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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

Established in 1976, ADIA is a globally diversified investment institution that prudently invests funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi through a strategy focused on long‑term value creation. ADIA’s mission is to sustain the long-term prosperity of Abu Dhabi by prudently growing capital through a disciplined investment process and committed people who reflect ADIA’s cultural values.

Country

United Arab Emirates

AUM

$993

Performance (%, 1YR)

6.30

Chief Executive

Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Chief Investment Officer

Alberto Santulin(Alternatives), Neil Murray(Fixed Income), Innes McKeand(Equities)

Performance Notes

20 years annualised

Chair

H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Asset allocation

54% Active

46% Passive

Website

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Asset allocation as of December 31, 2024. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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