Tanzania Lists First Regional ETF in East Africa: iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF
Summary
The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), in partnership with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) and iTrust Finance Limited, announced the successful launch and listing of the iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF (IEACLC-ETF) on the DSE on 3 February 2026. The fund is the first Regional ETF listed on a stock exchange in East Africa, tracking large-cap equities across EAC exchanges including CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group, and MTN Uganda, among others.
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CMSA, DSE, and iTrust Finance successfully listed the iTrust EAC Large Cap ETF on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange on 3 February 2026. The fund tracks large-cap equity securities across multiple EAC stock exchanges including 14 named companies in banking, telecommunications, cement, insurance, and consumer goods sectors.
Investors and market participants in Tanzania and across the East African Community should be aware that this listing introduces a new cross-border investment product offering diversified regional exposure through a single listed instrument. Custodians, fund managers, and broker-dealers active on the DSE may encounter increased investor interest in EAC-themed products as a result of this launch.
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The Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) and iTrust Finance Limited are pleased to announce, a successful launch and listing of the iTrust EAC Large Cap Exchange Traded Fund (IEACLC-ETF) on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE). This historic listing marks a significant milestone in the development and regional integration of Tanzania’s capital markets as it is the first Regional ETF to be listed on a stock exchange in East Africa.
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