The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is expected to receive 2 to 3 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first quarter of this year, a source familiar with the issue told Zawya Arabic.

Initial offerings of ETFs have been active on the ADX, which also offers financial derivatives products.

Subscription for the Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, which invests in premium brands across fashion, cars, yachts, health and beauty, jewellery industries along with high-end hospitality enterprises, has been open from January 15 to 21.

"Between two and three ETFs are expected to be listed on the exchange during the first quarter of 2026," the source disclosed on conditions of anonymity.

The ADX recently launched the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, which includes stocks with strong dividend payouts.

ADX listed companies achieved combined net profits of around AED140 billion ($38.1 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, an increase of nearly 19% year-on-year.

Cash dividends stood at about AED74 billion for 2025, according to bourse statement issued this month.

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