Egypt’s Gold and Silver Funds Hit USD 184M as Investor Base Climbs to 329K

The number of investors in Egypt’s precious metals funds rose to 329 thousand by the end of June. Meanwhile, the launch of the country’s first silver funds expanded investment options.

Why You Should Care

Egypt’s precious metals investment funds continue to attract new investors. This signals sustained interest in regulated investment products that provide exposure to gold and, more recently, silver. 

As the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) expands the range of available funds, the market is offering investors more diversified ways to participate in precious metals through professionally managed vehicles rather than directly purchasing physical assets.

The Details

 The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) reported that total net assets across gold and silver funds reached USD 184.9 million (EGP 9.35B) by the end of June 2026. Meanwhile, the investor base grew 14% during the second quarter.

According to the FRA’s latest quarterly report, approximately 329 thousand investors held positions in precious metals funds by the end of June. This is up from 289 thousand at the end of March. The figures reflect continued growth in one of Egypt’s newest investment products.

Individuals represented 71% of all investors, while institutions accounted for the remaining 29%. Among individual investors, 83% were men and 17% were women.

The report also highlighted strong participation from younger investors. Those aged 20 to 30 accounted for 39.4% of investors, followed by the 30 to 40 age group at 32%. Together, investors between 20 and 40 years old represented more than 70% of the market. Greater Cairo continued to account for the largest share of investors.

Gold funds remained the dominant segment, with seven funds serving around 306,500 investors and managing around USD 182 million (EGP 9.2B) in assets by the end of June.

The second quarter also marked the introduction of Egypt’s first two silver investment funds. Together, they attracted approximately 22,300 investors and accumulated around USD 2.9 million (EGP 146.1M) in assets.

The Ripple

The continued expansion of gold and silver funds broadens the range of regulated investment products available in Egypt’s non-banking financial sector. The introduction of silver funds also gives investors additional options to diversify their portfolios while supporting the development of the country’s investment ecosystem.

What to Watch

Future fund launches and wider adoption of financial technology continue to shape the next phase of growth for Egypt’s precious metals investment market. 

The regulator has also indicated that expanding investment products and maintaining transparency and investor protection will remain key priorities as participation continues to grow.