The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) saw its assets approach JD 18 billion by the end of Q3 2025, marking a growth of JD 1.7 billion since the beginning of the year, equivalent to a 10.6% increase. This growth was driven by investment portfolio performance and the rise in the market value of the strategic equity portfolio.
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The increase resulted from comprehensive income reaching approximately JD 1.6 billion, compared to JD 664.5 million for the same period last year, a 133.5% rise, in addition to the insurance surplus transferred from the Social Security Corporation amounting to about JD 164 million. Comprehensive income includes net fund income of JD 809.6 million and net valuation gains on the strategic equity portfolio of JD 741.7 million.
Net income from various investment portfolios grew by 16% year-on-year, with bond portfolio income totaling JD 454.6 million, equities JD 222.4 million, and money market instruments JD 104.9 million, alongside returns from loan and real estate investment portfolios.
The fund’s assets are distributed mainly as follows: bonds 57.8%, equities 18.2%, money market instruments 12.6%, real estate investments 5%, loans 3.2%, and tourism investments 1.8%.
Omar Malhas, Chairman of the Investment Board, stated that this year’s results reflect the fund’s strong, long-term investment approach, emphasizing planning, diversification of instruments, and value-added productive projects for the national economy. He added that the fund continues to act as a key national partner in major strategic projects supporting sustainable growth, including contributions to the National Water Carrier Project, and investments aligned with the objectives of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision.
Malhas highlighted that these projects demonstrate the fund’s national role in generating sustainable returns while supporting the stability and effectiveness of the national investment environment. The fund remains committed to its ambitious investment strategy to maximize returns, support development, and create high-quality employment opportunities across sectors.
Dr. Ezzedine Kanakreh, SSIF President, noted that during Q3 the fund translated its investment plans into tangible achievements through effective portfolio management and strategic moves in vital sectors, reflecting mature investment policies and well-timed decisions.
He added that the fund has continued to increase holdings in strategic companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, following a cautious policy based on accurate valuations and carefully assessed opportunities, enhancing long-term portfolio value and demonstrating confidence in Jordan’s financial market.
Real estate investments are expanding through strategic land acquisitions and long-term leases with local investors under the BOT model, stimulating economic activity, creating jobs, and increasing the fund’s asset value and sustainable returns.
Kanakreh emphasized that these efforts align with the fund’s developmental role as a responsible national investor, balancing protection of Jordanians’ savings with maximizing investment returns. The fund remains confident in achieving further growth and expansion in productive sectors that provide added value to the national economy.
The Social Security Investment Fund will continue implementing its long-term investment plans based on an institutional approach combining efficiency and sustainability, reinforcing its contribution to economic and social development.
