Nigeria’s Mutual Funds Market increase by 29.5% in the First Four Months of 2025
Nigeria’s mutual funds market experienced strong growth in the first four months of 2025, with Net Asset Value (NAV) rising by 29.5%, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The NAV increased from ₦3.9 trillion in January to ₦5.1 trillion by the end of April, representing over ₦1.7 trillion in new inflows.
This marks one of the most significant quarterly expansions for the industry in recent years, underscoring growing investor confidence. Mutual funds, which are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets, are professionally managed to maximise returns while spreading risk.
The sharp increase signals growing investor confidence and rising participation in regulated investment products. It also suggests a shift towards diversified portfolios, potentially driven by improved market fundamentals, competitive returns, and waning interest in dollar-denominated assets.
Overall, this momentum reflects a positive outlook for Nigeria’s capital market and the deepening of retail and institutional investor engagement.
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