Saudi Stocks Surge to Highest Level in 5 Years Following News of Relaxed Foreign Ownership Regulations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Source: Reuters
Saudi Stock Market Surge: Saudi Arabia's stock market experienced its largest daily increase since 2020, rising over 5% after reports suggested that the market regulator may ease the 49% cap on foreign ownership of listed companies.
Potential Foreign Investment Boost: If the foreign ownership cap is lifted, it could lead to an influx of $9.5 billion-$10 billion in passive investments from MSCI and FTSE index trackers, enhancing liquidity and institutional participation in the Saudi market.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
