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Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund

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

Net asset value
NGN 14.08B
Overall rank#52 of 199
Balanced Funds rank#4 of 29
Week-to-date yield
-3.2%
Week-to-date
Year-to-date yield
26.25%
Year-to-date
Unitholders
12,585
Investor count
Fund share
0.15%
Share of total fund NAV
Performance trend

How Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund has moved

2026-06-052026-07-03 · 5 data points

Net asset value
-6.04%
NGN 14.08B
Week-to-date yield
-3.62 pp
-3.2%
DateNAVWTD yieldYTD yield
2026-07-03NGN 14.08B-3.2%26.25%
2026-06-26NGN 14.33B0.42%30.42%
2026-06-19NGN 14.70B-1.7%29.88%
2026-06-11NGN 14.86B-1.27%30.4%
2026-06-05NGN 14.99B0.42%32.09%
Fund profile

What stands out about Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund

The Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund has had a difficult recent stretch, with its Net Asset Value (NAV) sliding from ₦14.99B on 5 June 2026 to ₦14.08B by 3 July 2026, a drop of roughly ₦910M over four weeks. The most recent Week-to-Date (WTD) yield of -3.20% is noticeably weaker than the median WTD yield for Balanced Funds of -0.43%, meaning this fund fell significantly harder than most of its peers in the same category during the latest week. Despite this, the fund still holds a respectable position, ranked #4 of 29 among Balanced Funds and #58 of 222 across all fund types, which reflects its overall size and track record relative to the wider market.

Zooming out gives a more encouraging picture. The fund's Year-to-Date (YTD) yield of 26.25% shows that, across 2026 so far, investors have seen meaningful growth in the value of their units. A balanced fund typically holds a mix of stocks and fixed-income instruments (like bonds or treasury bills), which means returns can shift week to week depending on market conditions. The recent NAV declines across four consecutive periods suggest some short-term pressure, possibly from broader market movements rather than anything specific to the fund alone. With 12,585 unitholders, the fund has a reasonably broad base of investors, which can be a sign of established trust in the manager, Guaranty Trust Fund Managers.

Key insight: Despite a sharp single-week drop of -3.20% that far outpaced the category median of -0.43%, the fund's 26.25% YTD yield shows that the longer-term picture remains strongly positive for investors who have held through 2026.

Larger than 86% of balanced fundsMore unitholders than 93% of balanced funds

How it compares in its type

Week-to-date yield
-3.20%
Higher than 10% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Net asset value
₦14.08B
Larger than 86% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Unitholders
12,585
More than 93% of balanced funds
This fundBalanced Funds median
Bid-offer spread
₦0
Tighter than 45% 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 4 SEC updates (₦14.99B on 2026-06-05 to ₦14.08B on 2026-07-03).
  • Week-to-date yield has moved from 0.42% to -3.20%.
  • Added about 672 unitholders since 2026-06-05.

Price Details

Bid price
NGN 7.84
Offer price
NGN 7.97
Spread
NGN 0.13
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
Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Limited
CAC number
600261
SEC file number
1064
Registered
2026-06-23
Fidelity bond expiry
2026-06-23
Phone
+234-1-448 1201; +234-1-448 1202
Email
infoteam@gtfundmanagers.com
Registered address
171 MOSHOOD OLUGBANI STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS , Lagos State

How to invest in Guaranty Trust 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 Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund show a negative week-to-date yield but a strong year-to-date return?+

A week-to-date yield of -3.2% means the fund's unit price fell in the most recent reporting week. This does not erase the 26.25% 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 Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund's net asset value mean?+

Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund's NAV has fallen for 4 consecutive SEC updates, moving from NGN 14.99B to NGN 14.08B. 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 Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund and how does it affect returns?+

Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund has a bid price of NGN 7.84 and an offer price of NGN 7.97, a spread of NGN 0.13 (1.63%). 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 Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund?+

As of the SEC update on 2026-07-03, Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund reported a week-to-date yield of -3.2% and a year-to-date yield of 26.25%. Yields move over time and are published as indicators for comparison, not as a guaranteed future return.

How do I invest in Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund?+

You invest through the fund manager, Guaranty Trust Fund Managers. Visit their website to get started. Check current terms including minimum investment and fees before proceeding.

Is Guaranty Trust Balanced Fund regulated in Nigeria?+

Guaranty Trust 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.

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