EGX 30 Jumps 3.49% to 50,104 Points Supported by Small-Cap Stocks

The EGX 30 index closed Tuesday's session, October 27, 2026, up 3.49% at 50,104.83 points, in a session where gains broadened to include small-cap stocks at a stronger pace than blue-chip companies.

The EGX 70 index jumped 6.97% to 16,384.72 points, with 207 stocks rising against only 8 falling, reflecting the broad-based rally in the Egyptian stock market rather than being confined to a limited number of companies.

The market capitalization of the Egyptian Exchange increased by 155 billion EGP to 3.886 trillion EGP, while trading value reached 8.317 billion EGP, indicating high trading activity during the session.

Foreigners recorded net sales of 228.28 million EGP, as foreign investors tended to trim their positions despite the broad rally, while the domestic market absorbed the selling pressure and continued to rise until the close.

What do these terms mean?

EGX 30: The main index of the Egyptian Exchange, measuring the performance of the 30 largest listed companies in terms of liquidity and market capitalization.

EGX 70: An index tracking the performance of 70 small and medium-sized companies, used to measure activity across the broader market segment.

Market Capitalization: The total value of listed companies' shares on the stock exchange, representing the overall market size.

Net Foreign Sales: The difference between the value of shares sold by foreign investors and those they purchased, serving as an indicator of capital flow trends.