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The Unit Trust industry sees strong investor activity in October 2025

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November 25, 2025

The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported a 16.0% year-over-year growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 603 Bn by the end of October 2025.

The Unit Trust industry sees strong investor activity in October 2025

This is also up from Rs. 592 Bn in September. These assets are currently managed across 85 funds by 16 management companies.

The industry saw 3,628 new unit holders invest in the market during the month, bringing the total number of investors to 137,224 as of end of October. Year-to-date, the industry has added nearly 25,000 new investors. October also saw an influx of approximately Rs. 4 Bn into equity-related funds. This reflects investors’ continued confidence in the growth potential of Sri Lanka’s capital markets and a growing appetite for long-term wealth creation through diversified investment portfolios, indicating a gradual shift away from traditional savings-focused methods.

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