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A metric-led profile of this Nigerian mutual fund using the latest published fund figures.
2026-06-05 – 2026-07-03 · 5 data points
| Date | NAV | WTD yield | YTD yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | NGN 1.06B | 1.29% | 15.74% |
| 2026-06-26 | NGN 1.08B | 1.23% | 16.24% |
| 2026-06-19 | NGN 1.18B | 1.16% | 16.79% |
| 2026-06-11 | NGN 1.18B | 0.87% | 16.83% |
| 2026-06-05 | NGN 1.17B | 0.59% | 16.88% |
The standout story for the FCMBAM Debt Fund right now is its Week-to-Date (WTD) yield performance. At 1.29% for the most recent period, the fund is generating returns well above the median WTD yield of 0.16% across all Fixed Income (FI) / Bond Funds in its category, meaning it is currently outperforming the typical peer fund by a significant margin. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) yield of 15.74% adds further context, showing that this outperformance is not just a one-week event. In terms of size, the fund holds a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₦1.06B, placing it at #158 of 222 funds overall and #25 of 42 within the FI / Bond Funds category, so it sits in the middle of the pack by size.
Looking at the recent weekly history, the fund's WTD yield has climbed steadily from 0.59% on 5 June 2026 to 1.29% on 3 July 2026, a consistent upward trend across five consecutive data points. The NAV, which is the total value of everything the fund owns divided by the number of units, rose from ₦1.17B to a peak of ₦1.18B before easing back to ₦1.06B over the same period. That recent NAV dip is worth noting, as it indicates some money has left the fund even while yields have continued to rise. The fund currently serves 817 unitholders, which is a relatively small investor base, suggesting it is not yet widely held despite its yield numbers.
Key insight: The FCMBAM Debt Fund's WTD yield of 1.29% is more than eight times the category median of 0.16%, making it one of the stronger short-term yield performers among Nigerian Fixed Income / Bond Funds right now, even as its NAV has recently declined.
Positions are based on SEC figures from 2026-07-03 and change as the data updates.
Runs 5 funds tracked here, managing ₦96.76B in total.
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FCMBAM Debt Fund reported a week-to-date yield of 1.29%, compared to the category median of 0.16% for fixed income / bond funds. A higher yield often reflects the rate environment at the time the fund's instruments were acquired, the fund's portfolio mix, or its pricing structure. Past yield performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
FCMBAM Debt Fund has a bid price of NGN 3.89 and an offer price of NGN 3.92, a spread of NGN 0.03 (0.77%). 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.
As of the SEC update on 2026-07-03, FCMBAM Debt Fund reported a week-to-date yield of 1.29% and a year-to-date yield of 15.74%. Yields move over time and are published as indicators for comparison, not as a guaranteed future return.
You invest through the fund manager, FCMB Asset Management Limited. Visit their website to get started. Check current terms including minimum investment and fees before proceeding.
FCMBAM Debt 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.
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