The Financial Regulatory Authority released its first quarterly report showing strong growth in Egypt's investment funds sector during the first three months of 2026.
Net assets of investment funds operating in Egypt climbed to EGP 410.6 billion by the end of March 2026, up from EGP 316 billion at the close of December 2025.
The increase came from the addition of new funds, expansion of the investor base, and greater product variety. The total number of active funds reached 187, compared with 172 a year earlier, while certificates issued rose to 31.4 billion units from 20.3 billion.
Individuals held 74.34 percent of the certificates and legal entities held 15.98 percent. Money market funds accounted for the largest share of assets at EGP 276.5 billion, followed by equity funds at EGP 56.4 billion. Precious metals funds more than doubled in size to over EGP 10 billion.
FRA Chairman Islam Azzam said the results demonstrate the resilience of the Egyptian economy amid regional and global tensions. He noted the sector's ability to offer secure and diversified instruments and confirmed the authority's commitment to updating regulatory frameworks for greater transparency and investor protection.