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US Financial Infrastructure: Worth RAK Investment?

As Ras Al Khaimah investors increasingly look towards global markets, understanding the US financial ecosystem offers a way to participate in international growth. This basket provides exposure to the US-listed financial infrastructure companies, such as exchange operators and asset managers, that underpin global market access.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on November 25

Your Basket's Financial Footprint

This basket's total market capitalisation is $465.95B and is heavily anchored by large-cap constituents, giving it a generally stable, lower-risk profile.

Key Takeaways for Investors:
  • Large-cap dominance generally implies lower volatility and closer tracking of broader markets, suggesting more stable performance.
  • Suitable as a core, long-term holding for diversified portfolios rather than a high-risk, speculative allocation.
  • Expect steady, incremental value over time; unlikely to produce rapid, short-term explosive gains.
Total Market Cap
  • NDAQ: $50.50B

  • CME: $99.41B

  • ICE: $87.18B

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About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

Rather than picking individual consumer or tech stocks, this collection focuses on the 'picks and shovels' of the investment world. These are the essential companies that facilitate global market access - the exchange operators, asset managers, and data providers that form the backbone of the US financial system.

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What You Need to Know

This group targets US-listed financial infrastructure companies that benefit from overall market activity. These firms generate revenue from trading fees, asset management charges, and data services regardless of which specific stocks perform well, offering exposure to the broader health of global markets.

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Why These Stocks

Each company was selected for its direct connection to the UAE market through local offices, subsidiaries, or operations. From Nasdaq Dubai to DIFC-based asset managers, these firms already serve the region, making them particularly relevant for Ras Al Khaimah investors seeking US market exposure.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Global Gateway Companies

These firms are your direct connection to US markets, with established operations right here in the UAE. They're already serving regional investors and facilitating cross-border investment flows.

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Revenue from Market Activity

Unlike individual stocks that rise and fall, these companies profit from the overall activity in financial markets. More trading, more data usage, more asset management - all means more revenue for these infrastructure players.

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The Foundation of Finance

You're investing in the essential machinery that makes global investing possible. These are the exchanges, data providers, and asset managers that every serious investor relies on to access markets worldwide.

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