Riyad Capital achieved the highest representation of any asset manager among Saudi Arabia’s top 10 performing equity funds during the first nine months of 2026, with four of its funds featured in the ranking, according to an analysis published by Argaam. This achievement further reinforces Riyad Capital’s position as one of the Kingdom’s leading asset managers.
All four funds outperformed the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) during the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, exceeding the benchmark by between 2.1 and 3.7 percentage points. These results reflect Riyad Capital’s capabilities in managing equity investments across diverse strategies.
Four Funds Among Saudi Arabia’s Top 10 Performers
According to Argaam’s analysis of 51 Saudi equity funds that met the ranking criteria, Riyad Capital had more funds represented among the top 10 performers than any other asset manager, with four funds included in the list.
The four funds delivered the following returns during the first nine months of 2026:
Fund
Nine-Month Return
Outperformance vs. TASI
Riyad Opportunities Fund
3.2%
3.7 percentage points
Riyad Blue Chip Equity Fund
3.0%
3.5 percentage points
Riyad Saudi Equity Fund
2.3%
2.8 percentage points
Riyad Sharia Opportunities Fund
1.6%
2.1 percentage points
This performance underscores Riyad Capital’s expertise in managing diverse investment strategies and the effectiveness of its research-driven investment approach, supported by rigorous analysis and disciplined portfolio management. Together, these capabilities reinforce the company’s ability to deliver competitive returns and outperform the broader market.
Established Investment Expertise and Disciplined Portfolio Management
Commenting on the achievement, Abdullah Al Shwer, PhD, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of Riyad Capital, said:
“Riyad Capital’s leading position among asset managers in terms of the number of funds featured in the top 10 reflects our established standing in the asset management industry and our ability to deliver competitive results across diverse investment strategies. This achievement also underscores the depth of our investment expertise, the strength of our integrated asset management platform, and our continued commitment to enhancing our capabilities and developing investment solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.
“We take pride in the strong performance delivered by our funds and view these results as a reflection of our long-term investment approach and our continued commitment to providing diversified, high-quality investment solutions while enhancing the value we deliver to our institutional and individual clients.”
A Diversified Asset Management Platform Exceeding SAR 100 Billion:
This performance is supported by Riyad Capital’s integrated asset management platform, with assets under management exceeding SAR 100.7 billion as of the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Riyad Capital offers institutional and individual investors a diversified range of investment solutions spanning equities, fixed income, money markets, multi-asset strategies and alternative investments, including private equity and real estate. These solutions are delivered through investment funds and managed portfolios designed to meet a broad range of investment objectives.
Investors can subscribe to Riyad Capital’s investment funds with amounts starting from SAR 100 through its digital channels, including the Riyad Capital mobile application and the Riyad Capital Online platform, providing a seamless investment experience.
Riyad Capital achieved the highest representation of any asset manager among Saudi Arabia’s top 10 performing equity funds during the first nine months of 2026, with four of its funds featured in the ranking, according to an analysis published by Argaam. This achievement further reinforces Riyad Capital’s position as one of the Kingdom’s leading asset managers.
All four funds outperformed the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) during the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, exceeding the benchmark by between 2.1 and 3.7 percentage points. These results reflect Riyad Capital’s capabilities in managing equity investments across diverse strategies.
Four Funds Among Saudi Arabia’s Top 10 Performers
According to Argaam’s analysis of 51 Saudi equity funds that met the ranking criteria, Riyad Capital had more funds represented among the top 10 performers than any other asset manager, with four funds included in the list.
The four funds delivered the following returns during the first nine months of 2026:
Fund
Nine-Month Return
Outperformance vs. TASI
Riyad Opportunities Fund
3.2%
3.7 percentage points
Riyad Blue Chip Equity Fund
3.0%
3.5 percentage points
Riyad Saudi Equity Fund
2.3%
2.8 percentage points
Riyad Sharia Opportunities Fund
1.6%
2.1 percentage points
This performance underscores Riyad Capital’s expertise in managing diverse investment strategies and the effectiveness of its research-driven investment approach, supported by rigorous analysis and disciplined portfolio management. Together, these capabilities reinforce the company’s ability to deliver competitive returns and outperform the broader market.
Established Investment Expertise and Disciplined Portfolio Management
Commenting on the achievement, Abdullah Al Shwer, PhD, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of Riyad Capital, said:
“Riyad Capital’s leading position among asset managers in terms of the number of funds featured in the top 10 reflects our established standing in the asset management industry and our ability to deliver competitive results across diverse investment strategies. This achievement also underscores the depth of our investment expertise, the strength of our integrated asset management platform, and our continued commitment to enhancing our capabilities and developing investment solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.
“We take pride in the strong performance delivered by our funds and view these results as a reflection of our long-term investment approach and our continued commitment to providing diversified, high-quality investment solutions while enhancing the value we deliver to our institutional and individual clients.”
A Diversified Asset Management Platform Exceeding SAR 100 Billion:
This performance is supported by Riyad Capital’s integrated asset management platform, with assets under management exceeding SAR 100.7 billion as of the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Riyad Capital offers institutional and individual investors a diversified range of investment solutions spanning equities, fixed income, money markets, multi-asset strategies and alternative investments, including private equity and real estate. These solutions are delivered through investment funds and managed portfolios designed to meet a broad range of investment objectives.
Investors can subscribe to Riyad Capital’s investment funds with amounts starting from SAR 100 through its digital channels, including the Riyad Capital mobile application and the Riyad Capital Online platform, providing a seamless investment experience.
