ArabFinance: The Egyptian Stock Exchange’s (EGX) indices saw a mixed performance for the second session on October 19th.

The benchmark index EGX 30 fell 0.11% to close at 11,173.13 points. 

The small and medium-sized enterprises index EGX 70 went up by 0.15% to close at 1,954.52 points, while the broader index EGX 100 closed at 2,871.93 points, marking a decline of 0.09%.

Trading volume reached 282.811 million shares executed through 34,203 transactions, with a total value of EGP 913.176 million. Market capitalization amounted to EGP 623.906 billion. 

Egyptian investors made up 76.16% of total transactions, while foreign and Arab investors accounted for 21.99% and 1.84%, respectively.

Individuals represented 27.82% of total trades, while institutions contributed to 72.17%.

The top five performers by trading volume were Orascom Investment Holding (OIH), Arabia Investments Holding (AIH), Arab Cotton Ginning Company (ACGC), Arab Real Estate Investment Company (RREI), and Arab Company for Asset Management and Development (ACAMD).   

However, the worst top performers by price were International Dry Ice Company- Difco 2 (DIFC), National Cement, Unirab Polvara Spinning and Weaving Company (APSW), Saudi Egyptian Investment and Finance (SEIG), and Reacap Financial Investments (REAC).