Egypt’s stock market closed Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, with losses in key benchmark indices offset by gains in Sharia compliant stocks, reflecting cautious investor sentiment at year end. Trading activity remained active, though select blue chip shares weighed on overall performance.
The Egyptian Exchange saw divergent moves across its indices as investors balanced profit taking with selective buying ahead of the final trading days of the year.
Benchmark indices close slightly lower
The main Egyptian Exchange benchmark, the EGX30 index, slipped by 0.10 percent to close at 41,689.96 points, pressured by declines in heavyweight stocks.
Other indices also ended marginally in the red. The EGX35 LV index edged down by 0.01 percent to 4,630.07 points, while the broader EGX70 and EGX100 indices declined by 0.13 percent and 0.11 percent, respectively.
In contrast, the EGX33 Shariah index bucked the trend, rising by 0.64 percent to finish at 4,548.93 points, supported by buying interest in Sharia compliant equities.
Snapshot of key index performance
| Index | Closing Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EGX30 | 41,689.96 | Down 0.10% |
| EGX33 Shariah | 4,548.93 | Up 0.64% |
| EGX35 LV | 4,630.07 | Down 0.01% |
| EGX70 | 13,144.01 | Down 0.13% |
| EGX100 | 17,394.29 | Down 0.11% |
Market watchers noted that the mixed close reflects selective positioning rather than broad based selling.
Trading volumes and market activity remain solid
Despite the uneven index performance, trading activity remained relatively strong. About 2.485 billion shares changed hands during the session, with a total turnover of EGP 5.486 billion executed across 132,382 transactions.
The total market capitalisation stood at EGP 2.977 trillion by the end of the session, highlighting the depth and resilience of Egypt’s equity market even during quieter holiday period trading.
Investor composition shows domestic dominance
Egyptian investors continued to dominate trading activity, accounting for more than 95 percent of total transactions. Foreign and Arab investors represented smaller shares of the market, reflecting cautious regional participation.
The breakdown of investor participation was as follows:
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Egyptian investors accounted for 95.28 percent of trades
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Arab investors made up 3.49 percent
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Foreign investors represented 1.23 percent
Retail investors remained the driving force, contributing 78.69 percent of total trading, while institutional investors accounted for 21.3 percent.
Net buying and selling trends
In terms of net flows, Egyptian and foreign investors emerged as net buyers during the session. Egyptian investors recorded net purchases worth EGP 45.141 million, while foreign investors posted net buying of EGP 13.285 million.
Arab investors, on the other hand, were net sellers with EGP 58.427 million, partially offsetting the buying pressure from other groups.
Market analysts said the flow pattern suggests confidence among local investors, even as some regional participants trimmed exposure.
Outlook for the final sessions of the year
With only a few sessions left before the year closes, analysts expect trading to remain selective, with investors focusing on defensive stocks and companies showing strong earnings visibility. The performance of the Shariah index may continue to attract attention as investors look for stability amid mixed broader market signals.
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