Ekush Stable Return Fund

Fixed-income weighted for steady, predictable returns.

Overview

This open-end fixed income mutual fund aims to provide stable returns by investing in high-quality debt instruments, including Treasury Bills and Bonds, FDRs from AAA-rated Banks and NBFIs, investment-grade corporate bonds, and preference shares. Designed for liquidity, transparency, and tax efficiency, the fund serves as a strong alternative to fixed deposits or Deposit Pension Scheme (DPS) products. It suits both retail and institutional investors seeking a safe, short- to medium-term investment with higher yield potential and capital preservation.

Objective of the Fund

The primary objective of the fund is to preserve capital while generating steady, tax-efficient returns through a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund seeks to optimize income while actively managing interest rate risk, ensuring sustainable long-term value creation for investors.

Investment Strategy

The fund employs an active fixed income strategy with a focus on duration management. The investment team dynamically adjusts the portfolio's modified duration based on macroeconomic indicators, interest rate outlook, and yield curve positioning. Key strategy components: active allocation across tenor buckets with a focus on optimizing risk-adjusted returns within a high-quality, Investment Grade universe; robust risk management framework addressing credit quality, duration, and liquidity constraints.

Suitable for
  • Risk-averse investors seeking steady income with low volatility
  • Tax-sensitive investors preferring capital gains over interest income
  • Institutions and HNWIs focused on capital preservation and high credit quality
  • Medium to long-term investors targeting predictable returns
  • Diversified portfolios needing core fixed income exposure
  • Tax-efficient solutions for banks, NBFIs, insurers, and merchant banks
Fund Type

Open-end Fixed Income Oriented Mutual Fund

Inception Date

06 September 2022

NAV/Unit

BDT 14.436

Return Since Inception

42.46%

Size of the Fund

BDT 581 Million

Investment Universe

Treasury bill & Bond, FDR, Corporate bond, IPO

Custodian

BRAC Bank Limited

Trustee

Sandhani Life Insurance Company Limited