The report indicated that individual investors account for the largest share of total accounts at 72%, compared with 28% for institutions, highlighting the dominance of retail investors in the gold funds market.
The latest reports issued by Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) revealed that the total net asset value of gold investment funds reached approximately EGP 9.28 billion by the end of March 2026, distributed across around 289 thousand accounts, reflecting growing demand for this type of investment instrument in recent months.
The report indicated that individual investors account for the largest share of total accounts at 72%, compared with 28% for institutions, highlighting the dominance of retail investors in the gold funds market.
It also showed a notable gender gap among individual investors, with men representing 83% of accounts versus 17% for women.
Regarding the age distribution, the report noted that the 20–30 age group ranked as the most active segment investing in gold funds, accounting for about 39.8% of total accounts, signaling a clear shift among younger investors toward alternative and hedging investment tools.
The report further stated that the number of gold investment funds listed in the market reached 6 funds by the end of last March, underscoring their expanding role as an accessible investment vehicle that allows individuals and institutions to gain exposure to gold without the need for physical ownership.
This trend comes at a time when gold funds are increasingly viewed as a safe-haven investment, particularly amid global economic volatility, supporting expectations for continued growth in the sector in the period ahead.
