The GQG US Equity ETF is expected to become the 27th ETF listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, with its Initial Offering Period running from November 9 to 13.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has confirmed that the GQG US Equity ETF (GQGU), managed by GQG Partners, is expected to begin trading on November 19, 2026, marking another milestone in the rapid expansion of Abu Dhabi’s ETF market.
According to an official ADX press release issued on November 9, the ETF is currently undergoing an Initial Offering Period (IOP) from November 9 to November 13, allowing investors to participate ahead of the anticipated exchange listing. The fund, which already trades on NYSE Arca in the United States, will become the 27th ETF on ADX once listed, further expanding investment opportunities for UAE and regional investors.
GQGU ETF: Key Dates and Fund Details
ETF Name | GQG US Equity ETF |
Ticker | GQGU |
Asset Manager | GQG Partners |
Existing US Listing | NYSE Arca |
Initial Offering Period | November 9–13, 2026 |
Expected ADX Launch | November 19, 2026 |
Fund AUM | US$473 million |
Investment Focus | Actively managed US equities |
Source: ADX press release dated November 9, 2026. AUM as of November 5, 2026. The November 19 listing is expected, not yet completed.
Initial Offering Period Currently Underway
Investors interested in GQGU have an opportunity to participate in the ETF’s IOP before its expected listing on ADX. The offering opened on Monday, November 9, and is scheduled to close on Friday, November 13, with secondary-market trading anticipated to begin the following Thursday, November 19.
The IOP represents the pre-listing phase of the ETF’s introduction to ADX. Following the listing, investors are expected to be able to buy and sell shares through participating brokers during regular exchange trading hours. Unlike traditional IPOs, the launch involves the cross-listing of an existing US-listed ETF rather than the introduction of a newly established operating company. The fund already has an established investment portfolio and trading history in the United States.
UAE investors received email notifications from TAMM, the government’s official digital platform, as well as SMS alerts from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), informing them of the upcoming ETF listing
GQG Partners: A Global Asset Manager with a Growing Abu Dhabi Presence
Founded in 2016, GQG Partners has grown into a major global investment manager, with US$149.2 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026. The firm is known for its active equity investment strategies and its association with prominent portfolio manager Rajiv Jain.
GQG Partners maintains its international headquarters in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), employing approximately 20 professionals in Abu Dhabi out of a global workforce of 241. The upcoming ETF listing strengthens the relationship between GQG Partners and Abu Dhabi’s capital markets, providing local investors with access to an established US equity investment strategy.
What Does the GQGU ETF Invest In?
GQGU follows an actively managed investment strategy focused on identifying companies with sustainable competitive advantages, durable earnings and attractive valuations. Unlike traditional ETFs that passively track market indices such as the S&P 500, GQGU relies on active portfolio management to select investments and manage downside risk.
According to ADX, the ETF’s major holdings currently include Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon. The fund held approximately US$473 million in assets as of November 5, 2026, providing investors with exposure to some of the world’s largest technology companies alongside the manager’s broader US equity strategy. As an actively managed fund, its portfolio allocations can change according to market conditions and investment opportunities.
ADX Continues to Expand Its International ETF Offering
The GQGU listing follows the introduction of two South Korea-focused ETFs on ADX earlier in November, managed by Hanwha Asset Management. Those launches expanded the exchange’s international investment offering into Korean defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and technology.
With GQGU expected to become its 27th listed ETF, ADX continues to establish Abu Dhabi as a regional destination for international ETF cross-listings. The listing will also extend access to GQG Partners’ US equity strategy to investors in participating markets connected through the Tabadul network. For UAE investors, this growing selection of ETFs offers a broader range of geographic, sector and investment-style exposures through a domestic exchange.
What Happens Next?
The immediate milestone is the conclusion of the GQGU Initial Offering Period on November 13, 2026, followed by the anticipated commencement of trading on ADX on November 19, 2026.
The announcement represents another step in the internationalization of Abu Dhabi’s ETF market, bringing globally recognized asset managers and established investment strategies closer to regional investors.
Source: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, “ADX adds to expanding ETF offering with planned cross-listing of GQG US Equity ETF,” November 9, 2026.
