How many new investor accounts were opened on the DFM in the first nine months?

A total of **64,416 new investor accounts** were opened on the Dubai Financial Market between January and September of this year.

Which brokerage firm opened the most new accounts?

BHM Capital Financial Services acquired the largest share of new accounts, with a total of **20,752 accounts** during the first nine months.

What was the total trading value on DFM brokerage firms during this period?

The total trading value executed by DFM brokerage firms during the first nine months of the year exceeded **AED 324.99 billion**.

Which firm had the largest share of the trading value?

EFG Hermes UAE accounted for the largest share of brokerage firms' trading value, with **23.76%**, equivalent to **AED 77.22 billion**.

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Investment·2 October 2026

Dubai Financial Market Adds 64,416 New Investor Accounts in First Nine Months

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recorded a significant influx of **64,416 new investor accounts** during the first nine months of the year, signalling growing confidence in the UAE economy and the attractiveness of loca

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported a substantial increase in investor engagement, with 64,416 new investor accounts opened between January and September of this year. This surge is attributed to diverse investment opportunities, robust investor confidence in Dubai's economic growth, appealing local stock performance, and the strong business results of listed companies.

Account Opening Trends and Top Brokers

New account openings showed fluctuating monthly figures, with March seeing the highest intake of 12,837 accounts and August the lowest with 3,492. Overall, September added 5,298 new accounts. BHM Capital Financial Services led the market in attracting new investors, securing 20,752 accounts, followed by Emirates NBD Securities with 12,637 accounts, and Al Ramz Capital with 9,147 accounts.

Trading Activity and Value Leaders

During the same nine-month period, DFM brokerage firms executed over 6.33 million transactions involving 95.62 billion shares, culminating in a total trading value exceeding AED 324.99 billion. EFG Hermes UAE dominated the trading value segment, accounting for 23.76% of the total, equivalent to AED 77.22 billion. Arqaam Securities followed with approximately AED 38.95 billion (11.98%), and Emirates NBD Securities with AED 36.84 billion (11.33%). In September alone, the value of trades reached AED 32.07 billion across 14.64 billion shares, executed through 689,160 transactions.

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Questions, answered

How many new investor accounts were opened on the DFM in the first nine months?: A total of **64,416 new investor accounts** were opened on the Dubai Financial Market between January and September of this year.
Which brokerage firm opened the most new accounts?: BHM Capital Financial Services acquired the largest share of new accounts, with a total of **20,752 accounts** during the first nine months.
What was the total trading value on DFM brokerage firms during this period?: The total trading value executed by DFM brokerage firms during the first nine months of the year exceeded **AED 324.99 billion**.
Which firm had the largest share of the trading value?: EFG Hermes UAE accounted for the largest share of brokerage firms' trading value, with **23.76%**, equivalent to **AED 77.22 billion**.

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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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