2023 Was Not a Good Year for the Qatari Stock Market

The MSCI Qatar Investable Market Index (IMI) serves as a benchmark for evaluating the performance of Qatar's equity market, encompassing large, mid, and small-cap segments. 

With 25 constituents representing approximately 99% of Qatar's free float-adjusted market capitalization, the index provides a comprehensive view of the country's equity landscape.

In comparison, the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI) covers 24 emerging market countries, including Qatar, with 3,419 constituents representing 99% of each country's market capitalization. 

Similarly, the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI) captures both developed and emerging market equities across 23 developed and 24 emerging market countries, with 9,064 constituents covering approximately 99% of the global equity investment opportunity set.

Over the past five years, the MSCI Qatar IMI's performance has been more modest than that of its counterparts. 

As of last year, 2023, the Qatar IMI recorded an annual performance of 1.7%, while the Emerging Market IMI and ACWI IMI achieved higher returns of 11.7% and 21.6%, respectively.

Despite its relatively lower performance, the MSCI Qatar IMI remains an essential tool for investors seeking exposure to Qatar's equity market.

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