Unit Trust Fund Performance Overview🇱🇰

What this tool does

Our Unit Trust Performance Overview helps investors in Sri Lanka explore and compare the performance of LKR-denominated unit trust funds. Use simple filters (Management Company, Category, and Fund) with a date range to visualise monthly trends and yearly outcomes on an interactive chart and summary tables.

Made for the Sri Lankan market, this tool focuses on commonly tracked metrics like returns, NAV/Unit (unit price), and fund size, helping you understand how funds have behaved across market cycles regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC).

Key benefits for Sri Lankan investors

• Quickly scan how funds from a single management company perform side-by-side.
• Filter by local fund categories (e.g., Money Market, Fixed Income/Income, Balanced, Equity, Gilt/Short-Term Treasury, and Shariah-compliant categories where applicable).
• See performance in LKR terms; when funds have mixed currencies, the tool emphasizes percentage-based metrics for fairer comparisons.
• Identify consistency via monthly trends and confirm outcomes at a calendar-year level.

Features at a glance

• Intuitive layout
  • Left column: Management Company, Unit Trust Category, Unit Trust Name
  • Right column: Metric selector, From (YYYY-MM), To (YYYY-MM)
  • Optimised two-column layout to save screen space
• Metrics you can view
  • Monthly Return (%)
  • Year to Date (YTD) (%)
  • Unit Price (NAV/Unit)
  • Unit Holders (number of holders)
  • 5-Year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) (%)
  • Fund Size (NAV Total)
• Interactive chart
  • Clear line chart with up to 25 distinct colours assigned per fund
  • Legend and tooltip colours match each fund for easy tracking
  • Fund Size (NAV Total) uses compact currency formatting (e.g., LKR 1.2M, 3.4B)
  • Unit Holders values are labeled as “holders” in the tooltip
• Detailed tables
  • Monthly Performance: month-by-month values for the selected metric
  • Yearly Performance: calendar-year returns sourced from the backend yearly endpoint

Metrics explained (Sri Lanka context)

• Monthly Return %: The percentage change in a fund’s value over each month. Useful for spotting momentum or volatility.
• YTD %: Performance from the beginning of the current calendar year to the selected month. Helpful for gauging current-year trends.
• Unit Price (NAV/Unit): The rupee value of one unit, typically computed as total NAV divided by units outstanding.
• Unit Holders: The number of holders registered in the fund. Rising holders can indicate growing investor interest.
• 5-Year CAGR %: The smoothed annual growth rate over five years, good for long-term perspective in the Sri Lankan market.
• Fund Size (NAV Total): The total net asset value of the fund. Larger funds may offer liquidity and operational scale, though size doesn’t guarantee performance.

Filters and data coverage

• Management Company: Narrow down to funds from a specific Sri Lankan unit trust manager.
• Category: Focus on comparable strategies (e.g., Money Market vs. Equity) for apples-to-apples comparisons.
• Fund: View a single fund in isolation when you need deeper analysis.
• Date Range: Use YYYY-MM to set a clear analysis window within available data.

Note: If multiple currencies are involved across selected funds, the tool highlights percentage-based metrics to keep comparisons meaningful. Always consider fund factsheets and official disclosures for fees and benchmarks.

How to use this tool effectively

1. Start broad by selecting a Management Company to view its full line-up of funds.
2. Refine with a Category (e.g., Equity) to compare similar strategies.
3. Choose a Fund if you want a single-fund deep dive.
4. Select a Metric and set your From and To months.
5. Use the Performance Chart for trend analysis, and the Monthly/Yearly tables for exact values.

Practical use-cases

• Compare two Sri Lankan equity funds across the last three years to see which delivered more consistent monthly returns.
• Check how a money market fund’s unit price and fund size evolved during periods of changing local interest rates.
• Review yearly returns to understand how a balanced fund handled market drawdowns and recoveries.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Are returns shown net of fees?
  • The tool reflects the data we ingest. Always check the fund’s factsheet to confirm whether performance is net or gross of fees.
• Are returns currency-adjusted?
  • Data is visualised as provided by the source. For mixed-currency selections, prefer percentage metrics for fairer comparisons.
• What is the source of the data?
  • Data is processed from publicly available disclosures by Sri Lankan unit trust managers. Availability may vary by fund and time period.
• Why don’t I see dividends or taxes?
  • The tool focuses on headline performance metrics (e.g., returns, NAV/Unit). For tax or distribution specifics, refer to manager disclosures and Sri Lankan tax guidance.

Important note

This tool is for research and education in a Sri Lankan context. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always read the fund prospectus/factsheet and consult a licensed advisor before investing.