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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.

Difference between ETFs and Mutual funds
ETFs | Mutual Funds |
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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.
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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.
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.
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 |
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#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 |
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