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Money Market Fund

Invest with greater confidence

With Ecobank’s unique Pan African capabilities, the Ecobank Money Market Fund aims to optimise predictable, short-term investments in Africa’s economic growth while preserving capital, so that you can invest with greater confidence.

Having a presence in 36 countries, Ecobank is able to pool experience and resources across borders. This lets us maximise short-term returns and preserve income gains while minimising risk. The fund also allows holders to subscribe to units on behalf of children.

  • Which type of investor is this fund suited to

    If you’re an investor with a short-term view and a low risk appetite, and want to reduce the concentration of risk by diversifying your investments, require liquidity and liability management and do not want any exposure to equities this fund could be for you.

  • Investment philosophy

    If you’re interested in short-term investments, this fund strictly invests in money market instruments of less than 365 days with an aim to maximise interest income and minimise risk to capital and income.

    The following philosophy guides the fund’s investment decisions:

    • The fund pool monies together to achieve better market power, to enable investors to enjoy competitive returns while minimising risk
    • The fund strictly invests in short-term money market instruments relative to local government regulation and guidance
    • The fund and the duration of the portfolio are actively managed to maximise interest income and to minimise risk to capital and income, respectively
    • Sound risk management strategies and fundamental research analysis are utilised when making investment decisions
  • Fund type

    The Ecobank Fixed Income Fund invests in hybrid accounts and its short-term money markets instruments that meet the investment criteria of local regulators, including:

    • Bills Issued by Sub-Nationals
    • Bond and Tax Anticipatory Notes
  • The benefits of the fund

    There are many benefits to choosing the Ecobank Fixed Income Fund including:

    • Maximising and preserving capital
    • The professionalism and transparency of our expert team
    • The size of the fund reduces transaction costs and obtains high returns
    • The diversified structure also optimises portfolio returns
    • Unit holdings in the fund could be used as collateral if necessary
    • You can redeem your units within five business days
    • You subscribe to units on behalf of minors*
    • You can choose to make monthly or quarterly investments, or as regularly as you wish
    • Your Fund Manager will ably manage the day-to-day administrative functions
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* When they reach 18 they can either continue with the investment or redeem all or some of the units held in their name subject to the minimum permissible holding.

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