Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Opens with Slight Decline as Liquidity Concentrates on Aldar and IHC

Abu Dhabi | EcoPulse24

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) opened today with a slight decline, as the FADGI index fell by 23.68 points (0.235%) to 10,034.13. Trading was relatively active, with continued selectivity in investment decisions. Total turnover at the start of the session reached approximately AED 202.15 million, with over 38.89 million shares traded across 2,634 transactions. The market capitalization stabilized at about AED 3.05 trillion, with 91 securities listed.

Aldar Properties (ALPHADHABI) led the most active stocks by value, with trades totaling AED 46.07 million and the price rising 0.838% to AED 9.630. IHC ranked second with AED 30.07 million in trades, trading flat at AED 399.50. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) recorded AED 26.28 million in trades, with its share price falling 0.228% to AED 17.50. ADNOC Gas saw AED 7.91 million in trades, stable at AED 3.550, while AMR faced notable pressure, dropping 2.959% to AED 1.640.

In terms of volume, ALPHADHABI led with 4.79 million shares traded, followed by AMR with 4.69 million shares and Borouge with 2.89 million shares at AED 2.600, unchanged.

Among gainers, BOS rose 3.876% to AED 1.340, ADSB advanced 2.094% to AED 8.290, while GMPC and ICAP posted gains between 1.4% and 1.6%. RAKBANK also increased 1.290% to AED 7.850.

On the losing side, SCIDC led the decliners, falling 3.521% to AED 0.822, followed by OEIHC down 3.080%. AMR, ORAS, and E7W also recorded varying losses.

Analytical Perspective | EcoPulse24

The ADX opening reflects a clear tendency toward consolidation with limited downward pressure, as liquidity continues to shift among blue-chip stocks, particularly in the real estate and investment sectors. The index is likely to remain volatile in upcoming sessions, with investors monitoring external catalysts and global market trends.