Standard Investment Bank’s flagship product, the MansaX Special Fund, has posted another quarter of solid returns, reinforcing its reputation as one of Kenya’s most disciplined and consistently performing multi-asset funds.
The Q2 2025 factsheet shows that the Kenya shilling-denominated fund delivered net returns of 6.09%, while the dollar-denominated fund returned 3.47% for the same period.
Since inception, the funds have posted annualised net returns of 18.04% (KES) and 12.27% (USD) respectively, a trajectory that continues to outperform many traditional investment benchmarks.
Structured as a regulated multi-asset strategy, MansaX invests across equities, fixed income, commodities and alternative instruments, both in local and global markets.
Its diversified model is designed to mitigate risk while generating above-market returns. The Q2 2025 portfolio included holdings in fixed income instruments, interest rate derivatives, crude oil, and large-cap US tech firms such as Microsoft, Oracle, Netflix and NVIDIA.
The fund’s geographical allocation remains deliberately spread across Africa (21.79%), North America (49.39%), Asia (19.08%), and Europe (6.48%), reflecting a global outlook rarely matched by locally domiciled vehicles.
Despite sharp reversals in US equity markets and global monetary tightening, MansaX maintained positive momentum through tactical allocation and risk-adjusted positioning.
For investors, the results reinforce a growing perception that MansaX has carved out a niche as a trusted vehicle for wealth growth.
In a market where many funds struggle to sustain consistent performance, Standard Investment Bank’s disciplined management has set a high bar.
While past performance is no guarantee of future results, MansaX continues to stand out as a benchmark for fund management excellence in East Africa.
