As the United Arab Emirates diversifies its economy, residents may also look to diversify their personal investments on a global scale. This basket offers exposure to a range of globally-listed companies that reflect international market trends and asset classes.
Published on November 12
These companies power the world's financial markets. When global investing grows, they benefit directly from increased trading, data demand, and asset management fees.
Many of these firms already operate from Dubai's DIFC, creating natural bridges between your local market knowledge and global investment opportunities.
Instead of picking individual international companies, you're investing in the very systems that make global markets work - a smart way to capture worldwide growth.
Just as the UAE has diversified its economy beyond oil, residents can diversify their investments beyond regional markets. This group focuses on the infrastructure companies that make global investing possible - from asset managers to stock exchanges. By investing in these foundational entities, you gain exposure to international market trends and reduce dependency on any single economy.
This collection targets companies that form the backbone of global finance - major asset managers, index providers, and stock exchanges. These aren't individual company bets, but rather investments in the systems that power worldwide markets. Many of these firms already have established operations in Dubai and the DIFC, creating natural connections to the region.
Each company was selected for its fundamental role in global markets and existing ties to the UAE region. From BlackRock's DIFC office to ICE's Abu Dhabi energy futures, these firms provide essential services that connect regional investors to worldwide opportunities. They represent the infrastructure that enables international diversification.
The basket's total market capitalisation is 522,409.45 and is dominated by large-cap constituents that anchor the portfolio's profile.
BLK: $168.46B
MSCI: $43.91B
BEN: $11.89B
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BLACKROCK INC
BLK
Current Price
$1,177.80
Global asset manager BlackRock serves regional clients through its established subsidiary and office located within the Dubai International Financial ...
Global asset manager BlackRock serves regional clients through its established subsidiary and office located within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
MSCI INC
MSCI
Current Price
$566.34
Global index provider MSCI supports its Middle East client base through its dedicated regional office located in the Dubai International Financial Cen...
Global index provider MSCI supports its Middle East client base through its dedicated regional office located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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5 of 7 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.
