Focus funds — IC certified list, Q3 2026

The certified list spans nine categories across equities, fixed income, commodities, alternatives and private markets, with three newly added funds this period.

Kristal Investment Committee

Kristal Research

30 Jun

Scope of the list

Kristal's IC certified Focus Funds list for Q3 2026 organises selections into nine categories: alternatives spanning macro/multi-strategy, market-neutral and fixed income; a standalone fixed income group; commodities; and equities across emerging markets, US, developed ex-US, and long/short strategies; alongside a private markets group. Funds are denominated in USD, SGD or EUR.

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