Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Closes Slightly Lower Amid Pressure on Energy and Banking Stocks

UAE | EcoPulse24

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) ended today’s session with a slight decline amid selling pressure on several blue-chip stocks, especially in the energy and banking sectors. In contrast, selective gains were recorded among some small- and mid-cap companies.

The FTSE ADX General Index (FADGI) dropped by 19.51 points, closing at 10,038.30, down 0.194% according to market data.

Abu Dhabi Market Trading Summary:
- Trading value: AED 810,360,329.85
- Volume: 163,964,028 shares
- Market capitalization: AED 3.053 trillion
- Number of trades: 10,698
- Listed securities: 91 companies

Top active blue-chip stocks by trading value:
1. ADNOC Gas (ADNOCGAS): AED 155,929,511.97 | Price: AED 3.550 | Change: -0.281%
2. Aldar Properties (ALPHADHABI): AED 95,450,040.10 | Price: AED 9.550 | Change: +0.315%
3. IHC – International Holding Company: AED 88,643,860.00 | Price: AED 399.500 | Change: -0.025%
4. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB): AED 75,900,334.00 | Price: AED 14.760 | Change: -1.072%
5. ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOCLS): AED 59,530,003.04 | Price: AED 5.850 | Change: +0.171%

Most active stocks by trading volume:
- ADNOC Gas: 43.65 million shares
- 2POINTZERO: 11.82 million shares | Price: AED 2.690 | Change: -0.738%
- ADNOC Logistics & Services: 10.18 million shares | Price: AED 5.850
- Aldar Properties: 9.92 million shares | Price: AED 9.550
- Borouge: 8.75 million shares | Price: AED 2.600 | Change: -0.383%

Top gainers:
- NBF: AED 4.630 | +7.176%
- HAYAH: AED 1.490 | +6.429%
- ORAS: AED 33.980 | +2.970%
- RAKPROP: AED 1.360 | +2.256%
- HH: AED 2.450 | +2.083%

Top losers:
- E7W: AED 1.280 | -9.859%
- BOS: AED 1.290 | -3.008%
- RAKCEC: AED 2.540 | -2.308%
- GMPC: AED 1.930 | -1.531%
- BILDCO: AED 1.510 | -1.307%

Analytical View | EcoPulse24

The minor decline in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange reflects persistent investor caution, with significant pressure on heavyweight stocks and speculative activity in lower market-cap shares. The FADGI’s movement indicates the market remains in a sideways trend, awaiting new catalysts such as corporate earnings or improved global risk appetite. This is particularly relevant given the close correlation of ADX-listed stocks with regional liquidity and energy price trends.