Brokerages opened 68,043 new investor accounts during the first ten months of 2026, while 6.9 million transactions worth AED350.6 billion were executed. The figures underline continued retail and institutional interest in Dubai equities
Dubai, UAE: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) brokerages opened 68,043 new investor accounts during the first ten months of 2026, highlighting continued interest in the emirate’s stock market. Brokerage firms also executed more than 6.9 million transactions worth AED350.6 billion between January and October.
According to figures reported by Al Bayan, the exchange attracted investors amid strong corporate earnings, diverse investment opportunities and continued activity in leading Dubai-listed companies.
Dubai Financial Market Records Strong Trading Activity
The 30 brokerage companies operating on DFM handled transactions involving approximately 104.7 billion shares during the ten-month period.
Although new account openings remained substantial, they declined from 74,686 during the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting a moderation in registrations compared with last year.
March recorded 12,837 new accounts, followed by July with 11,366. October contributed another 3,637 accounts, demonstrating continued investor registrations towards the end of the reporting period.
Leading Brokerages Attract New Investors
BHM Capital recorded the highest number of new investor accounts, adding 21,980 during the first ten months.
Emirates NBD Securities followed with 13,083 accounts, while Al Ramz Capital registered 8,480. Abu Dhabi Islamic Securities added 8,403 accounts, followed by Mashreq Securities with 4,859.
The figures highlight the role of established brokerage companies in connecting investors with Dubai’s expanding financial markets.
International Investors Support Market Growth
DFM’s latest financial results also showed growing international participation, with foreign investors accounting for 72% of new investor registrations during the first nine months of 2026. Institutional investors represented 73% of traded value, while foreign investors contributed 51% of overall trading activity.
DFM’s investor base exceeded 1.3 million by September 2026. The continued growth in brokerage activity and investor participation reflects Dubai’s efforts to strengthen its capital markets, improve trading accessibility and attract international investment. Further market development and digital trading services could help sustain investor interest.
