Prepared by: Professor Ali Gamal Abdel Gawad – Lecturer of Investment and Finance.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the EGX30 Index – Egyptian Exchange
Introduction
The EGX30 index closed the trading session of November 27th with a strong gain, reaching 40,039 points, a rise of 1.27%. This increase was driven by the positive performance of a large number of leading stocks, reflecting the continued buying momentum of both local and foreign institutions, despite global fluctuations in commodity and interest rates.
The index is currently trading near its 52-week high of 41,443, confirming its medium- and long-term upward trend.
Index Basic Data – November 27
Closing: 40,039.24
Change: +501.99 points
Daily Range: 39,536 – 40,049
52-Week Range: 28,349 – 41,443
First: Technical Analysis of the EGX30 Index
General Trend
The trend is upward on short and medium timeframes.
The index is moving above most of its key moving averages (50, 100, and 200).
Support and Resistance Levels
Support:
39,600 First short-term support
38,900 Major support
37,800 Strong support representing the bottom of the uptrend
Resistance:
40,300 Immediate resistance
41,000 Psychological resistance
41,450 Yearly high and most significant resistance
Technical Signals:
Positive momentum and the RSI is moving in positive territory without being overbought.
Trading volumes are growing, especially in leading stocks, which reinforces the bullish scenario.
The index's success in holding above 39,600 opens the way to test the 41,000-41,400 range.
Second: Fundamental Analysis
The EGX30 index reflects the performance of major companies in the Egyptian market, encompassing diverse sectors such as:
Banks: CIB, Crédit Agricole, ADIB
Real Estate: Talaat Moustafa Group, Palm Hills Development, Emaar Properties
Fertilizers & Energy: Abu Qir Industrial Estates, Mobco, AMOC
Telecommunications & Technology: Telecom Egypt, Fawry, eFinance
Industry: Egyptian Weavers, Juhayna Agricultural Development, Arabian Cement, Egypt Aluminum
The recent rise in the index is linked to fundamental factors:
Improved corporate results during the last quarter.
Anticipation of further interest rate cuts in 2025.
Increased risk appetite among institutions following the stabilization of the exchange rate.
Stronger cash inflows into banking, fertilizer, and real estate stocks.
Third: Key News Supporting the Index
Commercial International Bank (CIB) leads the gains (+1.63%) with continued institutional inflows.
Egypt Aluminum, Arab Cement, and Qena were among the top gainers, with strong gains of 4-5%.
Fawry and eFinance returned to clear positive territory, supported by improvements in the digital payments sector.
Talaat Moustafa Group and Palm Hills Developments saw significant activity as the real estate market recovered and sales increased.
Beltone and Qalaa Holdings maintained very high trading volumes, reflecting investor interest in organized speculation.
Fourth: EGX30 Top Stocks Analysis – Summary
Top Gainers
Egypt Aluminum +4.92%
Arab Cement +4.79%
Qena Development +3.94%
Ibn Sina +2.99%
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank +2.85%
Palm Hills Development +2.15%
Fawry +2.12%
These stocks reflect:
Strength in the industrial sector.
Improved investor confidence in the real estate and banking sectors.
Significant activity in fintech stocks.
Leading Declines
Credit Agricole -4.11%
Al Qalaa -1.83%
Juhayna -1.82%
The downward pressure appears to be a natural correction after previous strong gains.
Fifth: Short-Term Outlook
As long as the index maintains:
Above 39,600 points
The trend will remain:
Upward
Targeting 41,000 – 41,450 points
If the 39,600 support level is broken:
The index will begin a correction towards 38,900 and then 38,000.
However, fundamentals and the overall trend indicate that the EGX30 is poised to continue its upward trend, supported by continued activity from institutions and foreign investors.
Conclusion
The EGX30 index continues its strong performance and is approaching its all-time highs, supported by strong buying momentum and stable corporate financial results. The technical trend is clearly upward, and the fundamentals confirm continued investment flows, meaning the current momentum is likely to persist unless external shocks emerge.
The index is poised to approach 41,000–41,400 in the short term, provided it holds above 39,600.
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