Core Insights - The total value of trades executed by Saudi investors in foreign markets reached SAR 196.2 billion in Q2 2025, marking an 11% increase from the previous quarter [10] - Three non-bank-affiliated brokerage firms accounted for 65% of the total trading value in foreign markets during the same period [2] Brokerage Firm Performance - Derayah Financial led the brokerage firms with a trading value of SAR 77.7 billion, representing 40% of the total trades [3][6] - Sahm Capital ranked second with SAR 28.2 billion, capturing a 14% market share, while Awaed Alosool Capital followed in third with SAR 22 billion, accounting for 11% [4][6] - Alistithmar Capital was the first bank-affiliated brokerage firm on the list, ranking fourth with a 10% share [5][6] Market Share Growth - Sahm Capital and Awaed Alosool Capital experienced significant growth in their market shares, increasing from 1% and 2% respectively in Q1 2024 [7] - The trading activity of Derayah Financial showed a notable increase from SAR 42.3 billion in Q1 2024 to SAR 77.7 billion in Q2 2025 [9] Geographic Distribution of Trading - Saudi investors' trades in US markets constituted approximately 98.6% of total trading activity in foreign markets, with SAR 193.4 billion executed in the USA [11] - Other regions such as GCC, Arab countries, and Europe accounted for only 1.1%, 0.1%, and 0.1% respectively [11]