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The global ETF industry achieved record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 with $626B in net inflows, despite a 4.98% S&P 500 decline in March. Equity ETFs dominated flows at $1.495 trillion, while fixed income and commodity ETFs showed strong investor appetite across major asset classes.

HSBC survey shows rising confidence in emerging markets, with two-thirds of investors expecting gains. GCC equity ETFs benefit from robust corporate earnings, economic reforms, and continued regional market strength.

In 2025, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) achieved robust growth with rising trading volumes, record foreign investment, market cap gains, and the launch of new ETFs, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a MENA financial hub.