A new survey from the ETORO trading platform explains that 85 % of the United Arab Emirates retail investors are currently investing in locally listed stocks, with confidence in the local market at record levels despite the global uncertainty.
Al -Waseet said that, based on responses from 1,000 investors in the country, I found that 39 % of the retail participants keep Abu Zami, 28 % carry Dubai stocks, and 18 % of investment in both.
The results are said to confirm widespread support for local markets. When it comes to the economy of the United Arab Emirates, Etoro said that 63 % of investors have stated that they are “very confident” in its current performance, with 29 % noting that they are “somewhat confident.”
For a long -term performance of locally listed shares, 59 % said they are “very confident”, with 32 % “somewhat confident.”
In the future, 48 % of investors expect significant gains in the UAE stock market during the next year, while 34 % expected steady growth.
Real estate has been martyred as the most promising sector over the next 12 months by 55 % of the respondents, followed by technology (48 %), financial services (37 %), and energy (37 %).
“DFM and ADX are among the best exchanges in the world this year, outperforming the S&P 500 index by a big difference,” said George Nadaf, Managing Director of Itoro Mina.
“On this background, our research confirms that the investor’s confidence in the UAE market is still strong, supported by flexible performance through local indicators, macroeconomic indicators, and continuous profits across the main sectors.”
However, global trade tensions are said to be a source of concern, as 90 % of investors expect that the tariff and commercial wars will affect the governor in the next six months. Many respond by increasing exposure to Emirati stocks and goods such as gold and oil, which are seen as defensive hedges.