New Retail Investor Registrations on EGX Rise 23% in H1 2025
TLDR
- The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) registered 123,000 new individual investors in the first half of 2025, up from 100,000 in the same period in 2024
- Chairman Ahmed El Sheikh credited the increase to investor awareness campaigns and streamlined digital registration
- To cater to different investor preferences, EGX has introduced new indices such as the EGX33 Shariah and EGX35-LV
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) registered 123,000 new individual investors in the first half of 2025, up from 100,000 in the same period in 2024, according to Chairman Ahmed El Sheikh. He credited the increase to investor awareness campaigns and streamlined digital registration.
Speaking at the sixth Egyptians Abroad conference, El Sheikh outlined new initiatives to encourage participation by Egyptians living overseas, developed in collaboration with state institutions and commercial representation offices. The aim is to boost investment inflows and support foreign currency reserves.
El Sheikh described the EGX as a vehicle for channeling savings into productive investments that finance projects and stimulate economic growth. Key incentives for overseas investors include passport-based account registration and digital trading via fintech platforms.
To cater to different investor preferences, EGX has introduced new indices such as the EGX33 Shariah and EGX35-LV, the latter tracking low-volatility stocks. These products are part of a broader strategy to diversify investment options and attract a wider investor base.
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Key Takeaways
The push to engage Egyptians abroad aligns with the government’s broader strategy to leverage diaspora capital for economic development. Simplifying account opening through passport verification and enabling remote digital trading lowers entry barriers for non-residents. The introduction of tailored indices reflects EGX’s recognition that different investor segments have varying risk appetites and thematic interests. Shariah-compliant and low-volatility products may appeal to more conservative or faith-based investors, broadening the market’s appeal. If these measures succeed, EGX could see sustained retail growth beyond domestic investors, with diaspora engagement becoming a structural contributor to liquidity and market depth.
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