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Recent official data revealed that the total net assets of gold and silver investment funds in the Egyptian market rose to EGP 9.35 billion by the end of June 2026, compared to about EGP 9.28 billion at the end of last March.

According to the periodic report issued by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) in Egypt, the investor base recorded notable growth, as the number of clients rose to about 329,000 by the end of June, compared to 289,000 clients at the end of March, a growth rate of 14% in three months, reflecting continued demand for this recently introduced investment instrument in the Egyptian market.

Regarding investor characteristics, the report indicated that individuals represent 71% of total investors compared to 29% for institutions, while males accounted for 83% of individual investors versus 17% for females.

The report revealed that the age group 20-30 years topped investors with 39.4%, followed by the age group 30-40 years with 32%, reflecting the growing interest of young people in investing in metal funds and their increasing attractiveness, while Greater Cairo governorates accounted for the largest share of investors in these funds.

The number of gold investment fund clients specifically reached about 306,500 clients in 7 funds by the end of last June, with total assets of EGP 9.2 billion.

The report noted the continued diversification of available investment products, with the expansion of launching new funds during the second quarter of this year, whether in gold or silver investment, supporting increased investment options and diversification of financial portfolios.

Investment in Silver

Regarding investment in silver, the report pointed to the entry of this activity for the first time through the launch of the first two funds during the second quarter of the year, with total assets of EGP 146.1 million through about 22,300 clients.

The head of the Financial Regulatory Authority, Islam Azzam, said that these positive indicators reflect the growing confidence of investors and the continuous development of the metal investment funds market in Egypt, and enhance its role in providing diverse investment tools that meet the needs of various investor segments, supporting the FRA's efforts to deepen non-banking financial markets and increase their attractiveness.

He explained that the dominance of the youth group between 20 and 40 years old, accounting for more than 70% of investors in gold and silver funds, confirms young investors' preference for innovative instruments, which requires further expansion in the use of financial technology and the introduction of new products, as well as enhancing transparency, efficiency, and investor protection in light of the regulatory frameworks set by the authority and its ongoing development.

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