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Moroccan Mutual Funds Assets Slip to DH 799.4bn in February Amid Weekly Decline
The latest ASFIM data shows that total net assets under management for Moroccan OPCVM fell to DH 799.4 billion on 27 February, marking a 3.17 % drop compared with the previous week. While bond and money‑market funds led the decline, the overall monthly trajectory remains upward, underscoring the growing appeal of mutual‑fund vehicles among institutional and retail investors in Morocco. The report breaks down the performance by asset class, highlighting a noticeable pull‑back in medium‑ and long‑term bond funds and a modest dip in equity funds, but a steady outlook for the sector over the longer horizon.
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Weekly snapshot
According to the latest figures released by ASFIM, total net assets under management (AUM) for Moroccan OPCVM fell to DH 799.4 billion on 27 February, a weekly decline of 3.17 %.
Category breakdown
- Medium & Long‑Term Bond Funds (OMLT): DH 361.70 billion, down from DH 377.49 billion a week earlier.
- Short‑Term Bond Funds (OCT): DH 128.64 billion, a 1.11 % drop from DH 130.09 billion.
- Money‑Market Funds: DH 112.08 billion, versus DH 118.20 billion in the previous week.
- Diversified Funds: DH 109.28 billion, essentially unchanged from DH 109.31 billion.
- Equity Funds: DH 76.43 billion, down from DH 79.09 billion.
Long‑term perspective
Despite the short‑term pull‑back, the monthly trend remains positive, highlighting the steady growth of Morocco’s OPCVM industry and the increasing appetite of both institutional and retail investors.
Author: Nissrine EL MARINI