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HBL Growth Fund-Class A - HBL AMC

24 /100

Total AUM

Rs. 12.3B

Expense Ratio

1.40%

Category Rank

#27 of 28

AI Analyst Thesis
⚖️ Neutral

Live NAV

Rs. 435.5444
▲ 0.23% 1D ▼ 24.70% YTD
Data As Of:
February 01, 2026

Interactive Performance

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Executive Summary

Institutional health checks and AI strategy overview.

Overall Score

24 / 100

Fund DNA X-Ray

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Health Checks

  • Clean Portfolio: Zero non-compliant or provisioned assets detected.

  • Underperforming: 1Y Return (-21.97%) trails the category median (0.20%).

  • Volatile Path: Only 14 out of 36 months (38%) were positive over the last 3 years.

  • Cost Effective: Expense ratio (1.40%) is below the category median (4.00%).

  • Red Flag: Significant capital outflows detected (-16.4% drop in AUM).

AI Strategy X-Ray

The fund posted a modest absolute return while underperforming the KSE-100 benchmark, which fell 8.7% MoM amid heightened geopolitical risk and weaker corporate earnings. Macro drivers included a steady policy rate at 10.5%, inflation easing to 7.0% YoY, and resilient remittances supporting FX reserves. Despite a current‑account surplus in January, external pressures from oil price volatility and US‑Iran tensions kept market sentiment cautious.

Key Manager Actions

  • Portfolio Shift: The fund retained a dominant equity allocation (>93%) while modestly increasing cash to 5% to preserve liquidity amid market volatility.
  • Yield/Return Dynamics: Absolute performance lagged the benchmark, driven by a broad market sell‑off; however, the fund’s low turnover suggests cost efficiency and reduced transaction drag.
  • Forward Outlook: With the policy rate expected to stay unchanged and inflation showing signs of moderation, the manager is positioned to capitalize on any rebound in equity valuations once geopolitical tensions ease.

Performance vs. Peers

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Portfolio X-Ray

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AI Reading the Tea Leaves

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Market Timing Visualizer

Concentration Style

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Broad/Index Aggressive Focus

Manager's Playbook (1M Delta)

Holdings DNA

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Risk & Quant Desk

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The Magic Quadrant (Risk vs Return)

AI Analyst Note

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Market Capture

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Yield & Income Stream

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Audit & Governance Desk

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