Arvocap Special Fund: Minimum Investment, Returns, Fees & How It Works

With the shifting landscape of the domestic market such as the fall  in returns for Money Market Funds (MMFS), investors are increasingly opting for special funds and dollar-denominated funds for stability and superior returns.

The Arvocap Global Equity Special Fund, just like other special funds such as Mansa X and Oak Special, is one such option.

Launched on June 3rd, 2024, this fund offers investors a strategic, curated entry point into some of the most dominant and resilient companies around the world.

The Arvocap Global Equity Special Fund is a USD-denominated collective investment scheme that focuses on investing in leading global companies.

In particular, funds collected from investors are put in high-value stocks.

Where Funds are Invested in

The Arvocap Global Equity Special Fund invests in high-value global equities listed on the MSCI World Index,  companies with strong balance sheets that rely on low leverage, and businesses that thrive through market cycles, including downturns

As of August 2025, the fund was investing in companies like Apple, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Meta, Alibaba Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and Walmart, among others.

Interest Rate: Risk and Reward 

The fund is rated category 6. This rating is due to its dedicated exposure to equities (shares), which inherently carry price volatility and market risk.

• Key Risks: The value of the investment can fluctuate significantly, and returns are subject to currency exchange rate changes (since it's a USD fund).
• Performance to Date: Since its inception, the fund has demonstrated strong growth, recording an Inception To-Date return of 33.58%.
• Recommendation: Given its risk profile and focus on capital growth, the fund is suitable for investors with a time horizon of 5 years and above.

Investment Requirements

Minimum initial investment - USD 1,000 (Ksh129,000)

Minimum top-up - USD 1,000 (Ksh129,000)

Lock-in period - 182 Days (6 months)

Fees

Annual Management Fee - 2% per annum

Initial fee - 0..5%

Performance fee - 20% on net returns

How to Invest

Investors can join the fund and make top-ups via M-Pesa or through NCBA Bank.

Benefits of Investing in the fund

1. Investors have access to top global brands, given that the funds invest in world-leading companies powering the global economy.
2. There is a potential for higher Returns that outperform traditional local investment vehicles.
3. Income is reinvested to accumulate more units over time, hence giving investors the compounding effect.
4. There is diversification and protects wealth from local market volatility and currency depreciation.

Risks for Investors 

1. Share prices can rise or fall based on global market conditions.
2. Returns fluctuate depending on USD-KES exchange rates.
3. Funds cannot be withdrawn within the first 182 days.

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