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Foreign institutions were net buyers of SAR 2.05 billion worth of Tadawul-listed stocks in the week ending June 11, 2026, accounting for 41.26% of total purchases compared to 33.79% of sales. This marked a significant shift in investor sentiment, as foreign entities outpaced domestic investors who recorded net sales across individual and institutional segments. Saudi individuals sold SAR 1.54 billion, while Saudi institutions sold SAR 553.8 million, driven by corporate and fund sales.
The foreign buying spree signals growing confidence in Saudi equity markets, particularly in the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI). For traders, this highlights the importance of monitoring foreign institutional flows, which often act as leading indicators of market direction. The contrast between foreign inflows and domestic outflows also underscores potential opportunities for contrarian strategies, as underperformance by local investors may indicate overcorrection in certain sectors.
For the Gulf region, this trend could catalyze broader regional investment flows into Saudi assets. Investors should watch for follow-through buying by foreign institutions in subsequent weeks and assess whether this aligns with macroeconomic data releases or central bank policy shifts. The Saudi Central Bank's response to capital inflows will also be critical to monitor.
