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.
Published on November 27
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.
As global trading volumes increase and more investors seek international exposure, these infrastructure companies benefit from every transaction, data request, and custody service.
From Nasdaq's technology running DFM to BNY Mellon safeguarding assets, these companies form the critical backbone that makes modern investing possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NDAQ: $51.38B
ICE: $89.11B
CME: $101.28B
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NASDAQ INC
NDAQ
Current Price
$91.19
Nasdaq provides the core trading technology for the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and operates the Nasdaq Dubai exchange, directly enabling market acce...
Nasdaq provides the core trading technology for the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and operates the Nasdaq Dubai exchange, directly enabling market access within the United Arab Emirates.
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC
ICE
Current Price
$157.40
The company operates ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD), a joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), providing a direct derivatives trading...
The company operates ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD), a joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), providing a direct derivatives trading venue in the United Arab Emirates.
CME GROUP INC
CME
Current Price
$275.54
CME Group maintains an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to serve its regional client base with derivatives products relevant ...
CME Group maintains an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to serve its regional client base with derivatives products relevant to the United Arab Emirates.
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On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 10.11% over the next year.
7 of 10 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.
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