Market facts
| Exchange | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) |
| Currency | EGP |
| Main index | EGX 30 |
Prices on Tradzy
We do not show live prices for Egypt yet. A market joins Tradzy Markets when we have a price source we are allowed to publish. Until then this page explains how the market works.
How investing works in Egypt
Shares in Egypt trade on the Egyptian Exchange. To buy them you need a broker that is able to trade on that exchange, and you pay in EGP.
The regulator is the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). It licenses brokers and publishes the rules for listed companies, so checking that a broker is registered with it is the first step.
Before you invest, read the rules for foreign investors in Egypt: some markets limit who may buy, and some restrict how money leaves the country. Our guide on foreign investor rules covers what to check.
Prices are quoted in EGP. If you live in another currency, a move in the exchange rate can change your return even when the share price does not move. See currency risk for foreign stocks.
Learn before you trade
See all the countries on the countries page, or the trading guides.