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Saudi Investors Shift Trading Toward US Markets
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Saudi brokerage firms reported that total traded values in foreign markets rose 145% from SAR 105.7 billion in Q4 2024 to SAR 259.2 billion by Q4 2025, while clients' foreign securities assets increased 60% to SAR 35.8 billion. The US dominated outbound trading, with Saudi trades in US equities totaling about SAR 837.1 billion in 2025 and representing roughly 98% of foreign market activity.
Key Points
- 1Record foreign traded values rose 145% to SAR 259.2 billion from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025.
- 2Cite US dominance: US equities offered liquidity and AI/tech exposure, capturing about 98% of foreign trades.
- 3Advise practitioners: increase global diversification, control turnover, and enforce disciplined risk management.
Scoring Rationale
Clear, quantified market shift with actionable investor implications; limited by single-industry reporting and regional source reliance.
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