Beginner guide
How to invest in unit trusts in Sri Lanka
Step-by-step guide to investing in Sri Lankan unit trusts. Learn how to pick a category, open an account with a manager, and compare funds before subscribing.
Unit trusts pool money from many investors into professionally managed portfolios. They are accessible, regulated, and a good way to invest in LKR markets without picking individual securities — provided you match the right category to your goal.
Highest reported YTD
11.00%
Softlogic Equity Fund
Funds in view
88
across all categories
Combined NAV
LKR 593.1B
May 2026
Top Sri Lankan unit trusts 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.
Softlogic Equity Fund
Softlogic Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
11.00%
- Annualized pace*
- 28.69%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 301.78
- Fund NAV
- LKR 180.3M
Ceylon IPO Fund
Ceylon Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
7.73%
- Annualized pace*
- 19.72%
- 5-year CAGR
- 17.95%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 12.76
- Fund NAV
- LKR 1.6B
NDB Wealth Growth & Income Fund
NDB Wealth Management Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
6.49%
- Annualized pace*
- 16.42%
- 5-year CAGR
- 22.45%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 128.20
- Fund NAV
- LKR 2.7B
CEYLON Index Fund
Ceylon Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
6.46%
- Annualized pace*
- 16.34%
- 5-year CAGR
- 19.36%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 128.38
- Fund NAV
- LKR 353.6M
CT Smith Equity Fund
CT Smith Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
5.94%
- Annualized pace*
- 14.97%
- 5-year CAGR
- 30.90%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 70.06
- Fund NAV
- LKR 602.1M
Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund (in $ )
Ceylon Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
5.70%
- Annualized pace*
- 14.34%
- 5-year CAGR
- 6.38%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 1.15
- Fund NAV
- LKR 30.1M
Senfin Select Factor Fund
Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
5.52%
- Annualized pace*
- 13.87%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 13.20
- Fund NAV
- LKR 169.8M
CAL Income Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.83%
- Annualized pace*
- 12.08%
- 5-year CAGR
- 14.40%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 41.42
- Fund NAV
- LKR 1.3B
Senfin Dividend Fund
Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.80%
- Annualized pace*
- 12.00%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 21.65
- Fund NAV
- LKR 618.7M
Ceybank Century Growth
Ceybank Asset Management Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.77%
- Annualized pace*
- 11.92%
- 5-year CAGR
- 18.55%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 175.12
- Fund NAV
- LKR 1.8B
NAMAL Growth Fund
National Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.48%
- Annualized pace*
- 11.18%
- 5-year CAGR
- 20.19%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 341.91
- Fund NAV
- LKR 418.0M
CAL High Yield Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.17%
- Annualized pace*
- 10.38%
- 5-year CAGR
- 13.02%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 46.10
- Fund NAV
- LKR 17.9B
Asia Securities Equity Opportunity Fund
Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.13%
- Annualized pace*
- 10.28%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 19.86
- Fund NAV
- LKR 790.0M
Senfin Growth Fund
Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.06%
- Annualized pace*
- 10.10%
- 5-year CAGR
- 23.72%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 25.90
- Fund NAV
- LKR 6.7B
CAL Fixed Income Opportunities Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
4.04%
- Annualized pace*
- 10.05%
- 5-year CAGR
- 14.54%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 42.61
- Fund NAV
- LKR 80.3B
Asia Securities Dynamic Income Fund
Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.94%
- Annualized pace*
- 9.79%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 11.28
- Fund NAV
- LKR 28.2B
Asia Securities Income Fund
Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.85%
- Annualized pace*
- 9.56%
- 5-year CAGR
- n/a
- NAV / unit
- LKR 17.38
- Fund NAV
- LKR 2.1B
CAL Investment Grade Fund
Capital Alliance Investments Ltd
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.79%
- Annualized pace*
- 9.41%
- 5-year CAGR
- 14.69%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 40.34
- Fund NAV
- LKR 60.8B
First Capital Fixed income Fund
First Capital Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.79%
- Annualized pace*
- 9.41%
- 5-year CAGR
- 18.54%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 4,454.02
- Fund NAV
- LKR 7.1B
Ceylon Income Fund
Ceylon Asset Management Limited
Reported YTD
Latest UTASL report period
3.74%
- Annualized pace*
- 9.28%
- 5-year CAGR
- 10.24%
- NAV / unit
- LKR 36.94
- Fund NAV
- LKR 3.6B
| # | Fund | Reported YTD | Annualized pace* | 5Y CAGR | NAV / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Softlogic Equity Fund Softlogic Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 11.00% | 28.69% | n/a | LKR 301.78 |
| 2 | Ceylon IPO Fund Ceylon Asset Management Limited | 7.73% | 19.72% | 17.95% | LKR 12.76 |
| 3 | NDB Wealth Growth & Income Fund NDB Wealth Management Ltd | 6.49% | 16.42% | 22.45% | LKR 128.20 |
| 4 | CEYLON Index Fund Ceylon Asset Management Limited | 6.46% | 16.34% | 19.36% | LKR 128.38 |
| 5 | CT Smith Equity Fund CT Smith Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 5.94% | 14.97% | 30.90% | LKR 70.06 |
| 6 | Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund (in $ ) Ceylon Asset Management Limited | 5.70% | 14.34% | 6.38% | LKR 1.15 |
| 7 | Senfin Select Factor Fund Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 5.52% | 13.87% | n/a | LKR 13.20 |
| 8 | CAL Income Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 4.83% | 12.08% | 14.40% | LKR 41.42 |
| 9 | Senfin Dividend Fund Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 4.80% | 12.00% | n/a | LKR 21.65 |
| 10 | Ceybank Century Growth Ceybank Asset Management Ltd | 4.77% | 11.92% | 18.55% | LKR 175.12 |
| 11 | NAMAL Growth Fund National Asset Management Limited | 4.48% | 11.18% | 20.19% | LKR 341.91 |
| 12 | CAL High Yield Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 4.17% | 10.38% | 13.02% | LKR 46.10 |
| 13 | Asia Securities Equity Opportunity Fund Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd | 4.13% | 10.28% | n/a | LKR 19.86 |
| 14 | Senfin Growth Fund Senfin Asset Management (Pvt) Ltd | 4.06% | 10.10% | 23.72% | LKR 25.90 |
| 15 | CAL Fixed Income Opportunities Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 4.04% | 10.05% | 14.54% | LKR 42.61 |
| 16 | Asia Securities Dynamic Income Fund Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd | 3.94% | 9.79% | n/a | LKR 11.28 |
| 17 | Asia Securities Income Fund Asia Securities Wealth Management (Pvt) Ltd | 3.85% | 9.56% | n/a | LKR 17.38 |
| 18 | CAL Investment Grade Fund Capital Alliance Investments Ltd | 3.79% | 9.41% | 14.69% | LKR 40.34 |
| 19 | First Capital Fixed income Fund First Capital Asset Management Limited | 3.79% | 9.41% | 18.54% | LKR 4,454.02 |
| 20 | Ceylon Income Fund Ceylon Asset Management Limited | 3.74% | 9.28% | 10.24% | LKR 36.94 |
*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 is the minimum amount to start a unit trust in Sri Lanka?
Most managers accept entry amounts from LKR 1,000 to LKR 10,000, plus monthly top-ups. The exact minimum varies — check the manager's fund factsheet.
How do I open a unit trust account?
Pick a category and manager, complete the KYC form (NIC, proof of address, bank details), agree to the offering document, and fund the account. Many managers now offer online onboarding.
How are unit trusts different from buying CSE stocks?
A unit trust outsources stock selection to a licensed manager for a fee. You buy units, not individual shares. Liquidity, costs, and risk profile depend on the category you choose.
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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/how-to-invest-in-unit-trusts-sri-lanka is not personalised investment advice. Always verify with the asset manager before committing capital.