Nabil Balanced Fund‑2 Declares 13% Cash Dividend Ahead of Book‑Closure

Published on September 1, 2025

Kathmandu, Sept 1, 2025 – Nabil Balanced Fund‑2 (NBF2), a closed-end mutual fund managed by Nabil Investment Banking Limited, has announced a 13 percent cash dividend for the fiscal year 2081/82. The book-closure date is set for Bhadra 22, 2082 B.S., making investors who hold units by Bhadra 21 eligible for the payout. The total dividend distribution is estimated at NPR 14.56 crore.

On the secondary market, NBF2 units are trading around Rs. 10.16–10.26, within a 52-week range of Rs. 8.70 to Rs. 11.10. Technical indicators suggest support near Rs. 10.04 and resistance between Rs. 10.31–10.58, with moving averages pointing to mild bullish momentum ahead of the book-closure.

Fundamentally, the fund has a paid-up capital of NPR 1.12 billion with 112 million units, all fully promoter-held. Its Net Asset Value (NAV) recently stood at Rs. 11.51, and the fund has delivered steady gross profits during the year, signaling strong underlying performance.

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Market analysts suggest that the combination of a solid 13% dividend payout and technical bullishness may drive near-term demand for the fund’s units. With the stock trading slightly below its NAV, investors could view NBF3 as an attractive opportunity for income and stability ahead of the book-closure deadline.

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