Two VIPB-managed mutual funds declare up to 5% cash dividends for FY26
Highlights:
- VIPB SEBL 1st Unit Fund declares 5% cash dividend
- VIPB NLI 1st Unit Fund announces 4% cash dividend
- Both funds generated total returns of around 20% in FY26
- Company attributes performance to disciplined value-investing strategy
Two open-ended mutual funds managed by VIPB Asset Management Company Limited have announced cash dividends for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2026 after posting strong returns.
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