Unit trust assets tipped to cross Sh1trn on multiple investor accounts

Unit trust investments in Kenya are set to hit Sh1 trillion by mid-2026, driven by a surge in individual investors opening multiple accounts across funds.

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Investments in collective schemes or unit trusts are expected to close the Sh1 trillion mark in the first half of 2026, boosted by multiple accounts by individual investors.

The Fund Managers Association (FMA) which pools together professional managers says individuals have been opening multiple accounts, primarily in the search of comparatively higher returns from different funds.

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