The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority published its quarterly performance report on precious metals investment funds, covering market developments through June 25, 2026. The report showed continued growth in the segment, with total net assets of gold and silver funds rising to EGP 9.35 billion at the end of June from about EGP 9.28 billion at the end of March, while the number of investors increased 14% over the quarter to about 329,000. Individuals accounted for 71% of investors, compared with 29% for institutions. Among individual investors, men represented 83% and women 17%. Younger investors dominated the market, with those aged 20 to 30 accounting for 39.4% of investors and those aged 30 to 40 a further 32%, while Greater Cairo governorates held the largest share of investors. Gold funds counted about 306,500 clients across seven funds with EGP 9.2 billion in assets by the end of June. The report also recorded the first expansion into silver investment funds, with the first two silver funds launched during the second quarter. Those funds had total assets of EGP 146.1 million and about 22,300 clients. FRA Chairman Islam Azam said the strong participation of investors aged 20 to 40 points to demand for newer investment tools and supports further use of financial technology, new product development, and continued work on transparency, efficiency and investor protection.
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority2026-07-14
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority reports 14% rise in precious metals fund investors in second quarter, first silver funds launched
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority said investors in precious metals funds rose 14% in the second quarter to about 329,000, while total net assets reached EGP 9.35 billion at the end of June. The report also marked the launch of Egypt’s first two silver funds, which gathered EGP 146.1 million from about 22,300 clients. Younger investors dominated the market, with those aged 20 to 40 making up more than 70% of investors.