KraneShares has announced the listing of two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX): the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (Ticker: KWIN).
The AGIX ETF provides exposure to both public and private artificial intelligence companies, including SpaceX and Anthropic, offering access to high-growth innovation themes and a selection of private companies. The fund is scheduled to be directly listed on ADX on April 16 2026.
Meanwhile, the KWIN ETF, developed in collaboration between KraneShares and Wahed Invest, offers a differentiated Shari’ah-compliant income strategy beyond traditional Sukuk-based instruments. The initial offering price period will run from April 15 to 21, with the fund expected to be listed on ADX by the end of April 2026.
The two ETFs are cross-listed from the New York Stock Exchange, further reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a growing hub for innovative and globally in-demand investment products.
Oceane Global will act as market maker for both funds, supporting liquidity and trading efficiency on ADX, while Waystone will serve as legal representative for the listings, ensuring regulatory alignment and structural support.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, said the cross-listing marks another step forward in expanding access to global investment opportunities, noting that the launch responds to growing demand for exposure to high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, alongside income solutions aligned with regional priorities, including Shari’ah-compliant strategies.
He added that the exchange recorded a 183 per cent increase in ETF trading value and nearly 134 per cent growth in the number of ETF investors year-on-year in March alone, underscoring strong market momentum.
Jonathan Krane, Founder and CEO of KraneShares, said the dual listing reflects rising global demand for differentiated ETF exposure, highlighting that AGIX combines listed AI leaders with select private innovators in a single liquid vehicle, while KWIN provides an alternative income strategy aligned with Islamic investment principles.
Anthony Sassine, CEO of Oceane Global, said the collaboration supports the development of a strong ETF ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, ensuring efficient trading and access to global opportunities for both institutional and retail investors.
Caoimhghin O’Donnell, CEO of Waystone Management Company Middle East, added that the partnership facilitates robust structuring and regulatory compliance, enabling international ETF products to be efficiently introduced within the UAE market framework.
The new listings build on the successful cross-listing of KraneShares China ETF (KWEB) and KraneShares Global Carbon Credit ETF (KRBN) on ADX in December 2025, marking a further step in strengthening the region’s capital markets infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and its listed companies are heading to Hong Kong for its annual Global Investor Outreach on April 14 to 16, presenting Abu Dhabi’s resilient growth story and the breadth of investment opportunities available through the ADX. This roadshow will be held on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026.
Hong Kong will be the ADX’s first international stop for 2026, connecting international capital with the high-growth opportunities emerging from the UAE’s capital. This mission reinforces the long-standing, mutually respectful relationship between Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong—two of the world’s most sophisticated financial hubs. Both markets have shared a commitment to foster closer cross-border business and investment collaboration.
In direct response to international asset managers and institutional investors, this outreach focuses on the specific growth trajectories of ADX-listed entities and highlights the ADX’s market infrastructure offering as one of the top 20 global exchanges and the second-largest in the region by market capitalization (over $850 billion). The visit to Hong Kong reflects the positive synergy between Middle Eastern capital and Asian institutional expertise. The roadshow allows the ADX to present its diversified investment offerings across dividend-yielding sectors and high-growth industries.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, said: “Hong Kong is an important gateway for global capital, and our annual roadshow reflects the strong, ongoing relationship we have built with the investor community there. Investors are increasingly looking toward Abu Dhabi not just as a safe haven, but also as a primary engine of alpha in sectors ranging from renewable energy, AI, utilities, healthcare, and fintech. Our presence in Hong Kong is a proactive response to the global investment community’s appetite for diversified, high-yield opportunities.
We are here to provide a direct gateway to Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation, offering a transparent platform for investors to engage with our blue-chip companies and understand the compelling investment opportunities available across our market.” Amid global market volatility, the ADX continues to be a resilient yet vibrant investment gateway, supported by Abu Dhabi’s AA/Aa2 credit ratings and a stable regulatory environment. Investors’ confidence in the ADX is validated by the heightened trading activity and volume.
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