How to Trade

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) is committed to providing investors various information resources and tools to facilitate making informed investment decisions.

This section in brief outlines how to trade on DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities through the Dubai Financial Market, whether you are new to the DFM and are looking to open an Investor Account, or an existing investor looking to manage your portfolio more effectively.

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai are open to investors of any nationality based in any country. Any individual or institution can apply for an Investor Number (NIN) with the Dubai CSD in order to trade both DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities.

You can apply for an Investor Number (NIN) and start trading by following the steps below:

You can apply for an Investor Number through one of the following options:

DFM App
Apply for an investor number in minutes through a simplified process on the DFM App

eServices
Accessible on DFM website, you may submit the form and the required documents.

Register to DFM eServices at DFM Website
Login with the username and password
Select the eFORMS tab
Select the form and complete it
Attach the required documents and click on ‘Submit’
The investor will receive the Investor Number through SMS

You will be notified by email once the status of the request is updated

Investor Affairs at Dubai CSD
Dubai CSD Investor Affairs Desk at the DFM Trading Floor, Ground floor, World Trade Centre (Sheikh Rashid Tower), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, T: +971 4 305 5555, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM–3:00PM.

Submit required documents
Sign the Investor Number Request form electronically
An investor Number will be issued directly
An SMS will be sent to the investor on his/her registered number

Required Documents for (Individuals) :

UAE Nationals: Valid copy of Emirates National ID
Residents: Valid copy of Emirates National ID and Passport
Non Residents: Valid copy of the passport

Plus, specific documentations depending on:

Minor (Below 21 years)	The signature of the Guardian (the Father) Valid copy of the guardian’s Passport or Emirates National ID In case of a guardian other than the father: true copy of duly authenticated guardianship order issued by the court or Notary public Guardianship orders issued outside UAE must be certified by the UAE Embassy in those countries or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Marsoom Holder	Valid copy of the Marsoom issued from Federal Authority for Identify and Citizenship addressed to Dubai CSD or to Whom It May Concern
Representative	Valid copy of a duly authenticated Power of Attorney issued from the court or Notary Public Valid copy of the representative’s Passport or Emirates National ID A Power of Attorney issued from other countries must be authenticated by the official authorities and the UAE Embassy in those countries or by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
If the selected payment method is “Bank Transfer”	Copy of the bank statement or certified bank letter, mentioning clearly the bank account details. The bank account should be in the name of the investor

Required Documents for (Heirs Account):

True copy of the Death Certificate
True copy of a duly certified Legal Declaration and/or Inheritance Limitation
Valid copy of the Passport (Residents & nonresidents) or Emirates National ID (for UAE Nationals & Residents) of all Heirs and representative
Valid copy of a duly authenticated Power of Attorney issued by the court on behalf of all Heirs
Any document issued from other countries must be authenticated by the official authorities and the UAE Embassy in those countries or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Required Documents for (Companies/Institutions/Governments/Banks /Funds/ Trading Members registered at DFM):

Completed Investor Number Request Form and have it duly signed by the Authorized Signatory
Valid copy of the Trade License and Commercial Register
True copy of the Memorandum of Association
a duly authenticated Authorized signatory letter issued by the company
Valid copy of the Emirates National ID (for UAE Nationals and Residents) or Valid Copy of the Passport) Residents and NON Residents partners/authorized signatory
Bank statement or certified bank letter, Bank account should be in the name of the company.

If a Fund:

Inside the UAE: a duly authenticated license letter from the Central Bank
Outside the UAE: authenticated documents from the official authorities

If a Bank:

Inside the UAE: a duly authenticated license letter from the Central Bank
Outside the UAE: the authenticated documents from the official authorities

If a Trading Member registered at DFM:

Valid copy of Brokerage License from the UAE Securities Commodities Authority (SCA) or the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
An Official Letter issued from Market Operations Department at DFM that approves opening Investor Number at DFM

Trading Member
You can approach a DFM licensed brokerage and they will obtain an Investor Number on your behalf by filling Investor Number Request Form and attaching supporting documents.

After obtaining an Investor Number (NIN) from Dubai CSD, appoint a licensed broker by opening a trading account and complete the necessary forms.
The broker carries out the trading transactions (selling and buying) at your instructions.
Different brokers may offer different services and products to their clients. To select a brokerage firm, view the full list of licensed brokerage firms, including common members across DFM and Nasdaq Dubai and their services. You can contact the brokers to inquire about the products and services they offer to investors.

Now that you appointed a broker, you can start trading through the options provided by your broker such as through the phone or online. You can monitor the prices and trading data of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities on www.dfm.ae by registering for real-time data access.

DFM and Nasdaq Dubai together provide a wide choice of financial instruments to investors which include Listed Equities, D erivatives, ETFs, Bonds and Sukuk.

Trading hours:

		Start Time	End Time
1	Pre-opening session	09:30	10:00
2	Trading session	10:00	14:45
3	Pre-closing session	14:45	14:55
4	Trading at last	14:55	15:00
5	DFM Close	15:00

You can view your portfolio, trading activity, and cash dividends directly on the DFM app or through www.dfm.ae. Dubai Financial Market (DFM) provides a wide range of online “eServices”, which include:

Real Time Data
You can keep track of latest trades and price changes on DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities

iVESTOR Card
You can apply for an iVESTOR card and access controls and online statements

Your Portfolio
Track your stock portfolio and transactions instantly online with 24/7 access. View various types of statements with up to date information.

Submit and Track Requests
Submit and track online requests to DFM for various types of services including:

DFM Investor Number (NIN) Request Form
Transfer of Securities Ownership requests
Update Investor Information Form
Cash Dividends Services Requests
Request Form for Transfer securities between Dubai CSD and Trading Members

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