Gilt-edged category
Gilt-edged unit trusts in Sri Lanka
Compare Sri Lankan gilt-edged unit trusts that focus on government securities. Track reported YTD returns, 5-year CAGR, and fund NAV from the latest UTASL snapshot.
Gilt-edged funds primarily hold treasury bills and treasury bonds issued by the Government of Sri Lanka. They aim for steadier returns with sovereign exposure, but capital values still move with yield curves and policy-rate expectations.
Highest reported YTD
3.06%
Ceybank Gilt Edge Fund (A Series)
Funds in view
10
matching the category
Combined NAV
LKR 16.0B
May 2026
Gilt-edged funds ranked by reported YTD return
Full universeRanked by the YTD return published in the same UTASL monthly report. The annualized pace is included only as a calculated scenario; always verify the figures and offering document with the asset manager. Paid placements do not affect inclusion or rank.
Ceybank Gilt Edge Fund (A Series)
Ceybank Asset Management Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.06%
- Annualized pace*
- 7.56%
- 5-year CAGR
- 11.11%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 24.86
- Fund NAV
- LKR 4.7B
First Capital Gilt Edged Fund
First Capital Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
2.91%
- Annualized pace*
- 7.18%
- 5-year CAGR
- 12.60%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 2,737.27
- Fund NAV
- LKR 205.3M
CAL Gilt Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
2.89%
- Annualized pace*
- 7.13%
- 5-year CAGR
- 10.77%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 14.34
- Fund NAV
- LKR 4.3M
CAL Gilt Trading Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
2.75%
- Annualized pace*
- 6.78%
- 5-year CAGR
- 9.88%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 80.75
- Fund NAV
- LKR 2.6M
CT Smith Gilt Edged Fund
CT Smith Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
2.27%
- Annualized pace*
- 5.58%
- 5-year CAGR
- 11.54%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 18.25
- Fund NAV
- LKR 27.6M
Ceybank Surakum Fund
Ceybank Asset Management Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
2.05%
- Annualized pace*
- 5.03%
- 5-year CAGR
- 13.53%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 23.55
- Fund NAV
- LKR 31.1M
Asia Securities Dynamic Glit Fund
Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
1.73%
- Annualized pace*
- 4.23%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 11.63
- Fund NAV
- LKR 1.0B
Ceylon Treasury Income Fund
Ceylon Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
1.34%
- Annualized pace*
- 3.27%
- 5-year CAGR
- 1.47%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 6.60
- Fund NAV
- LKR 1.3B
Asia Securities Glit Fund
Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
0.33%
- Annualized pace*
- 0.80%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 18.66
- Fund NAV
- LKR 8.5B
NDB Wealth Gilt Edged Fund
NDB Wealth Management Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
-0.96%
- Annualized pace*
- -2.30%
- 5-year CAGR
- 16.86%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 41.30
- Fund NAV
- LKR 192.3M
| # | Fund | Reported YTD | Annualized pace* | 5Y CAGR | NAV / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceybank Gilt Edge Fund (A Series) Ceybank Asset Management Ltd | 3.06% | 7.56% | 11.11% | LKR 24.86 |
| 2 | First Capital Gilt Edged Fund First Capital Asset Management Limited | 2.91% | 7.18% | 12.60% | LKR 2,737.27 |
| 3 | CAL Gilt Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 2.89% | 7.13% | 10.77% | LKR 14.34 |
| 4 | CAL Gilt Trading Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 2.75% | 6.78% | 9.88% | LKR 80.75 |
| 5 | CT Smith Gilt Edged Fund CT Smith Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 2.27% | 5.58% | 11.54% | LKR 18.25 |
| 6 | Ceybank Surakum Fund Ceybank Asset Management Ltd | 2.05% | 5.03% | 13.53% | LKR 23.55 |
| 7 | Asia Securities Dynamic Glit Fund Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd | 1.73% | 4.23% | n/a | LKR 11.63 |
| 8 | Ceylon Treasury Income Fund Ceylon Asset Management Limited | 1.34% | 3.27% | 1.47% | LKR 6.60 |
| 9 | Asia Securities Glit Fund Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd | 0.33% | 0.80% | n/a | LKR 18.66 |
| 10 | NDB Wealth Gilt Edged Fund NDB Wealth Management Ltd | -0.96% | -2.30% | 16.86% | LKR 41.30 |
*Annualized pace is calculated from the reported partial-year return. It is not a published yield, forecast, or guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "gilt-edged" mean for a Sri Lankan unit trust?
It means the fund is primarily invested in Sri Lankan government securities — treasury bills and treasury bonds. The portfolio is sovereign-rated, but unit NAVs still rise and fall with market yield changes.
Do gilt-edged unit trusts guarantee returns?
No. The underlying instruments are sovereign-backed, but the fund's NAV per unit moves with interest rates. A rising rate environment can pull capital values lower in the short run.
Who typically uses gilt-edged funds?
Investors who want sovereign credit exposure with daily liquidity, plus institutions parking near-cash for 6-18 months. Treat them as a middle ground between money market and longer income funds.
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Source: Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) monthly performance reports. Figures are indicative and can contain extraction errors. TaprobaneFi is a research and education site — content on taprobanefi.com/unit-trust-analysis/gilt-edged-unit-trusts-sri-lanka is not personalised investment advice. Always verify with the asset manager before committing capital.