iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT)
| Assets | $78.95M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| PE Ratio | 11.93 |
| Shares Out | 4.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 45.94% |
| Volume | 15,063 |
| Open | 18.71 |
| Previous Close | 18.75 |
| Day's Range | 18.70 - 18.76 |
| 52-Week Low | 16.78 |
| 52-Week High | 19.21 |
| Beta | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 37 |
| Inception Date | Apr 29, 2014 |
About QAT
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI All Qatar Capped index, a market-cap-weighted index of large-, mid and small-cap Qatari companies. QAT was launched on Apr 29, 2014 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
72.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) | QNBK | 22.54% |
| Qatar Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C.) | QIBK | 14.24% |
| Industries Qatar Q.P.S.C. | IQCD | 6.92% |
| The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) | CBQK | 4.66% |
| Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) (QPSC) | QGTS | 4.49% |
| AlRayan Bank Q.P.S.C. | MARK | 4.40% |
| Qatar International Islamic Bank (Q.P.S.C) | QIIK | 4.00% |
| Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. | QNNS | 3.92% |
| Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. | ORDS | 3.86% |
| Qatar Fuel Company Q.P.S.C. ("WOQOD") | QFLS | 3.37% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.43388 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.28784 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.77023 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.71153 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.12163 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.75527 | Jun 15, 2022 |
Performance
QAT had a total return of 13.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.27%.
News
QAT: An LNG-Infused GDP Growth Spurt Beckons
The iShares MSCI Qatar ETF hasn't really made any progress over the past year, but we think this could change as the macroeconomic conditions improve. GDP growth, which likely grew at 1.5-2% last year...
QAT: Cyclical Headwinds Weigh On The Qatar Outlook
Qatar, like the rest of the Gulf, tends to track the O&G cycle, so the recent downcycle doesn't bode well for its prospects. The financials-heavy iShares MSCI Qatar ETF portfolio faces additional head...
World Cup Hosting Lifts Qatar's Real GDP Growth To 8.0% YOY In Q4; Slower Growth Ahead
World Cup Hosting Lifts Qatar's Real GDP Growth To 8.0% YOY In Q4; Slower Growth Ahead
The Arab Gulf States Defeat Global Slowdown
The Gulf Cooperation Council area has so far withstood global challenges, with year-on-year GDP growth accelerating to 6.9% in 2022, driven by high oil prices and stronger growth rates in non-oil sect...
QAT: Why Qatar May Outperform This Decade
Qatar is an emerging market that is often overlooked and it could be a huge global economic player in the future. However, ETFs primarily invest in banks.
QAT: Impact Of The World Cup Controversies On Qatar
The fund is heavily weighted towards Financials which represent more than 50% of its holdings. iShares is the only provider to offer an ETF with 100% exposure to Qatari stocks.
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF: Qatari Equities Fairly Valued, Offer Little Out-Performance Potential
QAT invests in Qatari equities. The fund is most likely sitting right around fair value.
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF: Overdone Rally Means Subpar Long-Term Returns
Financials-heavy QAT has become a momentum play this year bolstered by the LNG thesis together with the World Cup factor. However, there are meaningful risks, primarily in terms of the oil price impac...
Rid Yourself Of Inflation Worries And Buy The iShares MSCI Qatar ETF
QAT holdings benefit from higher commodity prices. The holdings' strong competitive position makes it a sound investment even when commodity prices decline.
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF: Small Country, Big Ambitions
QAT can be used as a proxy for favorable conditions in the LNG market. The country is poised to receive a $20bn economic boost on account of the football world cup due to be held later this year.
New Perspectives In The LNG Shipping Sector
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