Nigerian Mutual Funds/Coronation Balanced Fund
Balanced FundsFigures updated 2026-07-03

Coronation Balanced Fund

Managed by Coronation Asset ManagementVisit website ↗Compare this fund

A metric-led profile of this Nigerian mutual fund using the latest published fund figures.

Net asset value
NGN 6.17B
Overall rank#74 of 199
Balanced Funds rank#9 of 29
Week-to-date yield
-1.3%
Week-to-date
Year-to-date yield
32.92%
Year-to-date
Unitholders
5,772
Investor count
Fund share
0.07%
Share of total fund NAV
Performance trend

How Coronation Balanced Fund has moved

2026-06-052026-07-03 · 5 data points

Net asset value
-0.8%
NGN 6.17B
Week-to-date yield
-1.26 pp
-1.3%
DateNAVWTD yieldYTD yield
2026-07-03NGN 6.17B-1.3%32.92%
2026-06-26NGN 6.29B-1.78%34.55%
2026-06-19NGN 6.45B-0.46%36.81%
2026-06-11NGN 6.46B-1.01%37.4%
2026-06-05NGN 6.22B-0.04%38.87%
Fund profile

What stands out about Coronation Balanced Fund

The Coronation Balanced Fund has delivered a strong Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 32.92%, which remains its headline achievement even as the fund navigates a rough patch in recent weeks. With a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₦6.17B, the fund sits at #9 of 29 in the Balanced Funds category and #83 of 222 across all funds tracked, placing it comfortably in the upper third of the broader market. The fund serves 5,772 unitholders, and that sizable community reflects a reasonable level of trust built up over time. However, the most recent Week-to-Date (WTD) yield of -1.30% signals that short-term performance has been under pressure.

Looking at the past five weeks, the fund's NAV has moved in a consistent downward direction after peaking at ₦6.46B on 11 June 2026. Since that point, the NAV has declined to ₦6.17B, shedding roughly ₦290M in total value. The current WTD yield of -1.30% is also notably weaker than the median WTD yield for Balanced Funds of -0.43%, meaning the fund is losing more ground in the short term than most of its peers in the same category. A balanced fund, for context, is a type of fund that spreads money across both stocks and fixed-income assets like bonds, aiming to balance growth with some stability. The recent string of negative weekly returns suggests the fund's riskier holdings may be pulling its value down during this period.

Key insight: Despite a solid 32.92% YTD gain, the fund has posted five consecutive weeks of negative returns and is currently underperforming its category peers on a short-term basis, with a WTD yield of -1.30% compared to the category median of -0.43%.

How it compares in its type

Week-to-date yield
-1.30%
Higher than 31% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Net asset value
₦6.17B
Larger than 69% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Unitholders
5,772
More than 72% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Bid-offer spread
₦0
Tighter than 52% of balanced funds

Positions are based on SEC figures from 2026-07-03 and change as the data updates.

Recent movement

  • Net asset value fell over the last 3 SEC updates (₦6.46B on 2026-06-11 to ₦6.17B on 2026-07-03).
  • Week-to-date yield has moved from -0.04% to -1.30%.
  • Added about 354 unitholders since 2026-06-05.

Price Details

Bid price
NGN 2.61
Offer price
NGN 2.65
Spread
NGN 0.04
USD NAV
N/A
USD bid
N/A
USD offer
N/A

About the manager

Matched to the SEC register of capital market operators.

ACTIVE
Coronation Asset Management Limited
CAC number
1290392
SEC file number
1755
Registered
2026-06-23
Fidelity bond expiry
2026-06-23
Phone
234 (0) 1 279 7640 - 43
Email
oadeoye@coronationam.com
Registered address
10, Amodu Ojikutu Street, , Victoria Island , Lagos

How to invest in Coronation Balanced Fund

You invest through the fund manager. Always confirm they are SEC-registered and check current terms first. This is not investment advice.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Coronation Balanced Fund show a negative week-to-date yield but a strong year-to-date return?+

A week-to-date yield of -1.3% means the fund's unit price fell in the most recent reporting week. This does not erase the 32.92% year-to-date return — it reflects short-term price movement in balanced funds. The WTD figure from SEC data covers one reporting week only and is not a reliable indicator of longer-term direction.

What does the recent decline in Coronation Balanced Fund's net asset value mean?+

Coronation Balanced Fund's NAV has fallen for 3 consecutive SEC updates, moving from NGN 6.46B to NGN 6.17B. For balanced funds, a declining NAV typically reflects falling unit prices driven by underlying market movements. Performance depends on when units were acquired — investors who entered earlier may still be in a net gain position depending on the original price.

What is the bid-offer spread for Coronation Balanced Fund and how does it affect returns?+

Coronation Balanced Fund has a bid price of NGN 2.61 and an offer price of NGN 2.65, a spread of NGN 0.04 (1.55%). You buy at the offer price and redeem at the bid price, so the spread is an entry cost that your returns need to overcome before you are in profit. A tighter spread is generally more favourable for investors.

What is the current yield of Coronation Balanced Fund?+

As of the SEC update on 2026-07-03, Coronation Balanced Fund reported a week-to-date yield of -1.3% and a year-to-date yield of 32.92%. Yields move over time and are published as indicators for comparison, not as a guaranteed future return.

How do I invest in Coronation Balanced Fund?+

You invest through the fund manager, Coronation Asset Management. Visit their website to get started. Check current terms including minimum investment and fees before proceeding.

Is Coronation Balanced Fund regulated in Nigeria?+

Coronation Balanced Fund appears in the SEC's published collective investment scheme data, which covers SEC-registered funds. You can confirm the manager's current registration status on the Investment Safety Checker.

Similar Balanced Funds

Other balanced funds ranked by NAV, largest first.

In this type
29
Type NAV
NGN 150.83B
View all →

Learn more

Build your investing knowledge

Courses and articles that explain how balanced funds work and what to look for as an investor.

TIS Team

How to Read an Income Statement as an Investor

A company can report higher profit while its underlying business becomes weaker. Revenue may have grown because the company raised prices rather than sold more products. Profit may have increased because it sold a building, reversed an earlier loss or recorded a foreign-exchange gain. Earnings per share may have fallen because the company issued millions of new shares. The headline profit does not tell the full story. To understand how a company made its money, an investor must read the income statement.

investmentstocksbusiness

New to mutual fund terms?

Look up net asset valueThe value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, usually expressed in total and per unit., yield, bid-offer spreadThe difference between the price at which units can be sold and the price at which they can be bought., unitholders, and more in the glossary.

Browse glossary →
Educational use only. This is not investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. advice. Check the fund managerThe licensed firm responsible for investment decisions and day-to-day management of a fund.'s latest factsheet, fees, minimum investment, redemptionThe process of selling fund units back to the fund in exchange for cash. terms, and current price before making any investment decision.