How to Buy Stocks on the EGX in Egypt in 2026

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) in short

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is the main stock exchange of Egypt and trades in Egyptian pound (EGP). Securities are held at Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR), and the market is supervised by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). Official information on listed companies is published on the exchange website.

AfricanDividends tracks 2 companies on this market, with 42 recorded dividend payments since 2007. Average estimated yield: 2.89%.

Step by step: how to buy Egypt stocks

1. Choose a licensed intermediary

   You cannot buy shares directly from the exchange. You need a licensed brokerage company. Check that the firm is authorised using the Financial Regulatory Authority and the EGX list of brokerage firms. Compare brokerage fees, minimum amounts, the trading platform and how they handle dividends.

2. Open your account

   Fill in the broker's form and send your documents. You will usually need: a valid national ID or passport; proof of address; an investor code, which your broker helps you obtain; details of your bank account. The broker then opens your securities account with Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR).

3. Fund the account

   Transfer money to the broker or to the bank account it names. Prices are in Egyptian pound (EGP), so a foreign investor also takes a currency step. Ask about transfer fees and how long funds take to arrive.

4. Research before you buy

   Look at each company's dividend history, how steady the payments are and when the next ex-dividend date falls. On AfricanDividends you can compare every tracked EGX company in the dividend stock list.

5. Place your order

   Tell your broker the company, the number of shares and the price you accept. A limit order sets the maximum price you will pay, which matters for stocks that trade rarely.

6. Receive and track dividends

   Shares bought before the ex-dividend date carry the right to the next dividend. Dividends are paid through your broker or the company's paying agent, based on the company's announced distribution dates.

How dividends work on the EGX

A company announces a dividend, then sets an ex-dividend date and a payment date. You receive the dividend if you own the share before the ex-date. Dividends are paid through your broker or the company's paying agent, based on the company's announced distribution dates.

Dividends from Egyptian companies are subject to a tax on distributed profits. The rate depends on your residency and on any tax treaty, so check the current rules with the Egyptian Tax Authority or a tax adviser.

Foreign investors can buy EGX shares through a licensed broker. Foreign exchange rules and the pound's exchange rate have changed several times in recent years, so ask the broker how funds and dividends move in and out of Egypt before you invest.

Risks to keep in mind

• The Egyptian pound has lost value against major currencies in the past, which affects foreign investors.
• Foreign exchange rules can change.
• Some stocks trade thinly.
• Dividends can be paid in cash or in bonus shares, so read each announcement.

This page is general information, not investment, tax or legal advice. Check every detail with the exchange, the regulator and your broker.