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Every issue, in one place. Explore the full history of The Quiet Compounder — deep dives into Saudi Arabia's capital markets, listed companies, and long-term investment opportunities.

Investing Framework

Jun 21, 2026

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2 min read

Something I got wrong.

Ten weeks in. One mistake I made building the portfolio. Here is the honest account.

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Portfolio Update

The dividend arrived. Here is exactly what I did with it.

Jun 14, 2026

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3 min read

The dividend arrived. Here is exactly what I did with it.

Six positions. Five paid dividends. SAR 359. One decision.

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Macro

The part of Vision 2030 nobody talks about.

Jun 7, 2026

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2 min read

The part of Vision 2030 nobody talks about.

Non-oil GDP is now 57% of the Saudi economy. Here is what that number actually means for someone investing here.

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Portfolio Update

The Strait of Hormuz closed. My portfolio didn't.

Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Strait of Hormuz closed. My portfolio didn't.

Oil hit $138. The TASI dropped to a three-year low. Here is what I actually did.

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Investing Framework

One number. Every quarter. It tells me everything I need to know

May 24, 2026

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2 min read

One number. Every quarter. It tells me everything I need to know

Not the index level. Not the oil price. This number.

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Portfolio Update

Four Tadawul positions. Here is exactly how I built them

May 17, 2026

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2 min read

Four Tadawul positions. Here is exactly how I built them

The logic, the sequencing, and the one thing I would change if I was starting today.

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Saudi Market

You live here. You work here. Are you invested here?

May 10, 2026

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2 min read

You live here. You work here. Are you invested here?

The Tadawul just opened to the world. Most expats in the Gulf still haven't looked at it once.

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Investing Framework

I haven't made a big mistake yet. That makes me nervous.

May 3, 2026

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1 min read

I haven't made a big mistake yet. That makes me nervous.

My portfolio is up. Everything is automated. Nothing has blown up. So why am I more cautious than ever?

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Investing Framework

I ignore my portfolio balance. I watch this instead.

Apr 26, 2026

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1 min read

I ignore my portfolio balance. I watch this instead.

Most GCC expats earn well and save poorly. This one number tells you exactly which category you're in.

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The Archive

Something I got wrong.

The dividend arrived. Here is exactly what I did with it.

The part of Vision 2030 nobody talks about.

The Strait of Hormuz closed. My portfolio didn't.

One number. Every quarter. It tells me everything I need to know

Four Tadawul positions. Here is exactly how I built them

You live here. You work here. Are you invested here?

I haven't made a big mistake yet. That makes me nervous.

I ignore my portfolio balance. I watch this instead.

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