ADX deepens US equity access with GQG Partners ETF cross-listing

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange expands its ETF marketplace to 27 funds, bringing sophisticated American equity strategies within reach of regional investors through a November listing.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange continues to evolve as a destination for diversified international investment, with the planned cross-listing of the GQG US Equity ETF marking another meaningful step in that journey. The fund, which currently trades on NYSE Arca, will open to UAE investors and member markets on the Tabadul network from 9 to 13 November, with formal listing on ADX scheduled for 19 November 2026.

GQG Partners, a boutique investment management firm established in 2016, brings considerable expertise to the offering. The fund focuses on high-quality American companies characterised by sustainable competitive advantages and durable earnings potential, while actively managing downside risk. As of early November 2026, the GQG US Equity ETF held US$473 million in assets under management, with significant positions in companies including Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet and Amazon.

The listing reinforces ADX’s role as the region’s largest and most active ETF marketplace. Earlier this month, the exchange welcomed two South Korea-focused ETFs managed by Hanwha Asset Management, broadening access to sectors including advanced manufacturing, technology, defence and aerospace. This expansion reflects a broader strategy to provide local and regional investors with sophisticated, differentiated opportunities beyond traditional market exposures.

GQG Partners itself has established meaningful roots in Abu Dhabi. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm maintains its international headquarters in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, with approximately 20 professionals based there. The firm manages US$149.2 billion globally across its platforms, serving institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide through offices in London, New York, Seattle, Sydney and Tacoma alongside its Abu Dhabi presence.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The cross-listing represents a tangible expansion of investment choice for Abu Dhabi’s increasingly sophisticated investor base. With 27 ETFs now available through ADX, the exchange provides access to strategies that complement the emirate’s own economic diversification efforts, allowing capital to flow into carefully managed American equity exposure alongside regional and emerging-market opportunities.

The presence of an asset manager of GQG Partners’ scale and expertise within ADGM underscores Abu Dhabi’s standing as a financial hub of genuine international standing. As the emirate continues to develop its capital markets infrastructure and attract investment professionals, each such listing strengthens the ecosystem that supports both institutional and individual investors navigating global markets.

Source: WAM

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