Dh27B ADX foreign investments in H1

The total trading value of foreign investments at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange hit Dh26.9 billion during the first half of 2017, accounting for 47.3 per cent of the ADX’s total trading during the same period, which amounted to around Dh56.5 billion, reflecting foreign investors’ growing confidence in the country’s economy.

Foreign non-Arab investors topped the list with Dh15.9 billion of trades, followed by Arab investors with Dh6.5 billion and GCC investors with Dh4.4 billion.

“The investment environment at the ADX over the past few years has played a great role in increasing the market competitiveness for all segments of investors. The ADX’s main strategic goals are to increase market cap and product range, attract and activate a wider range of investors in the framework of enhancing the competitive environment for doing business and attracting investment into the Emirate,” said Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of the ADX.