ADX Lists Six New Single Stock Futures and Deepens Bloomberg Integration to Attract Global Investors

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ADX expands to 17 futures with Bloomberg integration as Abu Dhabi removes daily price limits on derivatives

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) listed six new single stock futures on 13 July 2026, bringing its derivatives suite to 17 futures across 50 contracts.
The new contracts cover ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Presight AI, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Two Point Zero Group.
Bloomberg Terminal integration now gives roughly 350,000 professional users worldwide real-time access to ADX derivatives pricing and market data.
Daily price limits on ADX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and futures contracts were removed from 3 August 2026 to improve price discovery.
All futures are cash-settled and centrally cleared through Abu Dhabi Clear (AD Clear), the exchange group's wholly owned clearing house.
ADX's derivatives market, launched in November 2021, reached AED 1 billion in traded value within its first year and claims to be the most liquid in the Arab region.

Abu Dhabi's Derivatives Market Enters a New Phase Under CMA Oversight

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has accelerated the expansion of its derivatives platform with six new single stock futures and a deeper data partnership with Bloomberg. The move extends hedging and speculative tools across energy, technology, logistics and Islamic finance - sectors central to Abu Dhabi's economic diversification strategy. It arrives as the Capital Market Authority (CMA), which replaced the Securities and Commodities Authority on 1 January 2026, beds in a strengthened regulatory framework for onshore capital markets.

The listing brings ADX's futures count to 17, complementing the FADX15 index futures contract that has tracked the exchange's most liquid names since June 2022. Combined with the removal of daily price limits on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and futures from 3 August 2026, the package signals Abu Dhabi's intent to align its market microstructure with global norms and compete more directly for international capital. Bloomberg Terminal integration, meanwhile, puts ADX derivatives on the screens of roughly 350,000 professional users worldwide.

Six New Futures Span Energy, Technology and Islamic Finance

The six contracts listed on 13 July 2026 reference ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Presight AI, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Two Point Zero Group. Three of the six are tied to ADNOC subsidiaries, reflecting the energy complex's dominance on ADX. Presight AI adds a technology dimension, while Sharjah Islamic Bank and Two Point Zero Group broaden the offering into Islamic finance and diversified investment.

All contracts are cash-settled and centrally cleared through Abu Dhabi Clear, which launched derivatives clearing operations on 1 October 2024 after receiving its regulatory licence in July that year. AD Clear collects initial and variation margins from clearing members and maintains default-fund mechanisms to manage counterparty risk. ADX Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi described the expansion as "another important milestone in ADX's strategy to build a world-class multi-asset exchange."

The additions bring ADX's derivatives suite to 17 futures comprising 50 individual contracts across multiple expiry series. For context, ADX launched its derivatives market on 4 November 2021 with just five single stock futures on Etisalat, First Abu Dhabi Bank, International Holding Company, ADNOC Distribution and Aldar Properties. An additional five contracts followed in October 2022, and the FADX15 index futures went live in June 2022. Within its first year, the derivatives market recorded AED 1 billion in traded value, and Abu Dhabi's media office described it as the most liquid derivatives venue in the Arab region.

Bloomberg Puts ADX Derivatives on 350,000 Screens Worldwide

The deepened collaboration with Bloomberg ensures that real-time pricing and market data for all 17 ADX futures contracts appear on the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg Head of Middle East Business Rajiv Mirwani said: "Abu Dhabi's derivatives market is growing rapidly, and we're pleased to ensure Bloomberg Terminal users worldwide have real-time visibility into that growth." The announcement was made at an event held at Bloomberg's Dubai office.

In practical terms, the integration means that global asset managers, investment banks and institutional traders can monitor ADX derivatives alongside instruments from other exchanges without needing separate data feeds. Bloomberg's charting, analytics and risk tools can be applied directly to ADX futures data. For ADX, the partnership lowers informational barriers for international investors and increases the exchange's visibility in the workflows that drive institutional capital allocation.

The collaboration builds on an earlier phase, announced in May 2026, in which Bloomberg onboarded a suite of 11 ADX contracts - including the FADX15 index futures - onto the Terminal. The July expansion extended that coverage to include the six newly listed single stock futures, completing what ADX describes as full integration of its derivatives market into the Bloomberg ecosystem. Investors who already trade equities on ADX can now access corresponding futures data from the same terminal.

Price Limits Removed as Clearing Infrastructure Matures

From 3 August 2026, ADX removed daily price limits on all ETFs and futures contracts. Previously, these limits capped the maximum price movement permitted within a single trading session. Their removal allows futures prices to respond immediately to new information, improving price discovery and reducing the risk of trading halts that can frustrate hedging strategies.

ADX retains the authority to impose temporary trading pauses during exceptional market conditions, a safeguard that aligns with the approach taken by most mature derivatives exchanges. The policy shift reflects confidence in the robustness of AD Clear's risk management framework and in CMA's strengthened supervisory toolkit. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2025, CMA holds early-intervention powers over systemically important market participants and can designate entities for enhanced oversight if concentrated exposures emerge.

By contrast, Dubai Financial Market's publicly reported activity in 2026 has focused primarily on cash equities, while Nasdaq Dubai continues to list its own equity futures series. ICE Futures Abu Dhabi handles energy-related contracts, including Murban crude oil futures. ADX's combination of expanding equity futures, Bloomberg data distribution and the removal of price limits positions it as the leading onshore derivatives venue in the UAE.

Practical Steps for Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers

The expanded futures suite gives UAE-based investment advisors a wider set of hedging instruments for client portfolios with ADX equity exposure. Advisors managing positions in ADNOC-related stocks, for example, can now use corresponding single stock futures to hedge sector risk without liquidating underlying holdings. The cash-settled structure simplifies settlement and avoids physical delivery complications.

However, the removal of daily price limits means that intraday volatility on futures - particularly on more volatile underlyings such as Presight AI - may increase. Advisors should review margin requirements with their brokers and ensure that client accounts carry sufficient collateral to absorb wider price swings. CMA's expanded regulatory perimeter includes derivatives within its supervisory scope, so firms offering futures trading must confirm that their licensing covers these activities and that suitability assessments are documented for each client.

What Clients are Asking their Advisors

Which companies now have single stock futures on ADX?

ADX now lists futures on 17 underlying securities. The six added in July 2026 are ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Logistics and Services, Presight AI, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Two Point Zero Group. Earlier contracts cover names such as Etisalat, First Abu Dhabi Bank, IHC, ADNOC Distribution and Aldar Properties.

How does the Bloomberg integration affect access to ADX derivatives?

Real-time pricing and market data for all ADX futures contracts now appear on the Bloomberg Terminal, which serves roughly 350,000 professional users worldwide. This means global fund managers and traders can monitor, chart and analyse ADX derivatives alongside instruments from other exchanges without needing separate data feeds.

What changed with ADX daily price limits on futures?

From 3 August 2026, ADX removed daily price limits on all exchange-traded funds and futures contracts. Prices can now move freely during the trading session, improving real-time price discovery. ADX retains the ability to impose temporary trading pauses during exceptional market conditions.

Are ADX single stock futures available to retail investors in the UAE?

ADX states that its futures are open to both institutional and retail investors. However, retail access depends on having an account with a licensed broker that offers derivatives trading, meeting suitability requirements and maintaining adequate margin. Investors should confirm eligibility and margin obligations with their broker before trading.