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Mansa-X Special Fund (KES)

Standard Investment Bank Ltd

Special FundsKESReviewed Oct 2026

A KES multi-asset strategy special fund using global markets and long/short trading strategies.

Minimum to startKES 250,000
Latest return (net)4.71% in Q3 2026
16.20% so far in 2026
Access to moneySix-month initial lock-in
RiskHigh risk; uses derivatives and leverage (strategy descript…
CMA-approved fund. Mansa X Special Fund (KES) is on the Capital Markets Authority's list of approved funds, part of Standard Investment Trust Funds, managed by Standard Investment Bank. Check details

Overview

The fund seeks returns through diversified exposure to currencies, precious metals, commodities, stock indices, individual stocks, cash and fixed income, and may use futures, options and leverage.

How it works

The fund applies a multi-asset long/short strategy across global markets. This is not a conventional low-risk fixed income or money market fund.

Fees and charges

Initial fee: 0%. Redemption fee: 0%. Financial services charge: 5% p.a., prorated daily. Performance charge: 10% on returns above the stated 25% hurdle rate for the KES fund.

Risks and important considerations

Use of derivatives, leverage and global markets can increase losses and volatility. Currency, market, counterparty and liquidity risks apply. Returns and capital are not guaranteed.

Eligibility and how to apply

Minimum investment KES 250,000; minimum top-up KES 100,000; six-month lock-in. Consider the fund only if it fits your risk capacity and investment horizon.

Frequently asked questions

Official Standard Investment Bank Mansa-X page checked 2026-10-13; page links to a Q3 2026 factsheet. Listed minimum KES 250,000, top-up KES 100,000, six-month lock-in, 0% initial/redemption fees, 5% p.a. prorated financial services charge, and 10% performance charge above a 25% hurdle for KES. Source: https://sib.co.ke/mansa-x/. Returns intentionally omitted.

📈 Past returns

Net of fees, as published by the fund manager. Past returns don't guarantee future returns.

2026 so far16.20%Jan–Sep
202520.74%Full year
202419.53%Full year

Quarter by quarter

  1. Q3 20264.71%
  2. Q2 20265.95%
  3. Q1 20264.74%
  4. Q4 20254.71%
  5. Q3 20255.09%
  6. Q2 20256.05%
  7. Q1 20254.89%
  8. Q4 20243.78%
  9. Q3 20245.14%
  10. Q2 20244.99%
  11. Q1 20245.62%

🧮 What could your money have made?

Illustration only. "Look back" uses the fund's published net returns, spreading each period's return evenly across its months and adding top-ups at the start of each month or quarter. "Look ahead" assumes the same return every year, which no fund delivers in real life. Returns can be lower, or negative.

Sources: Standard Investment Bank factsheet (1, 2, 3, 4) · Kenyan Wall Street (SIB figures) · Money254 (manager figures) (1, 2).

YOUR NEXT STEP

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Minimum initial investment: KES 250,000. The fund has a six-month initial lock-in. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

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Your details are collected to respond to this specific request. Do not send money to personal accounts. A Standard Investment Bank client relationship manager will be in touch to assist you with the process.

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Latest return (net)4.71% in Q3 202636.68% in the 12 months to Sep 20265.52% in Q3 20262.51% in Q3 20263.90% in Q3 2026
This year so far16.20% (Jan–Sep)—16.61% (Jan–Sep)9.22% (Jan–Sep)12.28% (Jan–Sep)
Full year 202520.74%——13.37%18.99%
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Information last reviewed: 13 Oct 2026

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