Abu Dhabi – eToro, the trading and investing platform, has added stocks listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to its platform. The launch follows an agreement signed last year between ADX and eToro, aimed at broadening investor access to the UAE’s stock market.

eToro’s global community can now invest in over 30 companies listed on the ADX, gaining exposure to a diverse range of sectors, including energy, real estate, banking, finance, technology, and healthcare. The ADX-listed companies have a combined market capitalization exceeding USD 700 billion(1), reflecting the exchange’s significance as a growing financial hub.

“We are excited to enable our global users to diversify their portfolios with access to leading companies in the UAE, while also empowering local investors to invest in businesses they know and trust. The first batch of stocks we are adding to our platform represents approximately $713 billion in market cap, covering nearly 88% of the exchange’s total market cap of $818 billion(2),” explained George Naddaf, Managing Director MENA, eToro. “We look forward to working closely with ADX to drive retail participation and educate investors on the opportunities within the ever growing UAE market.”

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ADX, added: “We are thrilled that more than 30 of ADX listed companies are included on the eToro platform and millions of investors around the globe now have seamless access to leading ADX-listed companies. Our partnership with eToro is an extension of ADX’s ongoing efforts to enhance market accessibility and widen investors’ participation in Abu Dhabi’s capital market. The selected list of ADX companies, representing 88% of the exchange’s market capitalization, spans across diverse key sectors including energy, finance, technology, healthcare, and real estate. ADX will continue to collaborate with like-minded partners and introduce innovative initiatives to boost its market liquidity and uphold Abu Dhabi’s role as one of the premier global financial centres and investment hubs.  We look forward to furthering our partnership with eToro to strengthen investors’ understanding of and participation in ADX”. 

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reinforced its global and regional standing in 2024, ranking as the 7th largest emerging market exchange(3) with a market capitalization of AED 2.9 trillion (USD 799 billion). In the IPO space, ADX ranked among the top five exchanges globally by IPO proceeds, raising an estimated USD 3.35 billion. It accounted for 27% of total IPO proceeds in the Middle East and 54% within the UAE, further cementing its leadership. The number of listed securities grew to 187 with 28 new listings during the year.

Trading activity on ADX saw significant growth, with total trading value reaching AED 342 billion, a 7% increase from 2023. Net foreign investment surged to AED 24 billion, reflecting strong international interest. Foreign investors accounted for nearly 40% of trading activity, with a trading value of AED 262 billion, while institutional investors contributed to 80% of total trade value. Notably, the derivatives market recorded a 154% increase in trades.

ADX is positioned as one of the top 20 global exchanges and the second-largest exchange in the Middle East region.

Full list of stocks:

Name

Ticker

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

ADCB

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

ADIB

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC

TAQA

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution PJSC

ADNOCDIST

ABU DHABI PORTS CO PJSC

ADPORTS

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC

ADNOCDRILL

ADNOC Gas PLC

ADNOCGAS

ADNOC Logistics & Services

ADNOCLS

AL Seer Marine Supplies & Equipment Co LLC

ASM

Aldar Properties PJSC

ALDAR

Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC

ALPHADHABI

Americana Restaurants International PLC

AMR

Apex Investment Company PJSC

APEX

Borouge PLC

BOROUGE

Burjeel Holdings PLC

BURJEEL

Easy Lease Motor Cycle Rental PSC

EASYLEASE

Emirates Telecommunications Group

EAND

ESG Emirates Stallions Group PrJSC

ESG

Eshraq Investments PJSC

ESHRAQ

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

FAB

Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries PSC

JULPHAR

International Holding Company PJSC

IHC

Lulu Retail Holdings PLC

LULU

Modon Holding PSC

MODON

Multiply Group PJSC

MULTIPLY

NMDC Group PJSC

NMDC

Palms Sports PrJSC

PALMS

Phoenix Group PLC

PHX

Presight AI Holding PLC

PRESIGHT

Pure Health Holding PJSC

PUREHEALTH

Notes:

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  • (1) Data as of February 12, 2025. Source adx.ae.
  • (2) Data as of February 12, 2025. Source adx.ae.
  • (3) Emerging Markets Defined as the countries included in the MSCI Emerging Market Index

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