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Meristem Equity Market Fund

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

Net asset value
NGN 9.76B
Overall rank#64 of 199
Equity Funds rank#8 of 18
Week-to-date yield
-2.01%
Week-to-date
Year-to-date yield
45.25%
Year-to-date
Unitholders
2,448
Investor count
Fund share
0.1%
Share of total fund NAV
Performance trend

How Meristem Equity Market Fund has moved

2026-06-052026-07-03 · 5 data points

Net asset value
-10.52%
NGN 9.76B
Week-to-date yield
-1.71 pp
-2.01%
DateNAVWTD yieldYTD yield
2026-07-03NGN 9.76B-2.01%45.25%
2026-06-26NGN 10.35B-3.76%48.07%
2026-06-19NGN 10.89B-0.08%53.56%
2026-06-11NGN 11.12B-3.51%53.16%
2026-06-05NGN 10.91B-0.3%58.45%
Fund profile

What stands out about Meristem Equity Market Fund

The Meristem Equity Market Fund has had a difficult recent stretch, but its full-year performance tells a more encouraging story. Over the past month, the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) has slid from ₦10.91B on 5 June 2026 down to ₦9.76B by 3 July 2026, a notable drop driven by consecutive weeks of negative Week-to-Date (WTD) yields, including a sharp -3.76% on 26 June and the current -2.01%. Within its category, the fund ranks #8 of 18 equity funds and sits at #73 of 222 across all fund types, placing it in the middle of its peer group. This week's loss of -2.01% also falls slightly worse than the median WTD yield of -1.75% among equity funds, meaning the fund underperformed the average peer by about 0.26 percentage points this week.

Despite the recent turbulence, the fund's Year-to-Date (YTD) yield of 45.25% is a standout figure, suggesting that investors who have held the fund since the start of the year have seen substantial growth in the value of their units even after the recent pullback. The fund is managed by Meristem Wealth Management Limited and currently has 2,448 unitholders, which is a relatively modest investor base. The consistent weekly declines since early June, totalling a NAV drop of roughly ₦1.15B over five data points, indicate that short-term volatility is real and worth watching, but the strong YTD figure provides context that the fund has navigated a broadly positive year overall.

Key insight: Despite five straight weeks of negative returns and a NAV decline from ₦10.91B to ₦9.76B, the fund's 45.25% YTD yield shows that the bulk of this year's gains are still intact for long-term holders.

How it compares in its type

Week-to-date yield
-2.01%
Higher than 39% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Net asset value
₦9.76B
Larger than 56% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Unitholders
2,448
More than 50% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Bid-offer spread
₦0
Tighter than 67% of equity 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 (₦11.12B on 2026-06-11 to ₦9.76B on 2026-07-03).
  • Week-to-date yield has moved from -0.30% to -2.01%.
  • Added about 166 unitholders since 2026-06-05.

More from Meristem Wealth Management Limited

Runs 6 funds tracked here, managing ₦147.17B in total.

Price Details

Bid price
NGN 44.75
Offer price
NGN 45.06
Spread
NGN 0.31
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
Meristem Wealth Management Ltd
CAC number
764153
SEC file number
1495
Registered
2026-06-23
Fidelity bond expiry
2026-06-23
Phone
01-4485991 08118903074
Email
compliance@meristemng.com
Registered address
20A, Gerrard Road , Ikoyi , Lagos

How to invest in Meristem Equity Market 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 Meristem Equity Market Fund show a negative week-to-date yield but a strong year-to-date return?+

A week-to-date yield of -2.01% means the fund's unit price fell in the most recent reporting week. This does not erase the 45.25% year-to-date return — it reflects short-term price movement in equity 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 Meristem Equity Market Fund's net asset value mean?+

Meristem Equity Market Fund's NAV has fallen for 3 consecutive SEC updates, moving from NGN 11.12B to NGN 9.76B. For equity 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 Meristem Equity Market Fund and how does it affect returns?+

Meristem Equity Market Fund has a bid price of NGN 44.75 and an offer price of NGN 45.06, a spread of NGN 0.31 (0.69%). 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 Meristem Equity Market Fund?+

As of the SEC update on 2026-07-03, Meristem Equity Market Fund reported a week-to-date yield of -2.01% and a year-to-date yield of 45.25%. Yields move over time and are published as indicators for comparison, not as a guaranteed future return.

How do I invest in Meristem Equity Market Fund?+

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

Is Meristem Equity Market Fund regulated in Nigeria?+

Meristem Equity Market 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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