The fund aims to provide investors with quarterly income and long-term capital growth
SICO Capital licensed by the Capital Market Authority and a wholly owned subsidiary of SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, has announced the launch of the SICO GCC Dividends Fund.
The Fund marks SICO Capital’s third equity fund and the sixth fund within SICO Group’s suite of investment funds. The open-ended equity fund, domiciled in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and managed by SICO Capital, offers investors exposure to dividend-paying equities across the GCC region.
The fund aims to provide investors with quarterly income and long-term capital growth by investing primarily in listed companies with sustainable dividend policies and strong underlying financial fundamentals.
Investment strategy
The investment strategy combines quantitative screening techniques with in-depth fundamental analysis to identify companies demonstrating resilient business models, sound balance sheets, and disciplined capital allocation practices.
“Our investment framework integrates quantitative analysis with active fundamental research to support disciplined portfolio construction and risk management. By focusing on companies with sustainable dividend practices, the fund is structured to serve investors seeking income-oriented equity exposure within a professionally managed framework,” observed Wissam Haddad, CEO, SICO Capital.
“The SICO Capital Equities Asset Management team aims to provide investors with access to dividend-focused equity opportunities across regional markets, enabling them to add an investment category that complements fixed income investments while contributing to building more diversified and balanced portfolios,” commented Ali Marshad, Deputy Group CEO-Buy Side, SICO BSC (C).
