Starting August 3, 2026, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) will eliminate daily price fluctuation limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts. By allowing these assets to trade without artificial price bands, the exchange aims to bolster market liquidity and ensure that prices accurately reflect real-time information. This strategic shift is designed to reduce the frequency of trading halts, providing investors with more fluid execution and greater freedom to implement complex hedging and trading strategies.

As the leading hub for ETFs in the MENA region, the ADX views this move as a critical step in modernizing its financial infrastructure to match global standards. While the removal of these limits offers increased agility for market participants, the exchange has confirmed it will maintain oversight to prevent extreme volatility, including the use of temporary pauses during exceptional market conditions. This initiative follows the exchange’s ongoing expansion of its derivatives sector, which has grown significantly since its inception in 2021, further positioning Abu Dhabi as a more competitive and efficient environment for global capital.