CAIRO - 13 May 2026: The net assets of investment funds operating in the Egyptian market rose by 30 percent during the first quarter of 2026, reaching LE 410.6 billion by the end of March, compared to LE 316 billion in December 2025. The growth was driven by the expansion in newly launched funds, an increase in the investor base, and greater diversification of available investment products.
According to the first-ever report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) on the performance of investment funds, the sector recorded strong growth rates reflecting rising investor appetite for funds as one of the key investment vehicles in the Egyptian market.
The report showed that the total number of active investment funds increased to 187 by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up from 172 funds at the end of 2025, underscoring the continued expansion of asset management activity and financial institutions’ efforts to offer diversified products tailored to different investor segments.
The number of investment fund certificates also witnessed a significant increase, rising to 31.4 billion certificates by March 2026, compared to 20.3 billion at the end of December 2025, highlighting a broader investor participation base.
Individual investors continued to dominate fund ownership, accounting for 74.34 percent of total certificates, while institutional investors, including companies and entities, held 15.98 percent, reflecting growing confidence in regulated investment funds as secure financial instruments under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority.
In terms of fund performance, Egyptian pound-denominated money market funds led in net asset value, reaching LE 276.5 billion, followed by equity funds at LE 56.4 billion.
Precious metals funds recorded notable growth, with net assets more than doubling from LE 5.1 billion at the end of 2025 to over LE 10 billion in Q1 2026, driven by sustained investor interest in gold-linked instruments.
The report also highlighted competitive returns across several fund categories during the quarter, with precious metals funds posting an average return of 20.37 percent, followed by index funds at 7.54 percent and private equity funds at 7.21 percent.
Head of the FRA, Islam Azzam, said the positive performance of investment funds reflects the resilience of the Egyptian economy despite global and regional tensions, alongside the growing appeal of the non-banking financial sector as a provider of diversified and secure investment tools.
He added that the FRA continues to develop regulatory and legislative frameworks governing investment funds to enhance transparency, efficiency, and investor protection, while also supporting innovation and expanding the use of financial technology in non-banking financial services.
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