Ekush First Unit Fund (EFUF) vs IDLC Balanced Fund (IBF)

Over the last 5 years, IDLC Balanced Fund (IBF) returned 7.64% a year and Ekush First Unit Fund (EFUF) returned 6.74% a year, both with cash dividends reinvested, based on NAV history through 31 Aug 2026.

Both figures are total returns with cash dividends reinvested, measured over the same months from each fundโ€™s published NAV history. Past performance does not predict the future.

Ekush First Unit Fund (EFUF)IDLC Balanced Fund (IBF)
TypeBalancedBalanced
Asset managerEkush Wealth Management Limited (Ekush)IDLC Asset Management Limited (IDLC AML)
Fund size৳31 cr৳60 cr
Tracked sinceNov 2019Jul 2019
Per year, 1 year+15.43%+10.57%
Per year, 3 years+12.41%+9.77%
Per year, 5 years+6.74%+7.64%
Management fee2.50% down to 1.00% per year (tiered by fund size)2.50% down to 1.00% per year (tiered by fund size)
Exit loadSIP cancelled before 3 years: up to 1%; otherwise noneExit load 3% of Investor's Sale Price if surrendered before 90 calendar days (SIP clock from first installment); no entry load
Minimum (one time)500 units individual / 5,000 units institutionBDT 5,000 individual / BDT 50,000 institution
Star rating5 of 5 in Balanced funds3 of 5 in Balanced funds
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