Egypt’s Investment Fund Assets Exceed EGP 0.5 Trillion by End of Q3 2026
The Egyptian capital market witnessed a remarkable surge in investment fund performance during the third quarter of 2026. The quarterly performance report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr. Islam Azzam, highlighted the sector's continued robust growth, driven by the diversification of financial products and growing investor demand.
Key Metrics & Indicators: Record Surge in Net Assets and Certificates
The report highlighted positive indicators achieved through the end of September 2026:
Total Net Assets: Rose to EGP 504.71 billion (up from EGP 470.97 billion at the end of June 2026), marking a growth rate of 7.16%.
Currency Breakdown: EGP-denominated assets reached EGP 470.10 billion, while foreign currency-denominated assets totaled the equivalent of EGP 34.60 billion.
Assets Under Management (AUM): Increased to EGP 512.84 billion, representing a 7.27% growth rate.
Number of Funds: The total number of funds expanded to 232 funds, up from 224 funds at the end of Q2.
Number of Investment Certificates: Surged by 19.21% to reach 52.50 billion certificates.
Ownership Structure: Retail Investors Hold the Lion's Share
Data demonstrates growing trust among retail investors in funds as a safe investment vehicle:
Retail Investors (Individual Investors): Accounted for 79.8% of total certificates (equivalent to 41.90 billion certificates).
Corporate Entities: Held a 19.4% share (around 10.16 billion certificates).
Founding Entities: Certificates set aside for fund founders represented 0.8% (approximately 441.7 million certificates).
Investment Return Rankings: Private Equity and Index Funds Lead
Several fund categories led the average investment returns during Q3 2026:
Private Equity Funds: 15.24%
Index Funds: 13.03%
Sector Funds: 12.23%
Precious Metals Funds: 8.23%
Islamic Equity Funds: 8.00%
Transferable Financial Values Funds: 6.76%
Thematic Funds (IT & Innovation): 5.68%
Equity Funds: 5.55%
Regulatory Vision: Stimulating Legislative Framework & Product Diversity
Dr. Islam Azzam, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, emphasized that net assets surpassing the half-trillion EGP mark reflects the success of the FRA's strategy to develop the infrastructure and legislative framework for non-banking financial activities.
He added that offering a wide array of instruments—ranging from money markets and debt instruments to real estate, precious metals, and fintech—provides all investor segments with innovative choices for risk management and sustainable returns, thereby boosting financial and investment inclusion nationwide