iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist)

The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) is an exchange-traded fund that provides targeted exposure to the Saudi Arabian equity market. Its primary function is to replicate the performance of the MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35 Index, which includes a broad representation of the country's publicly traded companies and covers roughly 85% of the investable market in Saudi Arabia. Key features of this ETF include a cap on single company weights, where the largest holding is limited to 35% and other constituents to 20%, to help ensure greater diversification. The fund is physically replicated, investing directly in the underlying Saudi Arabian stocks, and has a distributing policy with semi-annual payouts to investors. Financials make up the largest sector allocation, constituting over 44% of the fund, followed by significant exposures to basic materials, energy, and telecommunications. The iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped UCITS ETF serves as a convenient vehicle for investors seeking broad, diversified access to one of the Middle East’s largest and most dynamic equity markets, facilitating regional allocation within global or emerging markets portfolios.