Mutual Fund Industry Adds Rs. 520 Billion in One Year

Pakistan's mutual fund industry recorded slower asset expansion in 2026, with assets under management (AUM) increasing by 12.4 percent year-over-year to Rs.

Key points

• According to data published by the Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP), the industry's assets rose by Rs.
• 2.04 trillion, representing 43.2 percent of the industry's assets.
• According to the report, mutual fund returns had surged to as much as 10 percent per month, translating into substantial income for investors with larger investments.
• 2.74 trillion, accounting for 58 percent of the industry's total assets.
• 154.75 billion, and gratuity funds accounted for Rs.

According to data published by the Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP), the industry's assets rose by Rs. 520 billion from Rs. 4.20 trillion in September 2025.

Meanwhile, the growth was significantly lower than the Rs. When assets grew from Rs, 1.15 trillion continued between September 2024 and September 2025. 3.05 trillion to Rs. 4.20 trillion. Current Account Deficit to Remain Within 1% of GDP: Governor SBP.

For context, the industry had recorded an even larger growth of Rs. As total assets expanded from Rs, 1.23 trillion between September 2023 and September 2024. 1.82 trillion to Rs. 3.05 trillion.

Although the industry's overall investment base continues to expand, the latest figures indicate a slowdown in asset accumulation. Funds Market and Equity Funds Face Pressure.

As the report notes, funds market and equity funds continued to experience negative expansion. A significant number of investors additionally continued to redeem dividends, contributing to slower expansion in asset values managed by fund firms.

According to the report, mutual fund returns had surged to as much as 10 percent per month, translating into substantial income for investors with larger investments. Banks and Administration Securities Dominate Investments.

MUFAP data demonstrates that asset management businesses (AMCs) allocated the largest share of their investments to bank and development finance institution (DFI) deposits and other investment instruments.

These holdings stood at approximately Rs. 2.74 trillion, accounting for 58 percent of the industry's total assets. SBP Doubles Minimum Capital Requirement for Banks.

Administration securities accounted for around 17 percent, or Rs. While equity market investments stood at Rs, 795 billion. 677 billion, representing approximately 14 percent of the total. Investments in other avenues amounted to Rs. 567 billion, or around 12 percent.

While a comparatively smaller share is invested in equities, the distribution demonstrates the industry's substantial exposure to banking instruments and administration securities. Individual Investors Hold 43% of Mutual Fund Assets.

For context, the "Others" investor category accounted for the largest share of investments at Rs. 2.19 trillion, or approximately 46.3 percent of total assets.

Individual investors held Rs. 2.04 trillion, representing 43.2 percent of the industry's assets.

Banks and financial institutions accounted for Rs. While provident funds held Rs, 129.15 billion. 165.07 billion. Pension funds had investments of Rs. 154.75 billion, and gratuity funds accounted for Rs. 44.62 billion.

Open-end funds dominated the industry, with assets of Rs. 4.55 trillion. Voluntary Pension Schemes (VPS) accounted for Rs. While employer pension funds held Rs, 155.49 billion. 7.41 billion. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained a comparatively small segment, with investments of Rs. 6.94 billion.

According to MUFAP, asset management firms offer 25 major funds covering capital markets, equities, administration securities, and retirement savings. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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