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iShares MSCI Qatar ETF

QAT tracks a market-cap-weighted index of large-, mid and small-cap Qatari companies.

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 headwinds from the government's de-levering efforts. The QAT valuation and yield may look appealing on a trailing basis but heading into a period of potential negative revisions, I would remain sidelined.

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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 sectors. Inflation rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries remain below the regional and global levels and are subsiding faster, expected to average about 2.7% in 2023, down from 3.2% in 2022.

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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.

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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.

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QAT invests in Qatari equities. The fund is most likely sitting right around fair value.

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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 impacting LNG contracts.

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The broader emerging markets were hurt badly mainly due to pain in Chinese equities and the strength in the greenback.

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QAT holdings benefit from higher commodity prices. The holdings' strong competitive position makes it a sound investment even when commodity prices decline.

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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.

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