What was the total market value of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in the first half of 2026?

The ADX closed the first half of 2026 with a record total market value of **AED 2.8 trillion**, which is approximately **$762 billion**.

How much did trading activity increase on the ADX during H1 2026?

Total traded volume on the ADX rose by **3.7%** year-on-year to **50.3 billion shares**, with approximately **3.3 million transactions** executed, representing a **12%** annual increase.

Who were the primary contributors to the ADX trading value?

Institutional investors accounted for **78%** of the total trading value, while foreign investors represented **48%** and Emirati nationals contributed **52%**.

How many new investors joined the ADX in the first half of 2026?

The ADX attracted **30,000 new investors** in H1 2026, a **7.1%** increase year-on-year, with foreign investors making up **77%** of all newly registered investors.

What was the growth in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the ADX?

The combined market value of the 24 ETFs on the ADX surged by **1,459%** year-on-year, reaching **AED 24.3 billion** in the first half of 2026.

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Market Data·10 August 2026

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Reaches Record Market Value of $762 Billion in H1 2026

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) closed the first half of 2026 with a record market value of AED 2.8 trillion ($762 billion), driven by significant trading activity and investor growth.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reported a robust performance in the first half of 2026, achieving a record total market value of AED 2.8 trillion (approximately $762 billion). This growth was underpinned by a total trading value of AED 171 billion during the period.

Trading Activity and Market Depth

Trading metrics demonstrated significant expansion, with total traded volume increasing by 3.7% year-on-year to 50.3 billion shares. The average daily trading volume saw a 9% rise, reaching 423 million shares, and approximately 3.3 million transactions were executed, marking a 12% annual increase. Market makers notably boosted their contribution, with their share of total trading value climbing by three percentage points to 15%, enhancing liquidity.

Regulatory Approvals and Investor Engagement

The UAE’s Capital Market Authority played a role in market development, completing 3,170 licenses and approvals in 2025, a substantial 150% jump from the previous year's 1,272. This surge indicates a deepening capital pool within the UAE's markets. ADX Group CEO, Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, affirmed the exchange's commitment to building an advanced market with strong liquidity and global connections, supporting Abu Dhabi's economic position and its appeal for business and investment.

Investor Demographics and ETF Growth

Institutional investors accounted for 78% of the total trading value in the first half, with investment inflows reaching AED 1.4 billion, a 13.7% year-on-year increase. Foreign investors represented 48% of the total trading value, and Emirati nationals' share rose by six percentage points to 52%. The ADX attracted 30,000 new investors, up 7.1% annually, with foreign investors comprising 77% of these new registrations. Total dividend distributions amounted to AED 49.9 billion.

The exchange's Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) sector experienced exceptional growth, with the number of listed ETFs reaching 24. Their combined market value surged by 1,459% year-on-year to AED 24.3 billion in H1 2026, reflecting robust investor interest and market diversification.

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What was the total market value of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in the first half of 2026?: The ADX closed the first half of 2026 with a record total market value of **AED 2.8 trillion**, which is approximately **$762 billion**.
How much did trading activity increase on the ADX during H1 2026?: Total traded volume on the ADX rose by **3.7%** year-on-year to **50.3 billion shares**, with approximately **3.3 million transactions** executed, representing a **12%** annual increase.
Who were the primary contributors to the ADX trading value?: Institutional investors accounted for **78%** of the total trading value, while foreign investors represented **48%** and Emirati nationals contributed **52%**.
How many new investors joined the ADX in the first half of 2026?: The ADX attracted **30,000 new investors** in H1 2026, a **7.1%** increase year-on-year, with foreign investors making up **77%** of all newly registered investors.
What was the growth in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the ADX?: The combined market value of the 24 ETFs on the ADX surged by **1,459%** year-on-year, reaching **AED 24.3 billion** in the first half of 2026.

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This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.

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