AI, Crypto and Space Stocks Lead UAE Investors’ Watchlist in Q2 2026
Artificial intelligence continued to dominate investment conversations during the second quarter of 2026, but it wasn’t the only theme capturing attention. According to the latest data from trading and investing platform eToro, UAE investors also increased their exposure to crypto-linked companies, commercial space businesses and AI infrastructure stocks as they diversified beyond traditional technology giants.
Rather than focusing solely on the biggest names in tech, investors looked deeper into the AI ecosystem by backing companies developing enterprise software, semiconductor technology and memory infrastructure that support the next wave of artificial intelligence growth.
Leading the list of fastest-growing holdings was Wix.com, which recorded a 139% increase in UAE investors during the quarter, driven by growing interest in its AI-powered app-building platform Base44. Memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology also climbed the rankings with a 65% increase in holders, reflecting continued demand for companies supplying the infrastructure behind expanding AI data centres. Other AI-related names attracting attention included ServiceNow, Broadcom and Shopify.
Crypto-related investments also made a strong comeback despite a volatile quarter for digital assets. UAE investors appeared to buy the dip in Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury company, which became the second-biggest riser after recording a 75% increase in holders, even as Ethereum and the wider crypto market experienced weakness.
Another emerging trend was renewed interest in the commercial space industry. Rocket Lab ranked among the quarter’s biggest gainers with a 46% increase in investors, reflecting growing optimism around private space companies following renewed momentum across the sector.
While investors explored new opportunities, many also reshuffled existing portfolios. The largest declines in holdings came from companies including Sezzle, Gorilla Technology Group, Okta, Hims & Hers Health and UnitedHealth, suggesting investors were taking profits and rotating capital into new growth sectors rather than moving away from equities altogether. Energy companies such as Chevron also saw reduced interest during the quarter.
Despite this repositioning, the most popular long-term holdings among UAE investors remained largely unchanged. NVIDIA retained its position as the most widely held stock on the platform, while Microsoft climbed from fourth to second place as investors increased positions during a share price pullback. Amazon, Tesla, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, Strategy, Alibaba and Nio rounded out the top ten most-held stocks.
According to eToro, the latest data highlights a more sophisticated investment approach among UAE retail investors, with many broadening their exposure across multiple long-term growth themes while maintaining confidence in established global technology leaders.
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