Enjoy our 30+ ETF CFDs

Advantages of trading ETFs in UAE with ATFX

  • 1:20 leverage
  • Wide range of asset class to diversify portfolio
  • Covered wide sectors & regions
  • Underlying asset managed by fund manager
  • Competitive spread
  • No extra fee or commission
  • Traders can trade the stock markets after-hours trading

ETFs in UAE Investment

Whenever you have cash constraints and prefer lower investment minimums, ETFs are a suitable option to enter the market. Simply put, you can buy a single ETF at the same price you would purchase a share at an index. For example, if you do not meet the minimum price for one share in a single company, you could buy an ETF in which the same company is one of the tracked instruments.

Exchange-traded funds make it easy to begin investing. They are straightforward and easy to understand. Therefore, a beginner investor can use ETFs to generate passive income with good returns.

For more clarity, here are some unique characteristics of ETFs and how ETF investment takes place.

In practice, when you buy an ETF, you buy fractions of a collection of multiple stocks in one go. An investor purchases shares in an ETF, and that money is spread out to buy a collection of attractive investments that meet a certain objective. For example, if someone buys the S&P 500 ETF, he indirectly invests among 500 companies listed in that index.

ETFs work a bit like mutual funds. However, mutual funds have a fixed daily price and a fixed purchase amount. Another small difference is that with mutual funds, all transactions take time. ETFs can be purchased just like stocks listed on major exchanges. The advantage ETFs have is that you only need to choose how many ETF shares you want to buy and trade them like stocks. The prices fluctuate throughout the day; anyone can trade them if the markets are open.

Difference between ETFs and Mutual funds

ETFs Mutual Funds
ETFs allow investors to simultaneously spread a single trade over many stocks and bonds. A single trade can capture many market segments. Investors pool money to invest in a diversified portfolio.
You can buy ETFs from any exchange. Investors must purchase mutual funds directly from the company that issues the shares.
Prices continually fluctuate when the market is open. You can purchase ETFs any time during market hours. Mutual funds will have the market price fixed once per day.

ETFs in the UAE: a Comparison With Mutual Funds

Characteristics ETFs Mutual Funds
Diversification Benefits
Intraday Pricing
Options Trading
Margin Buying
Short Selling
Control over Capital Gains Treatment

ETFs in UAE: How much to Invest in ETF per Month

Trading ETFs in the UAE does not require a theoretical minimum or maximum amount of money you can invest. With its inherent diversification capabilities, ETF investment allows you to start with a small amount while gaining exposure to a range of stocks in one click. ETF can be traded similarly to how you would trade a stock, offering enhanced diversification.

Some brokers offer fractional shares, allowing you to invest with as little as $10, depending on the fraction of the ETF price.

Regardless of your investment amount, you need to factor in extra for the fees you might pay. Transaction costs are incurred when you make a purchase or a sale.

Commissions, some broker charge them while others offer zero-commission trading. Always confirm these fees and commissions with your chosen one before you trade.

As a trader you have the ability to purchase as many ETFs you want based on their price and your trading strategy.

When you make your first deposit, a broker or custodian company will hold your money. Use your created account to monitor your portfolio and available balances every time you log in.

.a{fill:#0f2c52;}

Tight Spreads

ATFX offers some of the most competitive spreads.

.cls-1 { fill: #0f2c52; }

Trading Tools

Free trading tools allow you to analyse situations better.

.a{fill:#0f2c52;}

Best Platforms

Trade on MT4 or MT5, the world’s most popular trading platform.

ETFs in UAE: How much to Invest in ETF per Month

Flexible trading options​

Unlike traditional mutual funds, ETFs can fluctuate in price like stock prices. This allows you to trade by financing, shorting, or trading options, providing more flexibility than traditional mutual funds.

Portfolio diversity

Investing in ETFs is like investing in multiple securities at the same time, you can diversify your portfolio and reduce risk.

Transparency

ETFs are designed to mimic & track the composition of an index.

.st0{fill:none;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;}

Global investment

Some ETFs track markets in different regions or even different countries. Making investing in ETFs a great choice for investing in U.S. stocks and overseas markets.

.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{enable-background:new ;}

Lower cost

Unlike traditional mutual funds, ETFs can fluctuate in price like stock prices. This allows you to trade by financing, shorting, or trading options, providing more flexibility than traditional mutual funds.

Trade ETFs in UAE with ATFX

ATFX offers 20+ new ETF CFDs with the most popular Financial, Technological, and Energy shares. You can trade these ETFs directly from your ATFX account. Get the best market prices and use our 1:20 leverage to trade larger positions.

ATFX gives you a convenient option to trade a contract-for-difference on ETFs. In trading CFDs, an investor does not have to purchase or sell a claim to an ETF on any exchange. They can trade on the price movements of the underlying ETF. A trader can go long or short without any ownership interest restrictions. (There is no ownership interest when you trade CFDs)

With CFDs, you can trade an ETF in any direction, from any market sector, and in any region around the globe. If you anticipate a decline in growth or value, you can short-sell an ETF CFD to profit from its value drop. Whenever you anticipate its value appreciating, you simply buy the ETF CFD.

ETF trading in CFDs allows you to apply leverage only to commit a small portion of the preferred notional value to enter a trade. This greatly reduces the capital requirements for trading ETFs. You can diversify and apply your capital over a broader range of trading opportunities.

With an ATFX account, you can trade a wide selection of ETF CFDs, giving you numerous options to match your investment interests. Furthermore, you only pay a small commission per trade, avoiding additional markups.

Trade ETFs in UAE with ATFX

Instruments Name Minimum Spreads
#ETF-ARGT Global X MSCI Argentina ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-ASHR Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-DIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF(CFD) 0.08
#ETF-EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EFA iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EIDO iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EPP iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-ERUS iShares MSCI Russia Capped ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWH iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWM iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWT iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWW iShares MSCI Mexico ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-GDX VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-GLD SPDR Gold Trust ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-GXC SPDR S&P China ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-ILF iShares Latin America 40 ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF(CFD) 0.08
#ETF-IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-IYY iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-KSA iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-SMIN iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-SPY SPDR S&P 500 Index ETF(CFD) 0.08
#ETF-THD iShares MSCI Thailand ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-USO United States Oil Fund ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-VNM VanEck Vietnam ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-VNQ Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-VUG Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-XLE SPDR Energy Select Sector Fund ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-XLF SPDR Financial Select Sector Fund ETF(CFD) 0.05
#ETF-XLK SPDR Technology Select Sector ETF(CFD) 0.05

Register for an account

1.

Register Live Account

Complete the Live Trading Account application form & send all your e-KYC requirements.

2.

Get Verified

We will verify and establish your identity through a series of security questions. Once we have verified identity, we will set up your account.

3.

Start Trading

Start Trading & Fund Your Account. Go to your dashboard and fund your account to start trading online on our platforms.

FAQ

Question Tab Title 1

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.

Question Tab Title 2

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.

Question Tab Title 3

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.