All You Need to Know About The I&M Capital Wealth Fund

If you’ve ever thought about investing but weren’t sure where to start, you might be surprised to learn that the first step is the simplest: just get started. 

You don’t necessarily need a large amount of money, deep knowledge of financial markets or time to manage investments yourself. What matters is understanding where your money goes, how it is invested and what you can expect along the way.

That’s the idea behind the I&M Capital Wealth Fund.

With an entry point of as little as Ksh5,000, the fund gives individuals, businesses and other investors access to a professionally managed investment portfolio focused primarily on short-term fixed-income securities.

But what actually happens after you invest? How does the fund generate returns? How easily can you access your money? What does it cost, and who is the Wealth Fund designed for?

In this article, we take a closer look at the Wealth Fund from I&M Capital with details of what it is, how it works and all the information you need to decide if it is a good option for you.

What Is the I&M Capital Wealth Fund

The I&M Capital Wealth Fund is a professionally managed investment fund that pools money from different investors and invests it primarily in short-term fixed-income securities.

In simple terms, instead of having to research and manage individual investments yourself, your money is combined with that of other investors and managed by professional fund managers who are regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). 

The aim is to generate returns on your investment while giving you access to your money when you need it, subject to the fund’s terms and conditions.

And you don’t need a large amount of money to get started. With the Wealth Fund, you can invest from as little as Ksh5,000.

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How Does the I&M Capital Wealth Fund Work? 

The process can be simplified into four steps:

1. You invest
Start with as little as Ksh5,000 and put your money into the Wealth Fund.

2. Your money is pooled
Your investment is combined with those of other investors, giving the fund a larger pool of capital to invest.

3. Professionals manage the investments
Fund managers make investment decisions to maximise returns for investors. 

4. Your investment grows
Returns generated by the underlying investments contribute to the value of your investment. 

Where Does Your Money Go?

The I&M Capital Wealth Fund invests primarily in short-term fixed-income securities. These are investments that typically provide returns through interest payments over a defined period.

The fund may invest across different fixed-income instruments in line with its investment mandate. By spreading investments across a diverse portfolio, the fund managers are able to generate competitive returns for investors.

The longer you remain invested, the more opportunity your money has to benefit from the returns generated over time.

This is where the power of compounding can come in.

When returns remain invested, they can themselves contribute to future growth. Over time, you’re not only giving your original investment an opportunity to grow, the interest on your money also starts to work for your portfolio. 

Even when you start with a relatively small amount like Ksh5,000, giving your money more time to grow can make a meaningful difference over the long term. 

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Where the Wealth Fund Stands Out

Liquidity: Easy access when you need your money

Free Withdrawals: Access your money within 3 days without withdrawal charges

When you need to access your funds, no withdrawal fee is charged. 

Low-risk investment Approach: The fund pools investors’ money and invests it primarily in low-risk fixed-income assets, providing an opportunity to preserve capital while earning a return.

Diversification: Your money is spread across different investments, helping to reduce the risk associated with putting all your money in a single asset. 

Professionally managed: Experienced fund managers make investment decisions and manage the portfolio on your behalf.

Accessible and affordable: You can start investing with as little as Ksh5,000 and grow your investment through regular top-ups of as little as Ksh2,000. 

Competitive returns: The fund provides competitive returns in Kenya shillings giving investors an opportunity to grow their money while maintaining relatively easy access to their funds.

Digital Access: The fund is easily accessible through the I&M On The Go (OTG) App and Web. You simply need to log into OTG and self-onboard and fund your account at the click of a few buttons.

Is the Wealth Fund Right for You?

The I&M Capital Wealth Fund may be worth considering if you’re looking for a simple way to grow your money without having to manage individual investments yourself. 

It can be particularly relevant if you:

• Want to start investing with a relatively small amount.
• Have surplus money you want to put to work over time.
• Want an investment option that gives you access to your money in case of an emergency, without being penalised. 
• Are looking to build your wealth gradually rather than waiting until you have a large amount of money to invest.

If this sounds like you, I&M Capital’s Wealth Fund makes it easier to take that first step towards growing your wealth. 

If you would like to invest in the I&M Capital Wealth Fund, get started here.