Egypt investment fund assets jump to EGP 410.6 bln in Q1 – FRA
Net assets of Egypt’s investment funds rose to around 410.6 billion Egyptian pounds in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the launch of new funds, an expanding investor base, and growing demand for diversified investment products, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) said on Tuesday.
In its first quarterly report on the sector, the FRA said the total net asset value of investment funds stood at 316 billion pounds at the end of 2025.
The number of investment funds operating in the Egyptian market rose to 187 by the end of the quarter, up from 172 at the end of last year, reflecting continued growth in the asset management industry and broader product offerings by financial institutions.
The total number of fund certificates rose to 31.4 billion by the end of March from 20.3 billion at the end of December, indicating rising investor participation and growing awareness of investment funds as a savings and investment vehicle.
Individuals accounted for 74.34 per cent of investment fund ownership, while corporate entities represented 15.98 per cent, according to the report.
Money market funds denominated in Egyptian pounds held the largest share of assets with a net asset value of around 276.5 billion pounds, followed by equity funds at 56.4 billion pounds.
Precious metals funds recorded some of the strongest growth, with net assets more than doubling to above 10 billion pounds by the end of the first quarter from 5.1 billion pounds at the end of 2025, amid continued investor interest in precious metals-linked products.
The report said precious metals funds posted an average quarterly return of 20.37 per cent, while index funds returned 7.54 per cent, and private equity funds 7.21 per cent.
FRA Chairman Islam Azzam said the performance of investment funds reflected the resilience of the Egyptian economy despite regional and international tensions, as well as growing confidence in non-bank financial products.
He added that the authority is continuing to develop regulatory and supervisory frameworks governing investment funds to improve transparency, investor protection, and financial innovation, including wider use of financial technology.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: Y.Yasser