Investing in the UAE: everything you need to know
Investing is one of two ways you can get exposure to financial markets. Learn how to get started, the investment vehicle you can get exposure to, and the risk involved.
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Investing essentials
When investing with us, you’ll use our stock trading account to buy assets like shares and ETFs to own outright, with the aim of making a profit over time. There are two ways to make money from an investment – when the value of the asset appreciates, and from dividend payments if the company grants them.
How to start investing: shares and ETFs
How to invest in shares
Discover how to buy and own company shares with us using our stock trading account. There are 10,000+ international shares to invest in to own a piece of the company.
How to invest in ETFs
Use exchange traded funds (ETFs) to invest in a collection of stocks that fit a particular theme to get exposure through a single point of entry.
How to invest in property
Learn more about buying income-producing real estate assets that are publicly listed and get dividend payments paid out to investors from rental income.
How to invest in property
Learn more about buying income-producing real estate assets that are publicly listed and get dividend payments paid out to investors from rental income.
Our investment product in the UAE
Stock trading (traditional investing)
Buy and hold thousands of global shares and investment trusts using our stock trading platform. You can earn profit from share price increases and dividends.
Stock trading (traditional investing)
Buy and hold thousands of global shares and investment trusts using our stock trading platform. You can earn profit from share price increases and dividends.
How to invest in bonds
Learn how to buy and sell corporate and government bonds and bond ETFs to diversify your portfolio and receive interest on the investment for the duration of the term.
How to invest in property
Learn more about buying income-producing real estate assets that are publicly listed and get dividend payments paid out to investors from rental income.
Latest investment news
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Alphabet Q2 2025 earnings preview: AI investments and legal challenges in focus
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Live share and ETF prices
Invest in thousands of global brands and ETFs using our stock trading account and earn dividend payments if the company grants them. You can buy and own a small piece of the brands you love and have voting rights on company matters. We offer more than 10,000 markets that you can invest in.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Out-of-hours share prices
Take advantage of multiple investment opportunities when the market has closed so that you don’t miss out on getting exposure. Our after-hours offering gives you access to the most popular US shares when there’s a lot of volatility in price due to the low number of active investors.
When there’s volatility, there tends to be a lot of risk involved in investing after hours. This is because there’s reduced liquidity and wider spreads, which can move the price quickly in either direction. You’ll have to take necessary steps to manage your risk.
Here’s a list of top US shares you can trade out of hours with us:
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Free investing resources for UAE traders
- Improve your knowledge base on how investing works using our extensive resource tools that are available on IG Academy
- Stay in the know on everything that’s happening in different markets by checking out our news updates before you get exposure
- Learn more about different investment strategies and styles you can use when investing, and learn how to improve your chances of success
What is investing?
Investing is buying and holding an asset with the aim of making a profit in the long run when the market price has appreciated. You can invest in shares, ETFs, and more.
How can beginners start investing in the UAE?
You can start investing in the UAE by picking the asset you want to get exposure to and researching its performance over time. You’d then open a stock trading account that enables you to get access to over 10,000 markets with us. To get exposure, you’d go long, and commit the full value of your position upfront.
How can I choose the best investment platform?
When looking for the best investment platform, you need to consider the types of investments it offers, the fees charged, the usability of the platform and customer support to clients.
Find out what you'll pay when investing with our award-winning platform.1
Discover how to manage your risk when trading and investing.
Explore the ins and outs of stock trading and learn how to get started.
1 Invest up to £20,000 in an ISA in 2020/21 without incurring capital gains or income tax. Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
2 Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022 and Professional Trader Awards 2019. Best trading app as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022.
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
- IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinions in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of a CFD. IG is not a financial advisor and all services are provided on an execution-only basis. This communication is not an offer or solicitation to enter into a transaction and shall not be construed as such.
- IG is a trading name of IG Limited a company registered at 2702 & 2703 Level 27, Tower 2, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. IG is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under reference No. F001780.
- The information on this site is not directed at residents of the United States, Belgium or any particular country outside the UAE and is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
