Astrue Alpha leads sri Lankan mutual fund industry with highest rate of return

20 July 2021 08:25 am Views - 1009

The active trading strategy and the short-term outlook adopted as a result of high volatility in the equity market have made Asset Trust Management (Pvt) Ltd.’s flagship unit trust fund Astrue Alpha a clear winner in terms of returns to investors.

As per Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka statistics, Astrue Alpha recorded a return rate of 33.27 percent for the period 1st January 2021 to 31st May 2021—posting the highest rate of return in the country’s unit trust industry. 
Similarly, for the full year 2020, Astrue Alpha’s rate of return hit almost 41 percent, cementing its position as one of the foremost mutual funds in the country. 

Astrue Alpha is a conduit for individual and institutional investors to access the Colombo Stock Exchange, primarily seeking capital appreciation. 

“Active trading and the tactical strategy adopted to meet the challenges of the volatile market conditions of the CSE allowed the fund to report this performance. We always strive to provide a sustainable return to our investors despite the volatility in the equity market by adopting various investment strategies,” said Srimal Liyanage, Head of Equities and lead Fund Manager of Astrue Alpha.

 Asset Trust Management (Pvt) Ltd.,incorporated in 2008, is licensed by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka to manage unit trusts and private fixed income portfolios on behalf of local and international investors. In addition to Astrue Alpha (the Equity Fund), the Company recently launched Astrue Active Income Fund that invests in investment grade fixed income securities.

 In a short span of just 5 months existence as at May 2021, the fund’s AUM has surpassed Rs 500 million.  
In managing private wealth, the company aspires to cater to each client’s particular requirement by offering a dynamic investment solution tailored to meet their specific needs.  

“We offer a variety of fund management options and above all, we are mindful of the trust placed on us by our investors. A dynamic Investment Committee sets the investment philosophy and strategic direction for funds under management, enabling the fund managers to take timely and effective tactical decisions. I am proud of our dynamic team who are dedicated to upholding investor interest” said Mangala Boyagoda, Director at Asset Trust Management (Pvt) Ltd.