Invest in Derayah

  • Largest economy in the GCC; top-tier global market with regional leadership With approximately SAR 4.01 trillion in nominal GDP (as of 2025), KSA is among the largest economies in the world and is the largest in the GCC region, accounting for around half of the region’s total GDP. Saudi Arabia’s capital market ranks among the top equity markets globally by market capitalization and remains the largest and most active market in the Middle East, positioning it as the primary regional liquidity hub and a core destination for capital flows.
  • Favorable demographic and digital readiness The Kingdom benefits from a young and economically active population, with approximately 60% of the population of working age, rising per capita wealth and near-universal internet penetration, placing it among the most digitally connected markets globally and supporting expanding investor participation.
  • Vision 2030 driving growth Saudi Arabia’s financial services industry is further reinforced by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), a key component of Saudi Vision 2030, with goals of attracting both local and international investors and boosting private sector growth.
  • High-growth trading ecosystem Saudi Arabia’s digital brokerage market has grown at approximately 18% annually (2019-2025) in internet value traded despite slowing down in 2025 due to weak market conditions. The trading ecosystem has seen a structural shift toward institutional participation, now accounting for ~50% of total trading values stemming from the rise of algorithmic trading, market making and quantitative strategies – supported by improved market infrastructure.
  • Booming asset management growth The asset management sector has delivered ~15% AUM growth (2020-2025) underpinned by favorable regulation, broader product offerings and rising institutional mandates.

  • Market-leading independent platform Derayah’s flagship brokerage business ranks as the largest broker in the Kingdom by revenue and market share. Derayah has continued to strengthen its overall market share in both local and international trading, reflecting its diversified business model. By year end 2025, Derayah accounted for approximately 13% market share of total brokerage trading activity, reinforcing its position as the leading local CMI by trading scale.
  • Offers broad market access Through its proprietary, technology-led platforms, Derayah provides seamless access to over 40 local, regional and international markets within a fully integrated ecosystem. The Derayah Platform covers 10 local and regional markets across equities, fixed income and derivatives, while the Derayah Global Platform extends access to 33 international markets, offering a broad range of asset classes.
  • Scalable growth, targeting underserved clients The number of client brokerage accounts has grown 17-fold from 2016 to 2025 with approximately 100% of new clients onboarded online since 2018, reflecting the scalability of its offering and its ability to provide solutions more inclusively to a broader spectrum of investors, particularly retail investors.
  • Strong appeal to younger, digital native investors As of the end of 2025, approximately 70% of Derayah’s client accounts belonged to investors 40 years old or younger, implying its resonance with the younger digitally savvy segment.
  • Innovation-driven, first-mover product leadership Derayah continues to differentiate itself through a strong track record of first-to-market product innovation. The launch of the Stock Yield Enhancement Plan – the first such product in the Saudi market – represents an important step toward developing a domestic securities lending ecosystem. This is being followed by the planned enablement of short selling, positioning Derayah to become the first local broker to operate a fully integrated lending model in Saudi Arabia. In parallel, ongoing investments to support institutional and high-frequency trading (HFT) are enhancing market making, liquidity provision and advanced execution capabilities, reinforcing Derayah’s role as a market leader as the Saudi capital market continues to institutionalize.

  • Expanded asset management offerings In recent years, Derayah has actively grown its asset management business in Saudi Arabia by expanding its product offerings, covering both public and private markets.
  • Outstanding AUM growth Derayah has quadrupled its AUMs to SAR 22.5 billion as of year-end 2025, from SAR 5.6 billion in 2020, achieving an impressive CAGR (2020-2025) of 32%, significantly outpacing the KSA market’s 15% CAGR over the same period.
  • Strong growth public market funds Derayah’s Public Market funds – which include equities, fixed income and cash management – have grown at a CAGR of nearly 68% between 2020 and 2025 surpassing SAR 17 billion.
  • Innovative private market products Derayah’s Private Markets business manages assets worth approximately SAR 6 billion, as of year-end 2025. Building on this foundation, Derayah continues to expand its private markets platform through the launch of multiple funds across alternative and real estate asset classes, reinforcing the segment’s role as a key growth driver and diversifying revenue streams.
  • Robust superior profitability The Company has demonstrated robust profitability, achieving a blended margin of 69 basis points (bps) in 2025, above the 60bps median of other CMIs.
  • Commitment to global standards Derayah has earned an MQ2 Investment Manager Quality rating from Moody’s and the Company’s Capital Markets division remains fully compliant with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®), underscoring its commitment to high standards and exceptional investment performance.

  • Differentiated, proprietary technology stack Derayah has developed its core brokerage systems in-house, enabling greater scalability, lower latency, improved transaction performance and faster response times, while maintaining full control over system enhancements and innovation. This proprietary foundation is complemented by robust API connectivity, enabling seamless integration with third-party platforms and applications to extend functionality, support sophisticated trading strategies and scale efficiently as client needs evolve.
  • Sustained investment in digital infrastructure Derayah has made significant and ongoing investments in its IT and digital infrastructure, expanding system capacity and enhancing platform resilience to support higher trading volumes, peak time demand and continued growth.
  • End-to-end digital client journey Derayah emphasizes simplified client onboarding, through a mobile app account opening, without the need for a current account, and enhanced features like fast margin loan approvals, real-time price platforms and extended trading capabilities, all of which provide a seamless and flexible investment experience.
  • Omni-channel client engagement Online customer acquisitions are supported by omni-channel capabilities through web, mobile and telephone, offering clients flexibility and accessibility.
  • Agile operating model driving continuous innovation Derayah encourages agile collaboration between business and technology teams to drive continuous innovation, ensure customer satisfaction and long-term engagement, and further differentiate itself in the market.

  • Strong business performance driving robust financial performance Over the years, Derayah has consistently delivered strong financial performance, with operating income growing at a 27% CAGR from 2020 to 2025.
  • Surging profitability Net profit increased to SAR 400 million in 2025, rising from SAR 105 million in 2020, with the 2025 net profit margin increasing to 43% from 38% in 2020.
  • Operational efficiency gains Derayah has continuously improved its operating efficiency over the years with a decreasing cost-to-income ratio, falling from 59% in 2020 to 43% in 2025.
  • Lean balance sheet with strong cash generation The Company maintains a strong balance sheet, strong cash flow generation and a high return on average equity of 39% in 2025.
  • Capex light model Derayah’s capex-light business model ensures sustainable profitability and supports business growth with minimal capital requirements.
  • Commitment to shareholder returns The Company has demonstrated its commitment to shareholder value creation, increasing its dividend payout ratio to 80% in 2025 from 15% in 2020.

  • Founder-led, visionary Board The Board of Directors is composed of highly experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in various sectors.
  • Experienced, seasoned management team The solid, experienced management team has a combined experience of more than 150 years and possesses a unique blend of cross-industry expertise, local insight and a proven track record of delivering on strategy.
  • Technology-driven organization Approximately 50% of Derayah’s workforce is dedicated to technology, digital platforms and IT development, underpinning the firm’s innovation agenda and supporting continued technological leadership and advancement.
  • Innovative, growth and collaborative mindset Derayah cultivates a work environment where teams can thrive, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation that translates into superior outcomes for clients.