Focus funds — IC certified funds, Q2 2026

The certified list spans roughly 11 categories across alternatives, fixed income, commodities, equities and private markets, with several newly added funds flagged this period; returns are indicative YTD as of 30 April 2026.

Kristal Investment Committee

Kristal Research

30 Apr

Scope of the certified list

The document sets out Kristal's IC certified Focus Funds for Q2 2026, grouped into categories spanning alternatives — macro/multi-strategy, market neutral and fixed income — plus a standalone fixed income category, commodities, equities segmented by US, developed markets ex-US, emerging markets and long/short, and private markets. Returns are stated as year-to-date as of 30 April 2026 on an indicative basis, with certain figures marked as of 31 March 2026.

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