ZHCD
12.18 QAR
-0.16%
Today
-0.66%
1D
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9:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM
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Information
Name
Zad Holding QPSC
Currency
QAR
Standard Leverage
1X
Market Cap
3.47B
Avg Daily Volume
70.46K
52 Week High
15.71 QAR
52 Week Low
11.9 QAR
Trading Hours
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Business Summary
Zad Holding Company Q.P.S.C., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and distribution of fast-moving-consumer-goods in Qatar and internationally. It operates through Investment and Managed Services; Trading, Manufacturing, Distribution & Services; and Contracting, Real Estate & Others segments. The company manufactures various flour and wheat based products under the QFM brand; and refines and packs various types of edible oils, such as sunflower, corn, and canola oil. It also produces and markets bakery products, including traditional Arabic breads, pita breads, slice bread, buns and rolls, cakes and muffins, and pastries; and frozen meat products comprising chicken nuggets, burgers, and kofta under the Al Arabia and International brands. In addition, the company provides property management; constructs roads, water supply and sewerage projects, industrial structures, and buildings; sells and rents transport and heavy equipment; provides logistics solutions; and transports construction materials, such as asphalt, sand, and aggregates. Further, it manufactures and supplies ready mix concrete and asphalt; offers crushing services; and invests in commodities. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Doha, Qatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does defensive trading mean?
Defensive trading means investing in stocks or assets that are less sensitive to economic cycles and tend to perform steadily during market downturns, such as utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples. It’s a strategy to protect your portfolio from volatility and losses during uncertain or declining markets.
Why are utilities a defensive sector?
Utilities are a defensive sector because they provide essential services like electricity and water that people need regardless of the economy, so their demand remains stable even during economic downturns. This stability leads to steady revenues and dividends, making utilities less volatile compared to other sectors.
What are defensive stocks?
Defensive stocks are shares of companies that provide essential goods or services, such as utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples. These stocks tend to remain stable and perform well even during economic downturns because their products are always in demand.
How do you trade defensively?
To trade defensively, focus on investing in stable, low-volatility stocks like utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples that perform well during market downturns. Also, diversify your portfolio, avoid high-risk bets, and consider using strategies like stop-loss orders to protect against big losses.
