3Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) continued to record record levels of activity and liquidity during recent trading sessions. This reflects the market’s strength, investor confidence, and the attractiveness of the annual dividend payouts.
Trading strength and liquidity
The first three trading sessions after the resumption of trading following the temporary suspension on March 2nd and 3rd saw total trading valued at AED 4.8 billion. The session on March 4th saw a trading value of AED 1.37 billion, a 12% increase over the daily average for 2025. Trading volume reached 496 million shares, a 52% increase compared to the previous year. The number of transactions reached approximately 25,400.
On the session of March 5th, trading volume reached 463 million shares, valued at AED 1.93 billion. The number of transactions rose to 31,900, marking a 42% increase compared to the previous year. The session on March 6th remained active, with trading valued at AED 1.55 billion and 364 million shares. The number of transactions reached 29,400.
Strong presence of institutional and foreign investors
Institutional investors led trading activity, accounting for 76% of total transactions, compared to 24% for individuals. Foreign investors comprised 45% of trading, underscoring long-term institutional confidence in the market.
At the start of the new trading week, Monday, March 9, saw trading volume reach AED 1.2 billion and 284 million shares, across 24,400 transactions. Institutional trading represented approximately 80% of total trading, while foreign investor participation rose to 53%.
Dividend season boosts market appeal
The strong activity coincided with the start of the dividend season. Seventeen entities have announced cash dividends totaling nearly AED 16 billion since the beginning of the year, reflecting market stability and reinforcing investor confidence in the future performance of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
