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Special Funds
Mansa-X Special Fund (KES)
Standard Investment Bank Ltd
A KES multi-asset strategy special fund using global markets and long/short trading strategies.
Information last reviewed: 13 Oct 2026
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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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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.
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