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UAED trades 68x normal volume as most ADX ETFs slip and TURKI falls 4.08%. ADX market wrap for September 28, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE UCITS ETF dominated Monday's ETF board with AED 2.12m traded at 68 times its seven-day average, closing 0.33% higher against a mostly weaker fund board where 12 of 19 measured ETFs fell. Exchange turnover of AED 1.07bn was 14.4% below Friday's session as equity breadth also tilted lower.
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Market Returns
Daily closes · latest Sep 28, 2026
| Name | Price | Chg (1M) | % Chg (1M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500SPY TR | total return | — | +0.94% |
| Nasdaq 100QQQ TR | total return | — | +4.77% |
| TadawulTASI | 10,681.84 | -476.70 | -4.27% |
| DFMDFMGI | 5,980.27 | +113.48 | +1.93% |
| GoldGold | 4,260.59 | -198.12 | -4.44% |
| Brent CrudeBrent | 98.85 | +9.60 | +10.76% |
As of Sep 25, 2026 · measured from Aug 26, 2026
Using the SPY ETF as a proxy.
Top ETF Movers Today
latest close Sep 27
QUANTM2.35+1.73% 1DBoreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETFSep 25- USGRWTH9.30+1.64% 1DChimera S&P US Shariah Growth ETFSep 25
- AIPOWR2.31+1.32% 1DBoreas S&P AI Data Power & Infrastructure UCITS ETFSep 25
- LUXURY1.72+1.18% 1DBoreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETFSep 25
- BONDAE3.59+1.13% 1DChimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETFSep 25
940727.16+1.12% 1DAlbilad MSCI US Tech ETFSep 27
Based on 31 GCC-listed ETFs with 3-month average daily volume above 1,000 shares. Each row is dated to its own market’s last session.
Popular GCC ETFs
as of Sep 27, 2026
- SAUDIA3.31-0.90% 1DChimera S&P KSA Shariah ETF
YINN29.11-2.43% 1DDirexion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares- BITB42.90-0.48% 1DBitwise Bitcoin ETF
- IGV110.12-1.06% 1DiShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF
- VEA72.93+1.11% 1DVanguard Developed Markets Index Fund
- SPY766.86+0.54% 1DState Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
- 940244.18+1.47% 1DSAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF
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CLO ETFs Explained: How They Work, Risks, Yields and Top Funds
CLO ETFs provide exchange-traded access to collateralized loan obligations, ranging from senior AAA-rated securities to higher-yielding junior tranches. These funds let investors choose their position on the income-versus-credit-risk spectrum.
How Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
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Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India
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India's rapidly expanding ETF market now includes 300+ schemes with ₹11.45 lakh crore in assets. ETFs combine index-based diversification with stock-like tradability, with data showing they often outperform actively managed funds.
Why Bond and Sukuk ETFs Fall When Interest Rates Rise
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Duration, maturity, income distributions and credit spreads explain why high-quality bond and sukuk ETFs can still suffer short-term losses when market yields move higher.
How to Buy ETFs in the UAE
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A step-by-step guide to buying ETFs in the UAE, covering investor registration, brokerage account setup, and accessing diversified investments through the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
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Why China is likely to continue to support the gold market?
China's gold reserves comprise just 8% of its total reserves, well below the global average of 25% and lower than major countries like the US, suggesting potential for continued market support.
Building Kuwait’s ETF Ecosystem: Liquidity, Market Making and the Next Stage of Growth
Following Kuwait's 2026 ETF regulatory framework launch, industry leaders discuss the infrastructure needed to build a functioning local ETF market, covering creation/redemption mechanics, market making, liquidity, and opportunities for Shariah-compliant and active products.
What is AGIX?
AGIX is an ETF that launched on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in April and invests in private and public AI related companies. AGIX ETF offer GCC investors the opportinity to invest in leading public and private AI companies like SpaceX, Anthropic, Polymarket and more
ETF Models
Browse allHow Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
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How ETFs Turn Correlation into a Diversification Engine
Effective diversification depends on how investments move relative to one another, not just the number of holdings. ETFs enable double diversification by combining multiple securities and asset classes to build resilient portfolios.
Building your Nest Egg using GCC ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have become essential tools for building long-term wealth in the GCC region. Discover key strategies like dollar-cost averaging and core-satellite investing to construct disciplined, diversified portfolios for retirement security.
Market Wrap
Browse allUAED trades 68x normal volume as most ADX ETFs slip and TURKI falls 4.08%. ADX market wrap for September 28, 2026
The Lunate S&P UAE UCITS ETF dominated Monday's ETF board with AED 2.12m traded at 68 times its seven-day average, closing 0.33% higher against a mostly weaker fund board where 12 of 19 measured ETFs fell. Exchange turnover of AED 1.07bn was 14.4% below Friday's session as equity breadth also tilted lower.
UAEDAEUAEAAETURKIAEUSVALUEAE+4ADX ETFs turn higher as US and tech trackers rebound and CHADX15 gains 0.26%. ADX market wrap for September 25, 2026
Friday's ETF board reversed Thursday's slide, with 8 of 16 measured funds closing higher as US Shariah and technology trackers rebounded up to 1.73% on the largest names. UAEA and USVALUE traded several times their normal volume.
CHADX15AEUAEAAEUSVALUEAEQUANTMAE+7ADX ETFs slip as US and tech trackers fall while CHADX15 gains 0.53%. ADX market wrap for September 24, 2026
Thursday's ETF board on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange leaned lower, with 10 of 15 funds closing down as US Shariah and technology-themed trackers fell up to 2.53%, while the home-market CHADX15 led with a 0.53% gain. Exchange-wide turnover dropped 43.9% to AED 1.25bn, though more value still crossed at the ask.
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Browse allWhy China is likely to continue to support the gold market?
China's gold reserves comprise just 8% of its total reserves, well below the global average of 25% and lower than major countries like the US, suggesting potential for continued market support.
Gold ETP Flows Surge as Investors Rebuild Bullion Exposure
European gold exchange-traded products attracted over $5 billion in the first three weeks of August, extending a rebound from July. Global gold ETF assets reached $530 billion with year-to-date inflows of $11 billion.
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Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.
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Anthropic's IPO timeline moves to November
Anthropic has pushed its IPO timeline to November 2026, with reports suggesting a $2 trillion valuation and up to $100 billion raise. Nvidia is reportedly in talks to join as an anchor investor with up to $10 billion.
AGIXUSHow Correlation Can Help GCC Investors Build More Diversified ETF Portfolios
Correlation analysis reveals how different ETFs actually move together, helping GCC investors build portfolios that are truly diversified beyond surface-level appearances and better manage hidden risks.
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GCC Market Monitor September 2026
Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.
UAE
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Cbonds expands ETF coverage to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Cbonds has expanded its ETF coverage to include 24 exchange-traded funds on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the Middle East's most active ETF hub. ADX's ETF market has grown significantly, with trading value rising 166% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.
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Lunate Launches Natural Resources Dividend ETF in Germany, With Abu Dhabi Listing to Follow
Lunate has launched the Boreas VettaFi Dividend Winners in Natural Resources UCITS ETF in Germany, focusing on dividend-paying energy and materials companies with a planned Abu Dhabi listing to follow.
Binance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
Sukuk
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UAE Launches Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk With 5-Year Tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk offering with a 5-year tenor on September 17, 2026. The issuance follows exceptional demand for the inaugural 2-year sukuk, which was oversubscribed nearly 9 times.
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5 Ways to Invest in AI and Technology Using GCC-Listed ETFs
GCC-listed ETFs now offer specialized exposure to artificial intelligence and technology sectors. Investors can access U.S. mega-cap growth, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, Chinese internet platforms, and Shariah-compliant American technology through five key funds.
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Fed Hike Hits the Gulf Within Hours: What GCC ETF Investors Should Watch
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, prompting immediate responses from GCC central banks including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. GCC ETF investors should understand how the dirham peg and monetary transmission mechanisms affect portfolio returns.
Tokenization
Browse allBinance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
Is the crypto winter over? Bitcoin's rally through $86,000
Bitcoin has rallied through $86,000 this week on strong institutional demand and record ETF inflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on September 21, signaling renewed investor confidence.
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Abu Dhabi’s Tokenized Stocks Are Taking Aim at the ETF Model
Abu Dhabi is testing tokenized equity portfolios as an alternative to traditional ETFs. Coinbase and Bitwise have launched products enabling investors to build diversified portfolios through blockchain infrastructure rather than conventional pooled funds.
China
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China’s AI Rally Is Producing a New Wave of ETFs
China's artificial intelligence rally is spurring new ETF products, with the KraneShares China Technology Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) demonstrating both strong investor interest and significant volatility in concentrated tech exposure.
China's Gold Vault Push: A Long Road to Catch the Global Average
China is expanding its global network of gold vaults to boost the yuan's international utility, but its gold reserves at 8% of total foreign-exchange reserves still lag the 25% global average, indicating significant room for portfolio growth.
Gold Breaks Out as China's Central Bank Buying Gains Momentum
China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 21 consecutive months in July 2026, adding 640,000 ounces—the largest monthly purchase since October 2023. The accelerated sovereign buying, combined with a technical breakout in gold prices, strengthens the long-term investment case for the pr
Crypto
Browse allBinance Brings Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs to UAE Investors
Binance has launched bStocks, a tokenized securities platform providing UAE investors with 24/7 access to U.S. equities and ETFs
Is the crypto winter over? Bitcoin's rally through $86,000
Bitcoin has rallied through $86,000 this week on strong institutional demand and record ETF inflows. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on September 21, signaling renewed investor confidence.
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Zcash Has an ETF. Can It Follow Bitcoin’s Path?
The Zcash ETF (ZCSH) launched on NYSE Arca in August 2026, accumulating $500 million in assets within weeks. The launch tests whether ETF structures can broaden adoption of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like they did for Bitcoin.
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Tadawul Approves Albilad Capital as Market Maker for Three Saudi ETFs
The Saudi Exchange approved Albilad Capital as market maker for three Saudi ETFs starting September 21, 2026, with strict liquidity requirements including 80% minimum order presence and maximum 2% bid-ask spreads.
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GCC Stocks Under Pressure as Conflict Escalation Pushes Oil Above $100
GCC stock markets declined on Wednesday as Middle East conflict escalation drove oil above $100, threatening energy infrastructure and shipping routes. Abu Dhabi and Oman bucked the trend with gains while most regional bourses closed lower.
Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering
Saudi Arabia's $3.25 billion Ijarah Sukuk offering attracted $16.5 billion in investor orders, demonstrating strong demand for Islamic bonds. Sukuk structures vary based on underlying assets and Sharia-compliant contracts, with Ijarah being one of the most established options.
Fixed Income
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BlackRock Sees a Fixed-Income Opportunity as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%
U.S. Treasury yields have surged above 5% for the first time this century, pressuring long-duration bond ETFs while creating substantial income opportunities for new fixed-income investments. BlackRock highlights that over 80% of global bonds now yield above 4%.
CLO ETFs Explained: How They Work, Risks, Yields and Top Funds
CLO ETFs provide exchange-traded access to collateralized loan obligations, ranging from senior AAA-rated securities to higher-yielding junior tranches. These funds let investors choose their position on the income-versus-credit-risk spectrum.
AGGUSLQDUSHYGUSUAE Launches Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk With 5-Year Tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk offering with a 5-year tenor on September 17, 2026. The issuance follows exceptional demand for the inaugural 2-year sukuk, which was oversubscribed nearly 9 times.
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Browse allGCC Market Monitor September 2026
Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.
US Market Monitor: SPDR ETFs — August 2026
State Street's August 2026 US Market Monitor analyzes SPDR ETF sector performance, fund flows, and investor positioning across the widely-held suite of US equity and sector funds.
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Morgan Stanley's AI Infrastructure Thesis: Why Power Is the Next Bottleneck
Morgan Stanley identifies electricity supply as the critical bottleneck for AI expansion, projecting a 38 GW power shortfall through 2028 despite $1.4 trillion in hyperscaler capital commitments.