DFM starts trading equity futures on stocks of Dewa and Bahrain’s GFH – The National

DFM starts trading equity futures on stocks of Dewa and Bahrain’s GFH – The National

The Dubai Financial Market has started trading equity futures contracts on individual stocks of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group.

The move comes as part of the bourse plans to diversify its product offering, attract new investors and boost market liquidity.

Earlier this month, Oman crude oil futures began trading on the emirate’s stock market, making it accessible to a large number of investors.