Egypt and global economy brief
One new investor every 45 seconds: Egypt attracts 639,000 stock-market investors in 2026
An RE brief based on a story published by خاص عن مصر on 11 November 2026.
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The EGX30 gained 25.5% from the start of 2026, reaching 52483.46 points on 10 November, while more than 639.1 thousand new investors joined the Egyptian Exchange during the year. The Cabinet’s Media Center presented the figures as part of efforts to raise investment awareness and develop market tools, alongside financial training and measures to streamline company formation.
Key numbers
- 25.5%
- EGX30 gain since start of 2026
- 52483.46 points
- EGX30 level on 10 November 2026
- more than 639.1 thousand investors
- New investors in 2026
- EGP 9.6 billion
- Average daily trading value in listed shares, excluding deals
- more than EGP 4 trillion
- Market capitalization
- every 45 seconds
- Rate at which a new investor joins the exchange
Why it matters for brokers
The figures show growth in new investors, average daily trading value and market capitalization on the Egyptian Exchange during 2026, alongside the development of tools such as short selling and continuous trading in government treasury bills and bonds. The report does not state a direct effect on property prices or supply.
RE's reading of the story. It is not part of the original report and not investment advice.