SAMA Foreign Holdings

Saudi Arabia US$ 532.8* Billion
Established: N/A
Transparency Rating: 4
View Sovereign Fund Transaction Data
View Asset Allocation		 Origin: Oil
Firm Investment Style: N/A
Entity Structure: Fund in Central Bank
Population Est.: 29.2 million – 2012
Wealth Per Capita Est.: $18,249
Summary
Some of the funds are managed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA), the central bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which was established in 1952.

Background
These funds are being allocated to securities like equities to enhance returns.

Strategy & Objectives
Many of the surplus oil revenues are invested in low-risk assets, such as sovereign debt instruments.

Governance
The resources are managed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA).

*Calculated by taking Investment in Foreign Reserves + Foreign Currency and Deposits Abroad

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