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Press Release
Date: 11-Dec-25 PACRA Assigns Star Ranking to Golden Arrow Stock Fund
1-Year |
| Rating Details | Rating Type | Star Ranking | |
| Fund Category | Equity Fund (Open-end) | ||
| Total Fund In Category | 23 | ||
| Performance Period | 1-Year | ||
| Dissemination Date | Current (11-Dec-25) | Previous (27-May-25) | |
| Ranking | 3-Star | 3-Star | |
| Rating Rationale |
In FY25, the KSE-100 Index posted a strong gain of ~60.15%, supported by macroeconomic stability, aggressive monetary easing of 1,100 bps by the SBP, and improving investor confidence. This bullish momentum translated into solid performance across the Equity Fund category, which recorded an average return of ~50.59%. PACRA is rating 5 funds out of 23 funds in Equity category. The top-performing fund achieved ~81.19%, while Golden Arrow Stock Fund generated a return of ~57.27%, maintaining a 3-Star ranking by PACRA. As of Jun’25, the Fund held ~94.95% in Equities, ~3.23% in Cash, and the remaining ~1.82% in Others including receivables. Sector allocation included ~19.62% Inv. Banks/ Inv. Cos./ Securities Cos., ~9.70% in Power Generation & Distribution, ~8.06% in Technology & Communication, ~7.99% in Textile Spinning, ~6.87% in Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, and the remaining ~42.70% was spread across other sectors.
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| Regulatory Disclosures | Analyst | Applicable Criteria | Related Research |
| Usama Ali usama.ali@pacra.com +92-42-35869504 www.pacra.com |
Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jul-24 |
Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Mar-25 |
| Disclaimer | This press release is being transmitted for the sole purpose of dissemination through print/electronic media. The press release may be used in full or in part without changing the meaning or context thereof with due credit to PACRA. The primary function of PACRA is to evaluate the capacity and willingness of an entity to honor its obligations. Our ratings reflect an independent, professional and impartial assessment of the risks associated with a particular instrument or an entity. PACRA opinion is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, in as much as it does not comment on the security's market price or suitability for a particular investor. |
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Press Release
Date: 11-Dec-25 PACRA Assigns Star Ranking to Golden Arrow Stock Fund
3-Year |
| Rating Details | Rating Type | Star Ranking | |
| Fund Category | Equity Fund (Open-end) | ||
| Total Fund In Category | 23 | ||
| Performance Period | 3-Year | ||
| Dissemination Date | Current (11-Dec-25) | Previous (27-May-25) | |
| Ranking | 3-Star | 3-Star | |
| Rating Rationale |
Over the three-year horizon, Pakistan’s capital markets grappled with policy uncertainty, fiscal imbalances, persistent inflationary pressures, and repeated delays in the IMF program. Volatility in interest and exchange rates further added to the market's complexity, impacting investor sentiment and resulting in mixed performance across Equity Funds. PACRA is rating 5 funds out of 23 funds in Equity category, the category delivered a strong cumulative return of ~153.66%, with the top-performing fund achieving an impressive ~279.39%, while Golden Arrow Stock Fund generated a return of ~127.52%, maintaining a 3-Star ranking by PACRA. As of Jun’25, the Fund held ~94.95% in Equities, ~3.23% in Cash, and the remaining ~1.82% in Others including receivables. Sector allocation included ~19.62% Inv. Banks/ Inv. Cos./ Securities Cos., ~9.70% in Power Generation & Distribution, ~8.06% in Technology & Communication, ~7.99% in Textile Spinning, ~6.87% in Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, and the remaining ~42.70% was spread across other sectors.
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| Regulatory Disclosures | Analyst | Applicable Criteria | Related Research |
| Usama Ali usama.ali@pacra.com +92-42-35869504 www.pacra.com |
Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jul-24 |
Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Mar-25 |
| Disclaimer | This press release is being transmitted for the sole purpose of dissemination through print/electronic media. The press release may be used in full or in part without changing the meaning or context thereof with due credit to PACRA. The primary function of PACRA is to evaluate the capacity and willingness of an entity to honor its obligations. Our ratings reflect an independent, professional and impartial assessment of the risks associated with a particular instrument or an entity. PACRA opinion is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, in as much as it does not comment on the security's market price or suitability for a particular investor. |
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Press Release
Date: 11-Dec-25 PACRA Assigns Star Ranking to Golden Arrow Stock Fund
5-Year |
| Rating Details | Rating Type | Star Ranking | |
| Fund Category | Equity Fund (Open-end) | ||
| Total Fund In Category | 23 | ||
| Performance Period | 5-Year | ||
| Dissemination Date | Current (11-Dec-25) | Previous (27-May-25) | |
| Ranking | 4-Star | 4-Star | |
| Rating Rationale |
Over the five-year horizon, Pakistan’s equity markets experienced significant volatility driven by macroeconomic imbalances, currency depreciation, and political uncertainty. Despite these challenges, a strong bull run in FY25 restored investor confidence and lifted overall returns. PACRA is rating 5 funds out of 23 funds in Equity category, with the category delivering an average return of ~184.76%, while the top-performing fund achieved an impressive ~302.87%, while Golden Arrow Stock Fund generated a return of ~292.72%, maintaining a 4-Star ranking by PACRA. As of Jun’25, the Fund held ~94.95% in Equities, ~3.23% in Cash, and the remaining ~1.82% in Others including receivables. Sector allocation included ~19.62% Inv. Banks/ Inv. Cos./ Securities Cos., ~9.70% in Power Generation & Distribution, ~8.06% in Technology & Communication, ~7.99% in Textile Spinning, ~6.87% in Oil & Gas Exploration Companies, and the remaining ~42.70% was spread across other sectors.
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| Regulatory Disclosures | Analyst | Applicable Criteria | Related Research |
| Usama Ali usama.ali@pacra.com +92-42-35869504 www.pacra.com |
Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jul-24 |
Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Mar-25 |
| Disclaimer | This press release is being transmitted for the sole purpose of dissemination through print/electronic media. The press release may be used in full or in part without changing the meaning or context thereof with due credit to PACRA. The primary function of PACRA is to evaluate the capacity and willingness of an entity to honor its obligations. Our ratings reflect an independent, professional and impartial assessment of the risks associated with a particular instrument or an entity. PACRA opinion is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, in as much as it does not comment on the security's market price or suitability for a particular investor. |