Arab Finance Corporation

Arab Finance Corporation Your Partners in Growth. The first financial institution registered in Lebanon, established in 1974.

Brokerage Services | Investment Banking | Online Trading Services | Advisory & Asset Management.

04/09/2026

There's a comfort in cash. Especially after what Lebanese families have been through with banks.
But holding cash long-term has a hidden price: inflation quietly eats its value every year.

$100,000 in cash today ≠ $100,000 in purchasing power in 5 years.
In USD terms, inflation has averaged around 3–4% annually in the US. That means $100K today could be worth closer to $85K in real terms by 2031... without buying anything.

Cash is a tactic. Strategy is something else.
The question isn't whether to hold cash. It's how much, for how long, and what to do with the rest.
Let's have that conversation.

At AFC, our approach doesn't change with the news cycle. Our clients' portfolios are built for multiple scenarios... not just the current headline.
What question is your portfolio designed to answer?

📞 To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

Gold is everywhere in the conversation right now. But the myths around it are just as loud as the metal itself.Let's sep...
01/09/2026

Gold is everywhere in the conversation right now. But the myths around it are just as loud as the metal itself.

Let's separate signal from noise…

A recent pullback in gold prices after record highs is a correction… not necessarily a collapse. But it's a reminder: no asset is a strategy by itself.

This is a moment for structure, not reaction.

📞 To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

28/08/2026

Performance without comparison is incomplete.

A benchmark provides context. It tells you whether results come from strategy, or simply from market direction.

True portfolio evaluation is always relative, not emotional.

To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email us at [email protected].

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

27/08/2026

You relocated. You earn in a stronger currency. But here's the uncomfortable truth: most expats are still managing their money like they never left.

Savings in a local bank account. Cash sitting idle. No strategy for the currency you're earning, or the country you're investing in.

Here's what the gap looks like:

→ No international investment structure

→ No exposure to global equities or bonds

→ Currency risk you might not even realize you're carrying

The expat advantage isn't automatic. It's built with intention, a strategy, and the right partners.

AFC works with Lebanese expats worldwide to structure global portfolios aligned with your reality… wherever you are.

📞 To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

25/08/2026

There is no universal portfolio.

Risk profiling ensures that strategy aligns with financial capacity, time horizon, and emotional tolerance.

Successful investing starts with self-assessment, not market timing.

To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email us at [email protected].

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

1974. 1982. 1990. 2000. 2008. 2020. 2022. Every generation gets its crisis.And every crisis produces two kinds of invest...
21/08/2026

1974. 1982. 1990. 2000. 2008. 2020. 2022. Every generation gets its crisis.

And every crisis produces two kinds of investors:
Those who react. And those who had a plan.

After 50 years, here's what we've learned:

→ The crisis always feels permanent. It never is.

→ The investors who come out strongest are the ones with structure, not certainty.

→ Discipline built before volatility is worth more than courage during it.

→ Compliance and regulation aren't bureaucracy. They're protection… especially in uncertain times.

AFC has been regulated by BDL and CMA for decades. Not because we have to be. Because our clients deserve an institution they can trust absolutely.

We haven't survived 50 years by being lucky. We've survived by being structured.

📞 To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

19/08/2026

Ex*****on quality matters more than many investors realize.

The Bid–Ask spread directly affects transaction cost, especially in fast-moving or less liquid markets.

Understanding liquidity isn’t optional. It’s part of professional trading discipline.

To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email us at [email protected].

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

What do rate cuts actually mean for ordinary investors?When central banks lower interest rates:📈 Bonds: Existing bond pr...
17/08/2026

What do rate cuts actually mean for ordinary investors?

When central banks lower interest rates:

📈 Bonds: Existing bond prices rise (yields and prices move opposite)

📈 Equities: Companies borrow cheaper → better margins → potentially higher valuations

💵 Cash: Savings accounts and money markets start paying less

🏦 Fixed Deposits: Lock in before rates fall further



To probe more and set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

14/08/2026

Markets move in both directions.

While long positions align with growth expectations, short positions introduce tactical complexity and elevated risk.

Directional decisions must always align with overall risk tolerance.

To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email us at [email protected].

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

Living abroad creates unique financial complexity. Most expats are managing it without the right structure.Here's the ch...
12/08/2026

Living abroad creates unique financial complexity. Most expats are managing it without the right structure.

Here's the checklist that separates a reactive expat investor from a strategic one. Each unchecked box is a gap in your financial architecture.

AFC has been working with Lebanese expats globally for over 50 years. We understand the complexity… because we've helped navigate it for generations.

📞 To set up a consultation, please call +961 1 379 159 or email [email protected]

Please remember that all trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Ensure you understand the risks involved before making any investment decisions.

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