Nigerian Mutual Funds/United Capital Equity Fund
Equity FundsFigures updated 2026-07-03

United Capital Equity Fund

Managed by United Capital Asset Mgt. LtdVisit website ↗Compare this fund

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

Net asset value
NGN 16.57B
Overall rank#46 of 199
Equity Funds rank#5 of 18
Week-to-date yield
-1.53%
Week-to-date
Year-to-date yield
36.65%
Year-to-date
Unitholders
9,268
Investor count
Fund share
0.18%
Share of total fund NAV
Performance trend

How United Capital Equity Fund has moved

2026-06-052026-07-03 · 5 data points

Net asset value
-8.9%
NGN 16.57B
Week-to-date yield
-1.34 pp
-1.53%
DateNAVWTD yieldYTD yield
2026-07-03NGN 16.57B-1.53%36.65%
2026-06-26NGN 17.48B-3.09%38.78%
2026-06-19NGN 18.30B-0.29%43.2%
2026-06-11NGN 18.19B-0.19%45.61%
2026-06-05NGN 18.19B-0.19%45.61%
Fund profile

What stands out about United Capital Equity Fund

Despite a tough few weeks for Nigerian equity funds, the United Capital Equity Fund has held up better than most of its peers. The fund's most recent Week-to-Date (WTD) yield sits at -1.53%, which is actually ahead of the median WTD yield of -1.75% across all 18 funds in the Equity Funds category. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) yield of 36.65% shows strong overall performance since the start of the year, even as recent weeks have seen the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) slide from a recent high of ₦18.30B on 26 June to ₦16.57B by 3 July. In terms of size, the fund ranks #5 of 18 within its category and #51 of 222 across all fund types, making it one of the larger equity-focused options available to Nigerian investors.

Zooming in on the recent trend, the NAV has fallen over four consecutive weeks, dropping by roughly ₦1.73B between 19 June and 3 July, with the sharpest single-week drop of -3.09% recorded on 26 June. This kind of short-term dip in NAV (the total value of everything the fund holds, divided among investors) is not unusual for equity funds, which invest in stocks and naturally move up and down with the broader market. The fund currently serves 9,268 unitholders, reflecting a sizeable investor base that has stayed with the fund through this period of volatility.

Key insight: Despite a sharp NAV decline over the past two weeks, the fund's YTD yield of 36.65% and a current WTD yield that beats the category median suggest it has weathered recent market weakness better than most of its peers.

Tighter bid-offer spread than 89% of equity funds

How it compares in its type

Week-to-date yield
-1.53%
Higher than 56% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Net asset value
₦16.57B
Larger than 72% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Unitholders
9,268
More than 78% of equity funds
This fundEquity Funds median
Bid-offer spread
₦0
Tighter than 89% 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 2 SEC updates (₦18.30B on 2026-06-19 to ₦16.57B on 2026-07-03).
  • Week-to-date yield has moved from -0.19% to -1.53%.
  • Added about 489 unitholders since 2026-06-05.

Price Details

Bid price
NGN 2.63
Offer price
NGN 2.65
Spread
NGN 0.03
USD NAV
N/A
USD bid
N/A
USD offer
N/A

Key facts

Details sourced from the fund manager's website.

Management fee
1.5%

About the manager

Matched to the SEC register of capital market operators.

ACTIVE
United Capital Plc
CAC number
444999
SEC file number
100
Registered
2026-06-23
Fidelity bond expiry
2026-06-23
Phone
07039069552
Email
compliance@unitedcapitalplcgroup.com
Registered address
3rd and 4th Floors, Afriland Towers , 97/105, Broad Street , Lagos

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

A week-to-date yield of -1.53% means the fund's unit price fell in the most recent reporting week. This does not erase the 36.65% 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 is the bid-offer spread for United Capital Equity Fund and how does it affect returns?+

United Capital Equity Fund has a bid price of NGN 2.63 and an offer price of NGN 2.65, a spread of NGN 0.03 (0.97%). 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 United Capital Equity Fund?+

As of the SEC update on 2026-07-03, United Capital Equity Fund reported a week-to-date yield of -1.53% and a year-to-date yield of 36.65%. Yields move over time and are published as indicators for comparison, not as a guaranteed future return.

What fees does United Capital Equity Fund charge?+

United Capital Asset Mgt. Ltd lists a management fee of 1.5% for United Capital Equity Fund. Fees reduce your net return, so comparing total costs across similar equity funds is worthwhile before investing.

How do I invest in United Capital Equity Fund?+

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

Is United Capital Equity Fund regulated in Nigeria?+

United Capital Equity 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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