The US-Iran war has rattled global markets in ways we have not seen in years.
Oil has surged from around $70 to over $110 per barrel. The Dow Jones dropped over 400 points in a single session. Inflation fears are back. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply, remains disrupted.
For many investors, this feels like a moment to panic.
I understand that feeling. But in over 10 years of managing client investments, I have learned that volatile moments do not destroy well-structured portfolios. They expose poorly structured ones.
That is exactly where Mansa-X stands apart.
Here is what most people do not know about how the fund is built
Mansa-X is a multi-asset Special Fund, which means it does not bet everything on one market, one sector, or one currency.
Look at the Q4 2025 top holdings: Fixed Income Instruments, Interest Rate Derivatives, S&P 500 index exposure, Gold Futures, Silver Futures, and VanEck Gold Miners, alongside individual equities like Alphabet, Goldman Sachs, and Eli Lilly.
In a world where oil is spiking, inflation is re-emerging, and investors are fleeing to safe havens, those are not coincidences. Gold and silver are surging. Defence and energy positioning matters. This is what a portfolio built for all-weather conditions looks like — not just fair weather.
This is the difference between investing and speculating.
The updated track record speaks directly to this resilience
KES Fund:
- KES 1M invested in January 2019 has grown to KES 3,431,671.87 by December 2025, after fees
- Average annual net return since inception: 18.15%
- 2025 net return: 20.74%
USD Fund:
- USD 10,000 invested at inception has grown to USD 14,949.02 by December 2025, after fees
- Average annual net return since inception: 12.66%
- 2025 net return: 13.37%
Consistent. Compounding. Year after year.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investing carries risk.
Markets will be noisy for the foreseeable future. But your financial strategy should not react to headlines. It should be built to weather them.
If you have been watching the news and quietly wondering, “Is my money safe?” — that is exactly the right question to be asking right now.
Let us talk about it.
DM me, WhatsApp wa.me/254723076766, or book a consultation here: miriammurage.com
Article by: Miriam Murage | Senior Relationship Manager, Standard Investment Bank
Mansa-X Special Fund is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personalised investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Please consult a qualified advisor before making any investment decisions.
