By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Special funds, a sub-category of unit trusts, captured a record 23.9 percent market share in March 2026 as investors flocked to the investment vehicles in search of relatively higher returns.
Special funds take record 24pc market share as MMFs fade
Investors are increasingly moving into higher-yielding special funds, lifting the segment’s market share to a record high.
TL;DRAI
Special funds reached 23.9% market share in March 2026, displacing money market funds from 64.4% to 51.9% as investors seek higher yields in real estate, private equity, and commodities. The shift reflects sustained demand for alternative assets in low-interest-rate environments, driving portfolio diversification among retail investors.
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