XTB Expands to UAE with New ETF Investment Plans

<p>Following a
successful start in other parts of the world, the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/o/online-trading/">online trading</a> platform XTB
has launched a new service targeting passive investors in the United Arab
Emirates. The product, called Investment Plans, allows investors to build
diversified portfolios easily comprised of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).</p><p>XTB Launches New
Investment Product in UAE</p><p>Investment
Plans make accessing ETFs more convenient by providing premade portfolios that
investors can invest in, with allocations automatically handled based on risk
preferences. The plans start at just $15 and allow combining up to 9 ETFs
covering various assets and geographies.</p><p>The product
is tailored toward investors seeking passive investment options without
intensive portfolio management. Achraf Drid, the CEO of XTB for the Middle East
and North Africa, said the new recurring deposit feature enhances convenience
further.</p><p>“We see a
great potential in ETFs and passive investing as this is a powerful investment
option to build a diversified portfolio without the need to hand-pick the
instruments one-by-one,” Drid added.</p><p>XTB firstly introduced this new product <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/exclusive-xtb-introduces-etf-based-investment-plans-to-lure-passive-investors/" target="_blank" rel="follow">at the end of September</a>,
following successful tests in the Romanian market. It was then launched in
Portugal, Slovakia, and Poland, gradually reaching other European markets. Now,
the offer has expanded to include products for retail investors in the
UAE. </p><p>In line
with XTB's commission-free pricing model, the new Investment Plans do not
charge commissions or account fees. The plans are available via XTB's mobile
apps. Currently, the Poland-founded XTB supports over 847,000 customers
globally in accessing financial markets.</p><p>XTB Expands in the UAE</p><p>This is another addition for local traders after gaining the opportunity
to trade <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/xtb-expands-in-uae-fractional-share-trading-now-available/" target="_blank" rel="follow">in fractional shares less than a month ago</a>. The minimum transaction
value is EUR 10. Similar to passive investment plans, fractional shares were first tested in Romania where they were introduced at the beginning of
last year.</p><p>Finance Magnates reported last week that the Investment Plans, which have just debuted in the UAE, have received a new feature. This refers to the option of "<a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/exclusive-xtb-introduces-auto-trading-in-passive-investment-offering/" target="_blank" rel="follow">auto-investing</a>", which allows for setting a fixed amount to fund the ETF-based passive instruments.</p><p>XTB MENA commenced its operations in October 2021, initially providing basic FX/CFD instruments, then expanding to <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/c/cryptocurrencies/">cryptocurrencies</a>, and in 2023, to stocks as well. </p><p>The launch of the passive trading offering today (Monday) coincided with the news that <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/executives/xtb-uk-enhances-leadership-with-finance-veteran-from-gain-capital-and-forexcom/" target="_blank" rel="follow">XTB has hired Kathleen Brooks</a> as the Research Director. She brings 15 years of industry experience, having previously worked with GAIN Capital and Forex.com.</p>

This article was written by Damian Chmiel at www.financemagnates.com.