WHAT IS AN ETF?

AL RAYAN QATAR ETF (QATR)

FURTHER INFORMATION

WHAT IS AN ETF?

AL RAYAN QATAR ETF (QATR)

FURTHER INFORMATION

21 stock index of Shari’a-compliant Qatari listed equities

QE Al Rayan Islamic Index (Price)

Underlying index for QATR

Record Date:	24 September 2024
Ex-dividend date:	25 September 2024

QATR announced a dividend of QAR 0.024 per unit

TER refers to all ongoing costs of managing the fund including those incurred in the purchase, holding and disposal of investments

Total Expense Ratio (TER) 0.5% of Total Net Asset Value

Benefits of investing in QATR

Lower Cost

Not only do investors benefit from significantly lower costs than if investing in mutual funds, Al Rayan Qatar ETF is one of the lowest cost single-country ETFs across emerging markets.

Access

Shares of the ETF are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (ticker QATR) allowing investors easy access through their brokerage account.

Diversification

Since the performance of Al Rayan Qatar ETF is similar to the QE Al Rayan Islamic index, investors reap the benefits of a diversified portfolio with the convenience of just buying one share.

Transparency

In a mutual fund, investors often have poor visibility on stocks they have invested in. Al Rayan Qatar ETF replicates the QE Al Rayan Islamic index so investors know exactly which shares they have bought in to, and in what proportion.

Liquidity

Being listed and traded on Qatar Stock Exchange, ETF shares can be bought and sold throughout the day. In contrast, most mutual funds in Qatar can only be entered or exited on a monthly basis. QNB Finance Services acts as the Liquidity Provider to the ETF and maintains a tight bid-ask spread.

Risk Factors

While an ETF has a number of benefits for investors, the risks must also be considered. Investors are encouraged to read the section on Risks in the Prospectus and consult an independent financial advisor.

Global popularity of ETFs

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) were first introduced less than three decades ago but have emerged as the fastest growing segment within the global investment management industry. By December 2024, more than $15 trillion had been invested in ETF’s globally

Index constituents

In line with the policy of the Qatar Stock Exchange constituents of the QE Al Rayan Islamic index are reviewed quarterly. The table below shows index constituents as of October 1st, 2024. The weight of each stock depends on a number of factors including market capitalisation and daily trading liquidity.

Contact Information

Fund manager

Al Rayan Investment LLC

Al Rayan Bank Tower

Alad Al Sharqi Street

P.O. Box 28888

Lusail, Qatar

+974 4423 7246

[email protected]