Arab African Investment Holding Launches Two New Issuances of the Kenz Equity Fund
14, Jun, 2026
Arab African Investment Holding announced the open subscription period on 14 June 2026 for the third and fourth issuances of its Kenz Equity Fund: Kenz EGX70 EWI and Kenz EGX35-LV.
Hussein El Sherbiny, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Arab African Investment Holding, noted that the Kenz Equity Fund, a multi-issuance cumulative-return fund, was launched in response to the growing demand from investors in the Egyptian equity market through equity funds. The launch is part of the company's broader strategy to introduce a diversified range of investment products tailored to different investor needs.
The company had previously launched the Fund's first two issuances, Kenz Foras and Kenz Shariah, in June 2025. The third tranche, Kenz EGX70 EWI, and the fourth tranche, Kenz EGX35 LV, further expands the Fund's offering within the Egyptian equity market, providing investors with greater opportunities for diversification and risk management.
Arab African Investment Holding has steadily expanded its investment product suite in recent years. Following the launch of the Diamond Money Market Fund in 2022 and Kenz Fund's first two issuances in 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, the company successfully launched Bond$ fund, a U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed income investment fund with cumulative return.
As part of its product development strategy, the company intends to group of diversified funds to enable individual and institutional investors to diversify their investments and mitigate risks. The first of these will be Gold and Silver investment fund, which is currently undergoing the regulatory approval process and is expected to be the first fund of its kind in the Egyptian market.
Mohamed Mostafa, Managing Director of Arab African Investment Management, said that the launch of the two new issuances represents a further contribution to Egypt's investment fund industry, which has witnessed significant growth in recent years as investor awareness continues to increase. He explained that Kenz EGX70 EWI seeks to track the EGX70 Equal Weighted Index with a target correlation of at least 80%, while taking tracking error into account. Similarly, Kenz EGX35-LV aims to track the EGX35 Low Volatility Index with a target correlation of at least 80%. The EGX35-LV Index comprises 35 of the most liquid listed companies exhibiting relatively low-price volatility, making it particularly suitable for investors seeking reduced exposure to sharp market fluctuations.