Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recently announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving record trading activity and sustained investor engagement.
During Q1 2025, DFM achieved its highest average daily trading value (ADTV) in more than a decade at AED663 million, a 67 percent year-on-year increase. In addition, it witnessed a 61 percent surge in total traded value to AED41 billion ($11.16 billion), compared to AED25.5 billion in Q1 2024.
“DFM has maintained strong performance and high investor confidence, as reflected in record trading activity levels, despite evolving global market conditions,” stated Helal Saeed Al Marri, chairman of DFM.
Revenue hits AED186.5 million
In addition to this robust trading performance, DFM’s total consolidated revenue reached AED186.5 million in Q1 2025, compared to AED148.1 million in the same period of 2024. Revenue included AED86 million in operating income and AED100.5 million in investment returns and other income.
Meanwhile, net profit before tax stood at AED134.9 million, compared to AED95.6 million in Q1 2024. Total expenses excluding tax reached AED51.6 million, compared to AED52.5 million in the prior-year period.
“Our resilient and dynamic market environment continues to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global financial hub. We remain steadfast in our commitment to transparency, innovation and creating sustainable opportunities for our stakeholders,” added Al Marri.
Average daily trades rise 33 percent to 13,400
Building on the positive momentum of 2024, DFM achieved its ADTV in more than a decade, driven by robust trading volumes and strong capital inflows, despite global uncertainties impacting investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the total market capitalization of DFM-listed companies stood at AED897 billion at the end of March 2025, representing a slight decline of 1 percent compared to year-end 2024.
Average daily trades rose by 33 percent year-on-year to 13,400 trades per day, underlining growing liquidity and active investor engagement.
“DFM’s record trading performance in the first quarter of 2025 is a clear reflection of the strength and growing depth of our market. Sustained trading activity, strong capital inflows and increased participation from institutional and international investors demonstrate the continued trust in DFM and in Dubai’s vision as a global financial hub. As we move forward, we remain focused on building on this momentum, further enhancing liquidity, and creating value for all market participants,” commented Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai.
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DFM attracts 19,366 new investors
Investor interest also remained strong, with DFM attracting 19,366 new investors during Q1 2025, 86 percent of whom were foreign nationals. Foreign investors contributed 53 percent of total trading value, with foreign ownership of market capitalization remaining steady at 21 percent.
Furthermore, institutional investors continued to show increased confidence, accounting for 72 percent of total trading value, up from 65 percent in the same period last year, reinforcing DFM’s growing appeal to a diversified global investor base.
