KraneShares lists AI and Shari’ah income ETFs on ADX as Abu Dhabi expands global investment offering

Abu Dhabi | EcoPulse24

KraneShares has announced the listing of two exchange-traded funds on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), marking a further step in the market’s push to expand access to global investment themes and diversify its product offering.

The new listings include the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (KWIN), both cross-listed from the New York Stock Exchange, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a hub for international capital and innovative financial products.

AGIX is designed to provide exposure to both public and private artificial intelligence companies, including firms such as SpaceX and Anthropic, offering investors access to high-growth innovation themes through a single listed vehicle. The ETF is scheduled to list on ADX on April 16.

KWIN, developed in collaboration with Wahed Invest, offers a Shari’ah-compliant income strategy that extends beyond traditional Sukuk by incorporating alternative income sources. The initial offering period is set between April 15 and April 21, with listing expected by the end of the month.

The listings are supported by Oceane Global as market maker to ensure liquidity and efficient trading, while Waystone acts as legal representative, providing regulatory and structuring support for the funds.

ADX stated that the move aligns with growing investor demand for thematic exposure - particularly in artificial intelligence - and for income-generating strategies that comply with regional investment principles. The exchange has also seen strong momentum in ETF activity, with trading value rising 183% year-on-year in March and the number of ETF investors increasing by nearly 134%.

EcoPulse24 Analysis
This listing reflects a clear strategic direction for ADX: positioning itself not just as a regional exchange, but as a platform connecting global capital with emerging investment themes.

The introduction of a public-private AI ETF is particularly notable. It signals a shift toward hybrid investment structures that bridge listed markets and private innovation, allowing investors to access segments that were previously difficult to reach through traditional vehicles.

At the same time, the launch of a Shari’ah-compliant alternative income ETF highlights the growing demand for products that combine yield generation with regional regulatory and cultural alignment. This dual approach - innovation and localization - strengthens ADX’s competitive positioning.

The broader implication is structural. As ETF adoption accelerates and thematic investing gains traction, exchanges that can offer differentiated products with strong liquidity support are likely to attract sustained capital inflows. Abu Dhabi appears to be moving decisively in that direction.