Trading and investing platform eToro is beginning a phased rollout of all Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs) to its platform for all investors in the UAE.
In response to growing demand from retail investors for greater access to Asian markets, eToro is rolling out access to Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and leveraged and inverse products to its UAE investors.
As part of this launch, investors will also gain access to high-quality, real-time pricing data provided by Hong Kong Stock Exchange. eToro says this development will significantly enhance access to Chinese and other Asian equities on its platform, broadening investment opportunities for eToro users globally.
“The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is one of the world’s leading financial hubs – a gateway between China and international markets, home to some of the largest and most innovative companies in Asia,” explained George Naddaf, managing Director MENA at eToro. “With this new addition, UAE investors can now access a broader range of Chinese and Asian equities directly on the eToro platform.
“This expansion enhances our already diverse market offering and reinforces our commitment to making global investing more accessible. In an environment of global uncertainty, it provides a timely opportunity for UAE-based investors to diversify beyond traditional US-heavy portfolios and tap into Asia’s long-term growth potential.”
The news comes shortly after eToro unveiled findings from its latest survey, which found that 87 per cent of UAE retail investors now rely on fintech platforms; signaling a major shift in how financial services are accessed and trusted.
Making global markets more accessible
In response to the latest launch, Yossi Brandes, VP of execution services at eToro, said: “At eToro, our mission is to make global markets more accessible to everyone, which is why we have enabled access to more than 20 stock exchanges. By expanding our stock and ETP offering to include more companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – one of the world’s top ten stock exchanges by market capitalisation – we are further strengthening this commitment, providing investors with access to leading Chinese and international companies.”
The inclusion of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed instruments further strengthens eToro’s global equities offering, enabling users to trade assets from over 20 stock exchanges through a single platform.
Winnie Sin, head of data business, platform and market structure development at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, said: “This collaboration will enhance retail investors’ access to the Hong Kong market and empower their decision-making with high-quality market data. With our unique role as the superconnector between Mainland China and the rest of the world, we are dedicated to enhancing capital market channels, products, and partnerships, thereby reinforcing our position as the leading platform that connects capital with opportunity.”
Earlier this year, eToro added Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange stocks, providing investors with access to over 30 leading UAE companies across diverse sectors, including energy, real estate, banking, finance, technology and healthcare.
