Selective Liquidity Marks Abu Dhabi's First Trading Session of 2026 Amid Divergence in Stocks
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange opened 2026 with a cautious tone, as selective liquidity concentrated on a handful of active stocks and the market displayed clear divergence in performance. The general index stood at 9,996.57 points with a slight change of 3.85 points (0.039%). Trading volume reached 31,875,275 shares over 1,942 transactions, with a total market capitalization of AED 3.01 trillion. Key gainers included Sudatel and Americana Restaurants, while TAQA and Abu Dhabi Ship Building led the decliners. The session reflected investor caution, with participants awaiting clearer trends before expanding positions.
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange recorded limited impact in its first session of 2026, driven by selective movements in a number of active stocks. This reflects a cautious start to the new year, as liquidity was concentrated in a narrow range of companies.
The main index reached 9,996.57 points, up by 3.85 points (0.039%). Trading volumes stood at 31,875,275 shares across 1,942 deals, while the total market capitalization amounted to AED 3,014,883,008,080, with 90 securities traded during the session.
Most traded by volume
| Company | Volume (shares) |
|---|---|
| Americana Restaurants (AMR) | 5,246,920 |
| Dana Gas (DANA) | 4,926,167 |
| ADNOC Gas (ADNOCGAS) | 3,730,066 |
| Alpha Dhabi Holding (ALPHADHABI) | 2,226,685 |
| Eshraq Investments (ESHRAQ) | 1,720,363 |
Most traded by value
| Company | Value (AED) |
|---|---|
| TAQA | 21,756,545 |
| Alpha Dhabi Holding (ALPHADHABI) | 21,232,183 |
| Americana Restaurants (AMR) | 8,923,827 |
| International Holding Company (IHC) | 8,358,592 |
| Aldar Properties (ALDAR) | 6,725,657 |
Top gainers
| Company | Price (AED) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Sudatel (SUDATEL) | 0.524 | +13.175% |
| Americana Restaurants (AMR) | 1.690 | +4.321% |
| Julphar (JULPHAR) | 1.190 | +1.709% |
| Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) | 14.500 | +1.399% |
| Fujairah Cement Industries (FCI) | 0.506 | +1.200% |
Top losers
| Company | Price (AED) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| TAQA | 3.23 | -4.154% |
| Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) | 8.21 | -2.262% |
| Bank of Sharjah (BOS) | 1.31 | -1.504% |
| Borouge (BOROUGE) | 2.60 | -1.141% |
| Alef Education (ALEFEDT) | 1.09 | -0.909% |
Analysis:
The first session of 2026 in Abu Dhabi showed clear selective trading, with liquidity focused on a small group of highly active stocks, while the rest of the market lacked momentum. This behavior signals a wait-and-see approach at the start of the year, as investors test market trends before broadening their positions. Upcoming sessions will be crucial in setting the market's near-term direction.
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