The QE Index gained 0.57% over the week to close at 9,298.75 points, while market capitalization rose 0.61% to QR512.2 billion. Trading value decreased 29.22% to QR1,290.7 million as volume fell 41.77% to 28.3 million shares. Islamic Holding Group was the best performer, up 12.83%, while Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution declined the most at 8.80%. Regional markets were mixed, with Qatar outperforming declines in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Foreign investors remained net sellers of QR100 million for the week.
1. Page 1 of 5
Market Review and Outlook QE Index and Volume
The Qatar Exchange (QE) Index gained 52.56 points, or 0.57%, during
the week, to close at 9,298.75 points. Market capitalization rose by 0.61%
to reach QR512.2 billion (bn) as compared to QR509.1bn at the end of the
previous week. Of the 42 listed companies, 21 companies ended the week
higher, 19 fell and 2 remained unchanged. Islamic Holding Group (IHGS)
was the best performing stock with a gain of 12.83%; the stock is up 13.42%
year-to-date (YTD). Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company (QCFS)
was the top decliner, down 8.80%; the stock is down 3.34% YTD.
Global markets were a mixed bag during the week. Comments from
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke regarding the tapering of
the bond buying program, along with credit crunch fears in China, led to
selling pressure during the early part of the week. However, reassuring
statements from other US Fed Governors and the Chinese Central Bank
arrested the declining trend and markets recovered in the middle part of
the week. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) came out with a statement
(late Tuesday) that it had helped some banks and was ready to act again
as the lender of last resort for those caught in a short-term squeeze.
However, the central bank also reiterated its stance of tightening market
conditions as it seeks to rein in the sharp growth in informal lending. The
PBOC wants to curtail funds flowing into the property and stock markets
by pushing money into more productive areas of the economy to secure
more sustained growth. With limited catalysts ahead of June quarter
earnings releases, we believe investors will keep a close eye on
comments/statements made by key central banks to gauge near-term
market direction.
Regional markets were in a correction mode during the week with
Qatar bucking the trend. After a strong performance YTD, most regional
markets corrected this week, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi bearing most of
the brunt. Investors need to remember that UAE was the best performing
market on the back of expectations of a turnaround in real estate and
foreign portfolio investments. However, if regional markets experience
further outflow of funds, we can expect this correction to continue.
Equity trading value during the week decreased by 29.22% to reach
QR1,290.7 million (mn), as compared to QR1,823.5mn in the prior
week. The Banks & Financial Services sector led the trading value during
the week, accounting for 45.44% of the total equity trading value.
Equity trading volume decreased by 41.77% to reach 28.3mn shares,
as against 48.7mn shares in the prior week. The number of
transactions fell by 30.63% to reach 15,124 transactions versus 21,802
transactions in the prior week. The Banks & Financial Services sector led
the trading volume, accounting for 37.76% of the total volume.
Foreign institutions remained bearish for the week with overall net
selling of QR100.0mn vs. net selling of QR46.0mn in the prior week.
Foreign individuals sold QR15.5mn (net) versus net selling of QR27.7mn in
the prior week. Qatari institutions remained bullish with net buying of
QR142.6mn versus net buying of QR117.3mn in the prior week. Qatari
individuals remained sellers with net selling of QR27.1mn as compared to
QR43.4mn in the prior week.
Market Indicators
Week ended
June 27, 2013
Week ended
June 20, 2013
Chg. %
Value Traded (QR mn) 1,290.7 1,823.5 (29.2)
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn) 512,210.4 509,085.3 0.6
Volume (mn) 28.3 48.7 (41.8)
Number of Transactions 15,124 21,802 (30.6)
Companies Traded 40 41 (2.4)
Market Breadth 21:19 4:35 –
Market Indices Close WTD% MTD% YTD%
Total Return 13,285.78 0.6 0.7 17.4
All Share Index 2,353.81 0.5 0.4 16.8
Banks/Financial Svcs. 2,246.34 2.3 2.7 15.2
Industrials 3,099.49 (1.6) (2.4) 18.0
Transportation 1,668.47 1.5 0.3 24.5
Real Estate 1,858.26 0.2 3.7 15.3
Insurance 2,245.64 (1.1) (2.1) 14.4
Telecoms 1,270.00 (0.7) (1.3) 19.2
Consumer 5,474.81 (0.1) (1.5) 17.2
Al Rayan Islamic Index 2,808.33 (0.1) 0.7 12.9
Market Indices
Weekly Index Performance
Regional Indices Close WTD% MTD% YTD%
Weekly Exchange
Traded Value ($ mn)
Exchange Mkt.
Cap. ($ mn)
TTM P/E** P/B** Dividend Yield
Qatar (QE)* 9,298.75 0.6 0.7 11.2 354.47 140,653.0 11.8 1.7 5.0
Dubai 2,222.46 (5.9) (6.1) 37.0 558.77 58,213.77 14.3 0.9 3.8
Abu Dhabi 3,540.47 (2.5) (0.6) 34.6 682.17 102,165.4 10.8 1.3 5.0
Saudi Arabia#
7,504.38 (0.3) 1.4 10.3 7,349.58 399,618.7 16.0 2.0 3.7
Kuwait 7,912.85 (1.8) (4.7) 33.3 745.34 107,924.6 24.9 1.4 3.4
Oman 6,333.98 (0.9) (1.3) 9.9 64.34 22,227.0 10.8 1.7 4.4
Bahrain 1,188.78 (1.1) (0.6) 11.6 8.52 21,158.9 8.7 0.8 4.1
Source: Bloomberg, country exchanges and Zawya (** Trailing Twelve Months; * Value traded ($ mn) do not include special trades, if any) (
#
Saudi Arabia's work week is from Saturday to Wednesday)
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9,177.98
9,264.55
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SaudiArabia
Oman
Bahrain
Kuwait
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2. Page 2 of 5
News
Economic News
Qatar’s real GDP to grow 5.3% - According to the latest
estimates from Qatar‟s General Secretariat for Development
Planning, Qatar‟s real GDP is expected to grow by 5.3%, up
from 4.8% projected in December 2012. Consumer prices are
expected to increase by 3.6% in 2013 with a record fiscal
surplus of 8.1% of nominal GDP in 2013.
S&P: Qatar ratings to remain amid transfer of power – S&P
said the transfer of power in Qatar has no immediate effect on
the sovereign credit ratings of the country. The ratings agency
said it expects to gain a clearer understanding of the extent to
which a change in Emir will lead to a reshuffle of ministerial
positions and affect the elections to the advisory council, which
are expected later in 2013. (Gulf-Times.com)
Fitch affirms RasGas II & 3 bonds at A+; outlook Stable –
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas
Company Limited (II)‟s (RasGas (II)) and Ras Laffan Liquefied
Natural Gas Company Limited (3)‟s (RasGas (3)) senior
secured bonds at “A+” with “Stable” outlook. (Reuters)
BofAML: Qatar GDP growth rate seen at 5% in 2013, 4.9%
in 2014 – Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) has
maintained its GDP growth forecast for Qatar at 5% in 2013
and 4.9% in 2014, even as it projected a rise in CPI inflation to
2% in 2013 and 2.5% in 2014. Meanwhile, the QNB Group has
said Qatar‟s real GDP growth is expected to reach 6.5% in
2013 and 6.8% in 2014, on the back of continued economic
diversification and non-oil sector‟s performance. (Gulf-
Times.com)
QCB to issue QR4bn T-bills on July 02 – Qatar Central Bank
(QCB) will issue treasury bills for a period of 91 days, 184 days,
273 days on July 02, 2013. The total amount of issuance is
QR4bn. (QCB)
Qatar’s petrochemical production reaches 16.8mn tons in
2012 – Petrochemicals production in Qatar touched 16.8mn
tons in 2012, making the country the second largest producer in
the GCC downstream sector, after Saudi Arabia. One of the key
projects that came on-stream last year was Qatar
Petrochemical Company‟s (Qapco) new low density
polyethylene (LDPE-3) plant, which increased its polyolefin
production capacity to 1.15mn tons per annum. This plant has
the highest polyolefin production capacity in a single location
anywhere in the world. Qapco also plans to expand the
production capacity of its ethylene plant, which will enable
Qapco to produce up to 1mn ton of ethylene every year.
(Peninsula Qatar)
Qatar real estate transactions drop by 15% – The value of
real estate transactions in Qatar dropped by 15% YoY during
the first five months of 2013. The value of total transactions
during January-May 2013 stood at QR17.5bn compared to
QR20.6bn during the same period in 2012. The total transaction
value in January 2013 dropped by a huge 46.5% compared to
January 2012. February also saw a drop in the transaction
value compared to February 2012. However, the transactions
picked up in all the remaining months – though marginally, but
failed to cross the total value posted during the corresponding
period in 2012. (Peninsula Qatar)
Market & Corporate News
QNB Group signs MoU with Attijariwafa Bank of Morocco –
QNB Group has signed a MoU with Attijariwafa Bank of
Morocco to focus on mutual business in various areas such as
capital markets, trade finance and investment flows between
Qatar and Morocco. (QNB Group Press Release)
QNB Group to disclose 2Q2013 financial results on July 10
– QNB Group announced its intent to disclose 2Q2013
reviewed financial statements on July 10, 2013. (QE)
QDVC bags two contracts; Ashghal gives road contract to
Egis – Qatar Rail earlier awarded Qatari Diar Filiale Vinci
(QDVC) a tender of QR7.4bn. Moreover, QDVC was awarded
two projects; to build the car park and Sheraton project valued
at around QR2bn. Meanwhile, another contract was signed
between Ashghal and French construction company Egis,
wherein the latter obtained two contracts of road works and
infrastructure worth QR780mn. (Gulf-Times.com)
UDCD announces formation of a new executive committee
– The Board of Directors of United Development Company has
formed a new executive committee. The main function of the
committee is to assist the Chief Executive Officer in fulfilling his
duties. The powers of the Committee shall be defined via a
charter approved by the Board of Directors.(QE)
Turk Telekom signs $100mn loan with CBQK – The Turkish
telecommunications company, Turk Telekom has signed a
$100mn loan deal with the Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQK).
Turk Telekom said the annual rate on the three-year bond will
be LIBOR plus 2.75%. (Reuters)
GISS’ subsidiary signs deal with Weststar Aviation – Gulf
Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Gulf International Services
(GISS) has entered into a contract with Weststar Aviation
Services to use two AW 139 helicopters to support its
petroleum operations in Malaysia. The duration of this contract
is one year with optional extension of another year. The
contract is scheduled to commence from July 1, 2013. (QE)
QIIK to disclose its 2Q2013 results on July 15 – Qatar
International Islamic Bank (QIIK) will announce its 2Q2013
financial results on July 15, 2013. (QE)
IHGS to disclose its 2Q2013 results on July 15 – The Islamic
Holding Group (IHGS) will announce its 2Q2013 financial
results on July 15, 2013. (QE)
Samsung C&T gets $693mn Doha Metro order – South
Korean builder Samsung C&T Corp said it has obtained an
order worth $693mn to build part of the underground rail line of
the Qatar Doha Metro Project from the Qatar Railways
Company. Samsung C&T said that the contract is slated to be
completed in June 2018. (GulfBase.com)
Balfour wins £56mn Qatar highway deal – Balfour Beatty has
garnered a £56mn highways contract in Qatar. The Qatar
government has asked Balfour Beatty‟s professional services
division, Parsons Brinckerhoff, to design 16 miles of
expressways, including bridges and interchanges. (Bloomberg)
Qatar Coral makes substantial progress on iconic project –
The Qatar Coral for Real Estate Development Company stated
that 100% of the building structures, 97% of mechanical,
electrical & plumbing works, and 97% of interior finishing have
been completed on its twin luxury properties – VB22 & VB23 in
Viva Bahriya on The Pearl. Qatar Coral‟s customers are all set
to move into their homes by August 2013. (AME Info)
3. Page 3 of 5
Qatar Exchange
Top 5 Gainers Top 5 Decliners
Source: Qatar Exchange (QE) Source: Qatar Exchange (QE)
Most Active Shares by Value (QR Million) Most Active Shares by Volume (Million)
Source: Qatar Exchange (QE) Source: Qatar Exchange (QE)
Investor Trading Percentage to Total Value Traded Net Traded Value by Nationality (QR Million)
Source: Qatar Exchange (QE) Source: Qatar Exchange (QE)
12.8%
5.3%
3.0% 2.7%
2.1%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
Islamic
Holding Group
QNB Group Al Khaleej
Takaful
Insurance
Qatar Gas
Transport
(Nakilat)
Qatar Islamic
Insurance
-3.5% -3.4%
-3.1%
-2.7%
-2.0%
-4.5%
-3.0%
-1.5%
0.0%
Qatar Cinema
& Film
Distribution
Qatar
Industrial
Manufacturing
Dlala Holding Industries
Qatar
Gulf
International
Services
274.5
173.8
125.7
90.6
72.5
0.0
100.0
200.0
300.0
QNB Group Industries
Qatar
Masraf Al
Rayan
United
Development
Barwa Real
Estate
4.6
3.9
3.2
2.7
1.8
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
Masraf Al
Rayan
United
Development
Qatar Gas
Transport
(Nakilat)
Barwa Real
Estate
QNB Group
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Buy Sell
34.57% 36.67%
28.38% 17.33%
10.78%
11.98%
26.27%
34.02%
Qatari Individuals Qatari Institutions
Non-Qatari Individuals Non-Qatari Institutions
812
478
697
594
116
(116)
(200) - 200 400 600 800 1,000
Qatari
Non-Qatari
Net Investment Total Sold Total Bought
4. Page 4 of 5
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE QE INDEX
Source: Bloomberg
The QE Index experienced a volatile week and was able to halt its recent declines and closed above its January 2011 high of 9,290.18. The index
rebounded on Wednesday and Thursday recouping all the losses it witnessed earlier in the week. The bulls were finally able to halt the selling pressure that
lasted since it breached the channel support around 9,400.0. We believe if the index can hold off the selling pressure this week and attempt a rebound,
which may lead to a test of the 9,400.0 level. This continues to be the next level of interest for the bulls, because it will be the next level of resistance, which
if breached, may attract further buying interest to test 9,500.0. On the flip side, if the index breaches below its 9,200.0 psychological level, it may test its next
support at the 9,100.0 level. Both technical indicators remain mixed with the RSI rejecting the midline at 50 and heading back toward the bullish territory,
while the MACD is below the signal line. Traders may remain bullish at the current level, but may exercise caution.
DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS USED IN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
RSI (Relative Strength Index) indicator – RSI is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI oscillates
between 0 to 100. The index is deemed to be overbought once the RSI approaches the 70 level, indicating that a correction is likely. On the other hand, if
the RSI approaches 30, it is an indication that the index may be getting oversold and therefore likely to bounce back.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator – The indicator consists of the MACD line and a signal line. The divergence or the
convergence of the MACD line with the signal line indicates the strength in the momentum during the uptrend or downtrend, as the case may be. When the
MACD crosses the signal line from below and trades above it, it gives a positive indication. The reverse is the situation for a bearish trend.
Candlestick chart – A candlestick chart is a price chart that displays the high, low, open, and close for a security. The „body‟ of the chart is portion between
the open and close price, while the high and low intraday movements form the „shadow‟. The candlestick may represent any time frame. We use a one-day
candlestick chart (every candlestick represents one trading day) in our analysis.
Doji candlestick pattern – A Doji candlestick is formed when a security's open and close are practically equal. The pattern indicates indecisiveness, and
based on preceding price actions and future confirmation, may indicate a bullish or bearish trend reversal.
Shooting Star/Inverted Hammer candlestick patterns – These candlestick patterns have a small real body (open price and close price are near to each
other), and a long upper shadow (large intraday movement on the upside). The Shooting Star is a bearish reversal pattern that forms after a rally. The
Inverted Hammer looks exactly like a Shooting Star, but forms after a downtrend. Inverted Hammers represent a potential bullish trend reversal.
5. Contacts
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Page 5 of 5
Source: Bloomberg
Company Name
Price
(June 27)
% Change 5-
Day
% Change
Monthly
Market Cap.
QR Million TTM P/E P/B Div. Yield
Qatar National Bank 159.00 5.30 6.43 111,257 13.1 2.5 3.8
Qatar Islamic Bank 68.40 (1.30) (0.73) 16,162 14.2 1.5 5.5
Commercial Bank of Qatar 69.50 (0.14) (0.57) 17,198 8.4 1.2 8.6
Doha Bank 47.15 0.43 (0.74) 12,182 8.0 1.2 8.8
Al Ahli Bank 57.00 1.79 1.97 7,243 13.9 2.3 5.3
Qatar International Islamic Bank 53.30 (0.56) (0.93) 8,068 11.7 1.7 6.6
Masraf Al Rayan 27.70 1.47 1.65 20,775 13.4 2.2 3.6
Al Khaliji Bank 16.65 (0.60) (2.06) 5,994 11.5 1.1 6.0
National Leasing 37.35 (0.27) 2.33 1,848 9.0 1.5 5.4
Dlala Holding 26.95 (3.06) 1.32 598 23.3 2.5 N/A
Qatar & Oman Investment 13.51 0.82 5.55 426 21.6 1.4 3.7
Islamic Holding Group 43.10 12.83 5.12 172 27.7 4.1 2.6
Banking and Financial Services 201,924
Zad Holding 59.60 (0.83) 0.00 780 7.4 0.6 6.7
Qatar German Co. for Medical Devices 15.89 0.57 8.10 184 N/M 1.0 N/A
Salam International Investment 13.00 0.00 0.00 1,486 21.8 0.9 5.4
Medicare Group 42.30 1.93 3.05 1,190 25.8 1.5 4.3
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution 55.00 (3.51) (5.98) 314 27.5 2.4 3.6
Qatar Fuel 252.00 (0.16) (1.95) 16,372 14.2 3.1 4.0
Qatar Meat and Livestock 63.50 0.95 0.47 1,143 15.2 4.0 6.3
Al Meera Consumer Goods 135.40 (0.73) (3.29) 2,708 17.6 2.3 5.9
Consumer Goods and Services 24,177
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing 51.00 (3.41) (0.58) 2,020 10.3 1.6 5.8
Qatar National Cement 99.00 (1.98) (1.98) 4,861 11.4 2.2 6.1
Industries Qatar 158.50 (2.70) (4.92) 95,893 10.6 3.4 4.9
Qatari Investors Group 27.00 1.50 7.57 3,357 19.6 1.7 2.8
Qatar Electricity and Water 157.10 0.71 8.34 15,710 11.7 3.2 4.6
Mannai Corp. 88.00 0.00 3.53 4,014 8.5 1.9 5.4
Aamal 14.42 0.77 (0.55) 8,652 14.1 1.3 N/A
Gulf International Services 41.65 (2.00) (11.38) 6,192 12.2 2.4 3.6
Industrials 140,699
Qatar Insurance 61.00 (1.77) (4.69) 7,834 9.0 1.2 3.3
Doha Insurance 26.00 (0.76) 1.76 669 11.1 1.4 3.5
Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance 47.70 (1.14) (0.63) 2,750 15.1 1.1 1.8
Al Khaleej Takaful Insurance 44.50 3.01 9.88 760 10.2 1.4 1.9
Qatar Islamic Insurance 62.20 2.13 7.24 933 15.8 3.9 5.6
Insurance 12,946
United Development 23.10 (1.07) 7.44 7,790 9.7 0.8 4.3
Barwa Real Estate 26.80 1.13 1.13 10,429 12.7 0.8 5.6
Ezdan Real Estate 17.49 0.52 0.75 46,392 N/M 1.7 0.7
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development 11.34 1.16 2.53 1,134 20.7 1.0 5.3
Real Estate 65,745
Qatar Telecom 120.50 (0.90) (0.99) 38,599 12.2 1.5 4.1
Vodafone Qatar 9.06 0.55 (3.31) 7,659 N/M 1.2 N/A
Telecoms 46,258
Qatar Navigation (Milaha) 71.90 0.14 (1.51) 8,234 9.2 0.8 5.2
Gulf Warehousing 41.75 0.60 (0.24) 1,986 22.8 2.7 N/A
Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) 18.29 2.70 1.89 10,242 13.2 6.0 5.5
Transportation 20,462
Qatar Exchange 512,210