CME-1 Equity Markets

Question 1

What is the main stock exchange in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)

Answer

Dubai Financial Market

Answer

Bahrain Bourse

Answer

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Question 2

What is Nomu, the parallel market on Tadawul, primarily designed for?

Accepted Answer

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking lighter listing requirements

Answer

Trading government bonds exclusively

Answer

Foreign investors only

Answer

Commodity futures trading

Question 3

What is the settlement cycle for equity trades on Tadawul?

Accepted Answer

T+2

Answer

T+0 (same day)

Answer

T+1

Answer

T+3

Question 4

What is the daily price fluctuation limit for stocks on the Main Market of Tadawul?

Accepted Answer

10% up or down

Answer

5% up or down

Answer

15% up or down

Answer

No limit

Question 5

Under the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) program, what is the maximum ownership limit for a single foreign investor in a listed Saudi company?

Accepted Answer

10% of the company's shares

Answer

5% of the company's shares

Answer

49% of the company's shares

Answer

No limit for QFIs

Question 6

Which index tracks the performance of the 30 largest and most liquid stocks on Tadawul?

Accepted Answer

MT30 Index

Answer

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI)

Answer

MSCI Saudi Arabia Index

Answer

FTSE Saudi Arabia Index