The Egyptian stock market witnessed significant trading activity from local investors during the last session of the week. On September 26, 2026, the market saw 88.6% of total trades on listed shares come from Egyptian investors. Foreign investors accounted for 7.9% of trades, while Arab investors made up 3.5% of the total. These figures are based on data that excludes large transactions.
Foreign investors displayed a net buying trend, purchasing shares worth 12.7 million Egyptian pounds during the session. Conversely, Arab investors showed a net selling trend, selling shares valued at 141.6 million Egyptian pounds. This data provides insight into the investment behavior of different investor groups in the Egyptian stock market.
Since the beginning of the year, Egyptian investors have dominated the market, accounting for 88.2% of the total trading value of listed shares. Foreign investors made up 7.6% of trades, while Arab investors accounted for 4.2%. The overall market performance has been influenced by these investor trends, with foreign investors recording a net sale of approximately 12,163.4 million Egyptian pounds and Arab investors selling a net of 10,001.8 million Egyptian pounds.
The Egyptian stock market experienced a decline in its major indices during the last trading session of the week. The market capitalization dropped to around 4.238 trillion Egyptian pounds, representing a loss of about 58 billion pounds. The main index, EGX30, fell by 0.83% to reach 53,776 points. Other indices, including EGX30 weighted and EGX30 total return, also experienced declines.
The downward trend was not limited to the last session, as the market witnessed losses on previous days as well. On Wednesday, the market capitalization decreased by approximately 46 billion pounds to close at 4.296 trillion pounds. The EGX30 index dropped by 1.29% to close at 54,224 points, while other indices such as EGX30 weighted and EGX30 total return also declined.
Market performance has been mixed in recent sessions. On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the market saw a slight increase in capitalization, rising by 5 billion pounds to reach 4.342 trillion pounds. However, some indices declined, with EGX30 dropping by 0.12% to close at 54,930 points. The EGX70 index for small and medium-sized stocks fell by 0.01%, while the broader EGX100 index decreased by 0.02%.
Despite short-term fluctuations, the Egyptian stock market has shown resilience. Investor sentiment remains a crucial factor in market performance. Key players, including Egyptian, foreign, and Arab investors, continue to influence market trends through their buying and selling activities. Understanding these trends can provide valuable insights into the market's future direction.
Key points
- Egyptian investors accounted for 88.6% of trades on listed shares during the last session.
- Foreign investors recorded a net purchase of 12.7 million Egyptian pounds.
- The market capitalization dropped to around 4.238 trillion Egyptian pounds, losing approximately 58 billion pounds.
