ATLASiShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF (KSA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.73% and the yield is 2.76%. The ten largest holdings are 60% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on KSA
| Last price | $34.46 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $33.71 – $35.57 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 2.76% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
KSA fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $578M |
| Expense ratio | 0.73% |
| Number of holdings | 109 |
| Portfolio turnover | 11% |
| Inception | Sep 16, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that incorporates foreign ownership limits and is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid- and small- capitalization segments of the equity market in Saudi Arabia. The fund is non-diversified.
KSA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rajhi Bank 1120 | Financial Services | 14.21% |
| Saudi Aramco 2222 | Energy | 11.54% |
| Saudi National Bank 1180 | Financial Services | 8.62% |
| Saudi Telecom 7010 | Communication Services | 6.28% |
| Saudi Arabian Mining Company 1211 | Basic Materials | 4.69% |
| Riyad Bank 1010 | Financial Services | 3.29% |
| International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power) 2082 | Utilities | 3.01% |
| Alinma Bank 1150 | Financial Services | 2.93% |
| The Saudi British Bank 1060 | Financial Services | 2.79% |
| Saudi Basic Industries Corp 2010 | Basic Materials | 2.77% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
KSA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 41.0% |
| Energy | 13.3% |
| Basic Materials | 12.7% |
| Communication Services | 8.8% |
| Utilities | 4.7% |
| Healthcare | 4.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 4.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.7% |
| Industrials | 3.0% |
| Real Estate | 2.3% |
| Technology | 1.6% |
By region: Africa/Middle East 100.0%.
KSA returns and risk
| Year to date | -0.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -8.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +1.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -0.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.20 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
KSA: frequently asked questions
What does KSA invest in?
iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Al Rajhi Bank (14.2%), Saudi Aramco (11.5%), Saudi National Bank (8.6%), Saudi Telecom (6.3%), Saudi Arabian Mining Company (4.7%).
What is the KSA expense ratio?
0.73% a year: about $73.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the KSA dividend yield?
2.76%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will KSA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $33.71 to $35.57 from $34.46 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has KSA performed?
Year to date -0.5%, one year -8.1%, three years +1.7% a year, five years -0.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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