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News - Financial

Ethiopian Securities Exchange has recorded 2,500 active investment accounts

Jan 25, 2026
Ethiopian Securities Exchange has recorded 2,500 active investment accounts


  • ESX reported 2,500 active investment accounts during its first year. 

  • Total trading value exceeded 12 million birr on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. 

  • Account numbers remain below the initial 30,000 target. 

  • ESX is prioritizing more listings and market participation tools. 

  • Digital access efforts aim to improve investor participation. 

Why it matters: These figures reflect early capital market growth and participation trends in Ethiopia’s evolving securities ecosystem.