iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA)
| Assets | $577.69M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| PE Ratio | 13.78 |
| Forward PE | 13.32 |
| Shares Out | 16.15M |
| Dividend | $1.03 (2.94%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 41.87% |
| Volume | 570,670 |
| Open | 35.21 |
| Previous Close | 35.79 |
| Day's Range | 35.09 - 35.21 |
| 52-Week Low | 35.09 |
| 52-Week High | 41.18 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Sep 16, 2015 |
About KSA
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Saudi Arabia IMI 25-50 index, a market-cap-weighted index of Saudi Arabian firms covering 99% of the market cap spectrum. KSA was launched on Sep 16, 2015 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
59.97% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation | 1120 | 14.07% |
| Saudi Arabian Oil Company | 2222 | 11.92% |
| The Saudi National Bank | 1180 | 8.32% |
| Saudi Telecom Company | 7010 | 6.14% |
| Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) | 1211 | 4.48% |
| Riyad Bank | 1010 | 3.26% |
| ACWA Power Company | 2082 | 3.06% |
| Alinma Bank | 1150 | 2.98% |
| Saudi Awwal Bank | 1060 | 2.88% |
| Saudi Basic Industries Corporation | 2010 | 2.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.59318 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.43951 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.63337 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.31531 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.47595 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.61175 | Jun 17, 2024 |
Performance
KSA had a total return of -11.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.49%.
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