NBF2
Nabil Balanced Fund‑2 Declares 13% Cash Dividend Ahead of Book‑Closure
Analysts note that NBF2’s 13% dividend, coupled with trading slightly below NAV, may attract income-focused investors. The fund’s closed-end structure provides stability, while the dividend announcement is expected to drive short-term demand in the market.
Jiwan Dahal
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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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Jiwan Dahal