Funds Benchmark
Funds in our coverage with Tower Semiconductor Ltd among their ten largest positions, with about £1.1M of those funds’ assets in it. FE fundinfo data, to 30 Sep 2026.
| 5Y | Volatility | Quartile | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East and Africa Screened Index Equity Sub-FundState Street Global Advisors | Passive | 9.81% | +44.0% | Pro | Pro | n/a | £11.0M | Free account |
Weight is the share of each fund in this company. Returns are GBP, to month end. FE quartile compares a fund with its FE sector over the same year. Fund size is in GBP. Source: FE fundinfo. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns.
Oil and European natural gas prices extended declines as prospects of diplomatic resolution to Iran conflict improved, including possibility of reopening Strait of Hormuz.
Despite Democratic election victory reducing near-term escalation fears, the underlying Middle East geopolitical conflict remained unresolved, with energy prices elevated due to ongoing Iranian attacks on tankers and...
Saudi Arabia's real GDP contracted 3.8% year-over-year in Q3 2026 due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi pipeline strikes, impacting global energy markets.
Iranian attacks on shipping intensified with naval mine strikes on tankers and cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz between October 28-30, driving Brent crude to $116.77/barrel and WTI to $103.56/barrel.
WTI crude fell 1.3% to near $101 as Iran's leaders discussed peace terms, easing war premium. However, reports of attacks around the Strait of Hormuz kept geopolitical risk elevated.
Brent crude climbed from $100 to nearly $117 following attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, including an Aramco-operated oil field. Concerns about Strait of Hormuz shipping routes intensified inflationary pressures...
Maritime incidents escalated with oil flows through Strait of Hormuz down 77% as Iranian attacks on shipping continued. Energy markets remained volatile with Brent crude above $105/barrel.
Oil prices rose due to concerns over a resurgence of conflict between the US and Iran, and stocks were sold off due to anxiety over inflation and high interest rates. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle Eas...
Reports emerged that the US and Israel are drawing up plans for renewed military strikes against Iran following the November midterm elections. Crude oil prices surged above $100/barrel in response.
Reports emerged of plans for US and Israel strikes against Iran post-midterm elections, with Brent crude surging above $111 per barrel amid Iranian Strait of Hormuz attack fears before retreating to around $106.
Reports surfaced that Israeli PM Netanyahu might renew strikes on Iran, with Iran intensifying attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping. Energy markets surged with renewed escalation fears as 23 attacks reported since Oct...
Houthi rebels damaged Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Riyadh and targeted critical energy infrastructure including the Yanbu terminal and East-West pipeline. Oil prices surged sharply in response.
Counts events recorded in our market events log, not news volume. Information only, not advice.
Source: FE fundinfo. Holdings are each fund’s ten largest positions as reported, so a fund can have more of this company than shown or none at all. Returns are GBP to month end unless stated. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns. Capital is at risk. Information only, not advice or a recommendation.
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