EGX started disseminating its index on 2 February 2003 via data vendors, its publications, web site, newspapers etc.
EGX 30 index value is calculated in local currency terms and denominated in US dollars since 1998.
EGX 30 index includes the top 30 companies in terms of liquidity and activity.
EGX 30 Index is weighted by market capitalization and adjusted by the free float.
Adjusted Market capitalization of a listed company is the number of its listed shares multiplied by the closing price of that company multiplied by the percent of freely floated shares.