ADS Securities volumes up 75 % during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi-based forex and commodities trading firm ADS Securities reported a 75 per cent rise in trading volumes during the Holy Month of Ramadan, compared with July. The increase was driven by new clients joining the platform and was supported by strong regional and international growth. 

The significant rise in volumes, during a time, which is normally considered slow for business in the region, was largely driven by European and Asian clients signing up with ADS Securities and taking advantage of dynamic market conditions. 

Philippe Ghanem, Managing Director of ADS Securities said: “We had expected Ramadan to be quiet but clients both from the region and across the world responded to the opportunity to gain from forex and commodity trading. At a time when traditional investments like equities are under a lot of pressure, many institutional and HNW traders see forex and commodities as asset classes that can meet their investment objectives. For us, it is significant that many international investors have seen the prices and the quality of services we offer and are switching to our ADS Trader platform.” 

ADS Securities provides on and offline trading of forex and commodities. Working with some of the world’s largest and best known liquidity providers, the company offers clients market leading prices and spreads. From its Abu Dhabi headquarters, multicultural teams manage clients in all the main global markets. As liquidity in Far East markets softens and before Western markets have built up, the Middle East offers a unique trading opportunity offering deep liquidity and a strong market. 

“We have been operational since March this year and expect significant month on month increases in our trading volumes, but to have achieved such an increase through Ramadan is extremely satisfying. It shows that professional and high net-worth traders from around the world have assessed our offer and want to trade with us. The volume of trading also reflects the volatile nature of the markets, which has allowed traders to execute aggressive investment strategies,” added Ghanem. 

ADS Securities is based in Abu Dhabi and is licensed by the Central Bank of UAE. Traders who are interested in opening an account with ADS Securities can find more information on www.ads-securities.com