KraneShares to cross-list two more of its ETFs on ADX

A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)

KraneShares, a global asset manager known for delivering differentiated exposure to China, climate and emerging technologies, has announced plans to cross-list two more of its Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), bringing its total ETF cross-listings on the exchange to four.

The two ETFs — the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (KWIN) — are set to be cross-listed on the ADX in the coming days.

The funds are cross-listed from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a growing hub for innovative investment products. 

AGIX, which will be directly listed on April 16, 2026, provides exposure to both publicly listed and select private artificial intelligence companies, including firms such as SpaceX and Anthropic.

The ETF tracks the Solactive Etna Artificial General Intelligence Index, which captures companies engaged in developing and applying AI technologies across hardware, infrastructure and applications. 

The index includes companies involved in semiconductors and data centres that support large language models, as well as firms offering cloud and data services for AI training and deployment, and businesses using AI to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve customer experience. The constituents are selected based on a proprietary AI Exposure Score, providing comprehensive exposure across the AI value chain.

KWIN, developed in collaboration with Wahed Invest, offers a Sharia-compliant alternative income strategy beyond traditional Sukuk. The ETF is designed for investors seeking option-based income, using a strategy that involves taking long equity positions while simultaneously selling call options and buying out options to achieve a delta-neutral outcome.

The option income generated through this strategy is reinvested into the fund, which may reduce the frequency of taxable distributions. The initial offering period for KWIN will run from April 15 to April 21, 2026, with the ETF expected to list on the ADX by the end of April. 

Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX Group, said: “Today’s cross-listing marks another step forward for ADX as we expand access to global opportunities. The launch of AGIX and KWIN responds to growing demand for exposure to high-growth themes like AI, alongside income solutions aligned with regional priorities, including Sharia-compliant strategies.

“In March alone, the ADX saw a spike of 183% in the ADX’s ETF trade value and an almost 134% increase in the number of investors trading our suite of ETFs (YoY). We will continue to build on our position as the region’s most liquid ETF hub, working with global partners to deliver innovative products that meet investors’ changing needs."

Jonathan Krane, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KraneShares, said: “The listing of the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (Ticker: KWIN) on ADX reflects growing global demand for differentiated ETF exposure.

"AGIX’s unique public-private structure provides access to both listed AI leaders and select private innovators, including Anthropic and SpaceX, within a single liquid ETF. At the same time, KWIN offers a Sharia-compliant alternative income strategy designed to generate option-based income while aligning with Islamic investment principles.”

Oceane Global will act as market maker for the ETFs, while Waystone will serve as legal representative, supporting liquidity provision, regulatory alignment and structuring for the listings. 

The new listings build on the earlier cross-listing of KraneShares’ flagship ETFs, KWEB KraneShares China ETF and KRBN KraneShares Global Carbon Credit ETF, on the ADX in December 2025.