Albilad Sukuk ETF Pays 207K SAR October Dividend

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Albilad Capital announced that it will pay 207,433.80 SAR in dividends to shareholders of the Albilad Saudi Sovereign Sukuk ETF for October 2026. This payout translates to 0.033 SAR per unit, considering the 6,300,000 units currently held. The dividend is payable within 10 days of the record date, which falls on November 3, 2026.

It accounts for 0.40% of the fund’s net asset value as computed on October 29, 2026. Albilad Capital, the fund manager, adhered to the regulatory procedures to announce this dividend. For investors to be eligible for the distribution, their names must appear on the register by the November 3 deadline. The consistent payout of 0.033 SAR per unit highlights the ETF’s commitment to delivering stable monthly income, a common feature of sovereign sukuk funds.

Albilad Capital advises unitholders to ensure their records with the Capital Market Institution are up to date to facilitate timely distribution. For investors, this ETF offers a dependable monthly cash flow rooted in Saudi sovereign sukuk, with a 10-day payment window after the record date. The monthly distribution ratio of 0.40% of NAV suggests an annualized yield of approximately 4.8%, which is competitive for a fixed income product rated sovereign-grade.

The announcement refrained from any changes to the fund’s structure or unit count. The Saudi Standard notes that sovereign sukuk income remains a reliable source of returns within Saudi Arabia’s capital markets, offering low credit risk due to the Kingdom’s robust fiscal health and strong sovereign ratings. This makes the ETF an attractive option for conservative investors seeking to preserve capital while generating income.

With an annualized yield of 4.8%, the ETF provides a compelling alternative to other fixed income instruments and money market options in a time of fluctuating global interest rates. The ETF's monthly payout reflects the fund’s disciplined management and the steady income received from the underlying sukuk holdings, offering income investors predictable cash flow and reducing reinvestment risks compared to less frequent distributions.

The ETF’s exchange-traded structure lowers entry barriers for retail investors who might otherwise face high minimum requirements when investing directly in sovereign debt. Additionally, the secondary market liquidity facilitated by the exchange enables investors to buy or sell shares more easily than with traditional unit trust funds, broadening the appeal of this instrument to a wider investor base.

As Saudi Arabia continues its capital market development under Vision 2030, ETFs like the Albilad Sovereign Sukuk Fund play a crucial role in this financial transformation, supporting the Kingdom’s goal of building a robust, diversified, and Shariah-compliant financial system that competes with global markets.