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US Stock Infrastructure: Competition Risk Factors

As Fujairah's economy diversifies alongside the wider UAE, residents may seek exposure to global growth stories. This basket offers exposure to US and EU-listed companies that provide the essential infrastructure for global market access, such as exchanges and financial data providers.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on November 27

Your Basket's Financial Footprint

This basket's total market capitalisation is 689,829.93 and is heavily anchored by large-cap constituents, which tends to give it a more stable, lower-volatility profile.

Key Takeaways for Investors:
  • Large-cap dominance tends to offer more stability and lower volatility, aligning performance with the broader market.
  • Use as a core, long-term holding for diversified exposure rather than a speculative, high-growth trade.
  • Expect steady, long-term value growth rather than rapid, short-term explosive gains.
Total Market Cap
  • NDAQ: $51.38B

  • ICE: $89.11B

  • CME: $101.28B

  • Other

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

As the UAE economy diversifies, investors need exposure to the essential infrastructure that powers global markets. This group focuses on the 'picks and shovels' companies that form the backbone of the American financial system - the exchanges, data providers, and custody banks that enable international investing.

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What You Need to Know

These companies generate revenue from trading volumes, data subscriptions, and asset servicing fees. Their performance is tied to overall market activity and health, providing foundational exposure to the US financial ecosystem with direct connections to UAE markets.

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Why These Stocks

Each company was selected for its direct presence or operations in the UAE, from Nasdaq's technology powering Dubai Financial Market to CME's Dubai office serving regional clients. These aren't just US companies - they're integral to how UAE investors access global markets.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Direct UAE Connections

These aren't just US companies - they're the firms powering Dubai's exchanges, serving clients from DIFC offices, and enabling your access to global markets right from the Emirates.

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Growing Market Activity

As global trading volumes increase and more investors seek international exposure, these infrastructure companies benefit from every transaction, data request, and custody service.

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Essential Financial Plumbing

From Nasdaq's technology running DFM to BNY Mellon safeguarding assets, these companies form the critical backbone that makes modern investing possible.

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