Middle Eastern Stocks Downgraded by Smart Momentum Model Well Ahead of Market Correction

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SMART MOMENTUM FILTERS OUT NOISE TO SPOT REAL TRENDS EARLY ON

MIDDLE EASTERN STOCK DOWNGRADES OUTNUMBERED UPGRADES SINCE JUNE 1 BY A RATIO OF 3-TO1

The Trendrating Smart Momentum Model has proven very effective at capturing recent trend reversals. Since June 1, the Model has issued five downgrades to every one upgrade for the universe of Middle Eastern stocks we cover. This demonstrates how momentum factor analytics are a key component in early identification of market reversals. These trends were identified well in advance of the global meltdown in late August. The information below is a summary of actual analysis delivered to our customers as it occurred in real time. It is not simulated or back tested data.

Below are Middle Eastern stocks that were downgraded in the past few months and their subsequent performance:

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Middle Eastern Table: Name Country Rating Rated On Performance Since Rated

1 Alkhale Tak Gr Qatar C 07.06.2015 -20.75%

2 Bank Albilad Saudi Arabia D 08/17/2015 -12.00%

3 Fawaz Alhokair Saudi Arabia D 08/18/2015 -4.95%

4 Alinma Bank Saudi Arabia C 08.03.2015 -15.52%

5 Al Tayyar Trav Saudi Arabia C 07/30/2015 -25.25%

6 Arab National Bank Saudi Arabia C 07/27/2015 -9.36%

7 Abdullah Al Othaim Saudi Arabia C 08/17/2015 -12.59%

8 Arriyadh Dev.co Saudi Arabia D 09.01.2015 -24.99%

9 United Wire Fac Saudi Arabia D 04.01.2015 -22.62%

10 Utd Intl. Transp Co Saudi Arabia C 07/28/2015 -19.13%

11 Saudi Air Cater Saudi Arabia D 07.09.2015 -21.60%

12 Methanol Chemicals Saudi Arabia D 06/29/2015 -29.43%

13 Dallah Health Saudi Arabia C 07.09.2015 -22.77%

14 Dar Alarkan Reaest Saudi Arabia D 02.02.2015 -39.00%

15 Dlala Brok & Invest Qatar D 06/29/2015 -27.11%

16 Deyaar Development United Arab Emirates D 02.03.2015 -20.54%

17 Dubai Financial Mkt United Arab Emirates D 01/28/2015 -15.82%

18 Doha Bank Qatar D 01/22/2015 -10.43%

19 Dubai Investments United Arab Emirates C 08/17/2015 -10.74%

20 Eastern Cement Co Saudi Arabia D 02/16/2015 -33.68%

21 Etihad Etisalat Co Saudi Arabia D 12.09.2014 -46.62%

22 Gulf Intern Ser Qatar D 06/15/2015 -25.32%

23 Hail Cement Saudi Arabia D 05/14/2015 -27.15%

24 Herfy Food Saudi Arabia C 08/17/2015 -17.00%

25 Jarir Marketing Co Saudi Arabia C 08.04.2015 -8.69%

26 Know Ec City Saudi Arabia C 08.03.2015 -20.18%

27 Makkah Saudi Arabia C 08.12.2015 -11.69%

28 Masraf Al Rayan Qatar D 06/17/2015 -4.95%

29 Med Gulf Ins Reins Saudi Arabia C 06.09.2015 -52.87%

30 Nic Saudi Arabia D 01.08.2015 -49.26%

31 Alijarah Holding Qatar D 09.09.2014 -38.56%

32 Northern Region Saudi Arabia D 06.04.2015 -22.66%

33 Ooredoo Qatar D 09/23/2014 -51.04%

34 Qassim Cement Saudi Arabia C 07.01.2015 -10.55%

35 Qatar Fuel Co Qatar D 12/25/2014 -22.79%

36 Qatar Islamic Ins Qatar C 06/16/2015 -4.99%

37 Qatar Nat Cement Co Qatar D 07.01.2015 -13.33%

38 Qatar Oman Investm Qatar C 08/17/2015 -12.18%

39 Saudi Ar Fert Saudi Arabia D 06/29/2015 -18.78%

40 Saptco Saudi Arabia D 06/29/2015 -28.85%

41 Saudi Cement Saudi Arabia D 01/13/2015 -23.39%

42 Saudi Investment Bk Saudi Arabia D 07/29/2015 -12.04%

43 Sipchem Saudi Arabia C 07/28/2015 -29.02%

44 Southern Province Saudi Arabia D 12/31/2014 -22.72%

45 Saudi Real Est Saudi Arabia D 06/22/2015 -38.41%

46 Saudi Vit Clay Pipe Saudi Arabia C 06.09.2015 -17.96%

47 Taiba Holding Co Saudi Arabia C 06/22/2015 -21.70%

48 Yanbu Cement Saudi Arabia D 12.11.2014 -18.31%

49 Zamil Indust Inv Saudi Arabia C 08/13/2015 -19.18%

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