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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
سوق أبوظبي للأوراق المالية
TypeStock Exchange
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°29′06″N 54°21′03″E / 24.48504°N 54.35075°E / 24.48504; 54.35075
FoundedNovember 15, 2000; 25 years ago (2000-11-15)
OwnerAbu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company
Key peopleAbdulla Salem Alnuaimi (CEO)
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham
No. of listings154 (Oct. 9, 2025)
Market capAED 3.13 trillion (Oct. 9, 2025) (USD 854 billion)
Volume116 billion shares (During 2023)
Indices15 FTSE ADX Indices
Websitewww.adx.ae

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX; Arabic: سوق أبو ظبي للأوراق المالية) is a stock exchange in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

History

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It was established in November 2000 via Local Law No. (3). In January 2003, it was launched the ADX General Index.[1]

On March 17, 2020. According to Local Law No. (8), ADX transitioned from a public entity into a Public Joint Stock Company (PJSC). It became a subsidiary of ADQ.[2]

In January 2022, it transitioned to FTSE Russell's methodology, after which a newly branded index and sector groupings were introduced.[3]

Impact of the 2026 Iran–United States conflict

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Following the outbreak of the Iran conflict in March 2026, the ADX fell by approximately 9%, according to an Al Jazeera report.[4]

Type of Security Breakdown

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Type of Security Number of Securities Listed
Main Market - Listed Companies 90
Growth Market - Listed Companies 15
ETFs 17
Derivatives 32
Total 154 Securities

Public Listed companies by sector

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101 Public Listed Companies (as of 22nd Nov 2024) in 12 sectors as detailed below.

Financial Sector

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Energy Sector

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Insurance Sector

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Services Sector

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Industry & Hotels Sector

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Private Listed companies by sector

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14 Private Listed Companies as of 26 January 2024

See also

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References

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  1. "What is the ADX? | baraka". getbaraka.com.
  2. "ADX is the new hive for global investors in MENA". World Business Outlook. 2022-11-30.
  3. Sambidge, Andrew (2022-01-10). "Abu Dhabi bourse partners with FTSE Russell to develop co-branded indices". www.arabianbusiness.com.
  4. "Iran war wipes $120bn off Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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