The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is expected to add between four and five new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first quarter of 2026, as momentum builds across the exchange’s ETF pipeline, according to sources close to Nukoud.
ETF activity on the Abu Dhabi bourse has gathered pace as ADX continues to expand beyond traditional equities and deepen its passive investment offering. The most recent addition is the LUXURY ETF, which debuted on the exchange today and saw early trading activity as investors assessed the new product. By around 1:00 pm GST, the ETF had exchanged more than 25,000 shares, with the fund trading at approximately AED 2.04 per share (about $0.55), according to market participants. Early volumes reflected typical first-day price discovery rather than a directional market view.
Beyond the latest launch, several additional ETFs estimated at three to four products are understood to be at advanced stages in the listing process, positioning ADX to add a total of around four to five ETFs during the quarter, the sources said. Further launches are expected to follow as market conditions allow.
With the addition of Oceane as a market maker, ADX has been attracting increased global attention, supporting liquidity and on-screen activity for newly listed products.
The exchange has also been pushing into cross-border listings as in December, ADX hosted its first US cross-listed ETFs, marking a further step in its efforts to position itself as a regional hub for international ETF distribution.
The ETF push comes alongside strong underlying market fundamentals, with ADX-listed companies reporting combined net profits of around AED 140 billion ($38.1 billion) in the first nine months of 2025, according to an exchange statement
