Dubai Financial Market Sees Record Q1 Growth
Dubai Financial Market reports impressive Q1 2025 performance with significant growth in trading value and investor engagement.
Summary
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) achieves a 67% increase in Average Daily Trading Value and a 61% rise in total traded value in Q1 2025, highlighting its robust market performance.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced a stellar start to 2025, showcasing remarkable growth in its first quarter financial results. The market's Average Daily Trading Value (ADTV) reached AED 663 million, marking the highest level in over a decade and representing a 67% year-on-year increase. Additionally, the total traded value surged by 61% to AED 41 billion compared to the same period last year.
This exceptional performance is further reflected in DFM's consolidated revenue, which grew to AED 186.5 million, a 26% increase from Q1 2024. The revenue was bolstered by AED 86 million in operating income and AED 100.5 million in investment returns and other income. The net profit before tax amounted to AED 134.9 million, up from AED 95.6 million in the previous year.
DFM's ability to attract a diverse investor base played a crucial role in this success. In Q1 2025, the market welcomed 19,366 new investors, with 86% being foreign nationals. Institutional investors dominated the trading scene, accounting for 72% of the total trading value, with foreign investors contributing 53%.
Despite a slight 1% decline in the total market capitalization of DFM-listed companies, which stood at AED 897 billion at the end of March 2025, the overall market sentiment remains positive. H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM, emphasized the market's resilience and its role in strengthening Dubai's position as a global financial hub.
Given the robust trading activity and strong investor engagement, DFM is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory. The market's commitment to transparency, innovation, and sustainable opportunities for stakeholders further enhances its appeal.
For investors, the current performance of DFM suggests a 'buy' strategy. The market's upward momentum, coupled with its strategic initiatives and strong investor confidence, presents a compelling case for investment. As global market conditions evolve, DFM's dynamic environment offers potential for substantial returns.
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Summary
In the first quarter of 2025, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) reported significant growth, achieving a net profit before tax of AED 134.9 million. The Average Daily Trading Value (ADTV) reached its highest level in over a decade at AED 663 million, marking a 67% increase from the previous year. Total consolidated revenue rose by 26% year-on-year to AED 186.5 million, while the total traded value increased by 61% to AED 41 billion. DFM attracted 19,366 new investors, with 86% being foreign nationals. Institutional investors accounted for 72% of the total trading value, with foreign investors contributing 53%. Despite a slight 1% decline in market capitalization to AED 897 billion, the DFM maintained strong trading activity and investor confidence, reinforcing Dubai's status as a leading financial hub.
