher dividend yield at 3.5% compared to KSA’s 2.9%.
Are KSA and TUR suitable for long-term investing?
Yes, but they carry country-specific risks including political risk, oil price dependency for Saudi Arabia, and economic volatility for Turkey.
Which sectors are most prominent in Middle East ETFs?
Energy, financials, petrochemicals, and large industrials dominate Saudi Arabia, while Turkish ETFs have financials, industrials, and consumer sectors.
Can US investors buy KSA and TUR?
Yes, both ETFs trade on US exchanges and can be purchased via standard brokerage accounts.
How volatile are Middle Eastern ETFs?
Saudi Arabia (KSA) has moderate volatility due to oil exposure, while Turkey (TUR) has very high volatility due to economic and political factors.
Which ETF is better for income-focused investors?
TUR offers a higher yield at 3.5%, while KSA has moderate income at 2.9%.
How do I compare KSA and TUR before investing?
Compare metrics like YTD returns, dividend yield, expense ratio, country risk, sector concentration, and volatility tolerance.
What is the typical expense ratio for Middle Eastern ETFs?
Expense ratios range from 0.59% (TUR) to 0.74% (KSA).
Do these ETFs hedge currency risk?
No, both KSA and TUR are unhedged, so US investors are exposed to fluctuations in the Saudi Riyal and Turkish Lira.
Which ETF has higher growth potential?
TUR has higher growth potential but comes with elevated volatility, while KSA offers stable exposure to oil and large-cap sectors.
Are KSA and TUR considered emerging market ETFs?
Yes, both KSA and TUR are considered emerging market ETFs.