Old Mutual Balanced fund invests in a diversified portfolio which makes this fund best suited for a medium risk profile.
The Old Mutual Balanced Fund will always invest at least 25% of the fund’s total assets in interest  bearing assets and based on the manager’s assessment of economic and market factors this could well show a higher return.

Fund Objectives
To maximize total return through investment in a diversified portfolio of interest bearing assets, domestic equities and offshore investments. Due to the diversified nature of the portfolio, the fund offers medium risk profile.

Investment Portfolio
The listed shares to be invested in the Old Mutual Balanced fund as authorized by the Act are:

• Listed shares listed on the NSE - up to 50%.
• Offshore deposits - These includes stocks held in Dollar, Euro or Pound denominated securities - up to 10%.
• Near cash deposits - up to 40%.

Risk Profile
This fund is intended for the moderate risk investor. This is because the unit price is determined by the underlying movement of the shares held. This fund invests within the Nairobi Stock exchange and is thus subject to volatility of the market and company performance. Clients are advised to invest for three to five years if they are seeking to attain capital growth through investing in this fund. This fund is attractive to investors seeking to achieve moderate growth on their portfolio while earning income. It is also good for investors who are seeking to have part of their portfolio as offshore investments.

Fund Prices

• The price of a single unit changes on a daily basis.
• Prices will be published in the daily papers showing both the buying price and selling price.
• The selling price is the price at which the clients will purchase units from Old Mutual, while the buying price is the price at which investors sell their units back to Old Mutual.
• The selling price will include initial charges which are shown in the prospectus of the Old Mutual Funds Trust Deed.

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Additional Purchases
Additional Purchases -You will be able to make additional purchases into your Old Mutual Fund Account. This may be completed in writing by filling out a Buying form. Please note: The minimum amount of paying monthly or topping up your investment is KSh 20,000. 

Distributions

• The Old Mutual Balanced fund distributes quarterly in the year.
• In between the distribution dates, Old Mutual receives interest and dividends on its investments.

Returns
The returns tend to be high over long periods of time.

Fund Fact Sheets
Investors can expect to receive a monthly report for all the consolidated Old Mutual Funds. This report will review the investment activity and news current market commentary.

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