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NBP Balanced Fund - NBP AMC

74 /100

Total AUM

Rs. 2.1B

Expense Ratio

3.44%

Category Rank

#2 of 4

AI Analyst Thesis
🐂 Bullish

Live NAV

Rs. 42.1600
0.00% 1D ▼ 0.65% YTD
Data As Of:
August 01, 2026

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Executive Summary

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Overall Score

74 / 100

Fund DNA X-Ray

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Health Checks

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

  • Outperforming: 1Y Return (-2.24%) beats the category median (-2.59%).

  • High Consistency: 25 out of 36 months (71%) were positive over the last 3 years.

  • Cost Effective: Expense ratio (3.44%) is below the category median (4.02%).

  • Red Flag: Significant capital outflows detected (-19.3% drop in AUM).

AI Strategy X-Ray

In August 2026, the NBP Balanced Fund delivered a NAV gain of 1.6%, outpacing its benchmark's 1.1% rise and generating a monthly outperformance of 0.5%. Over the longer term, the fund has posted a 15.3% annualized return since inception versus 13.4% for the benchmark, reflecting a cumulative edge of 1.9% per annum. This performance unfolded amid improving macro fundamentals: Pakistan's fiscal deficit narrowed to 2.6% of GDP, the current account deficit eased to USD 304 million, and sovereign ratings were upgraded by S&P and Moody's. Meanwhile, corporate earnings grew 11% year-on-year, driven by oil & gas and banking sectors, while geopolitical tensions over oil prices remained a key risk.

Key Manager Actions

  • The fund trimmed its equity exposure from approximately 69% to 62% during August, reallocating the freed capital into cash and liquid assets. This shift reflects a defensive tilt amid heightened Middle‑East geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices.
  • August’s 1.6% NAV gain translated to a 0.5% monthly edge over the benchmark, reinforcing the fund’s long‑term outperformance trend of 1.9% per annum since inception. The equity‑driven return was supported by strong earnings in banking and oil & gas, while the cash buffer helped limit drawdowns during market stress.
  • Looking ahead, the fund manager anticipates double‑digit equity returns as macro stability improves, inflation eases and interest rates decline, bolstered by attractive KSE‑100 valuations at ~8x forward earnings. Continued sovereign rating upgrades and fiscal consolidation are expected to further support risk appetite and drive the fund’s balanced strategy.

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