GCB Capital Limited, a subsidiary of GCB Bank, has launched an innovative investment asset called the Golden Eagle Unit Trust to promote wealth creation.

According to the Managing Director of GCB Capital, Kofi Awuku, individuals can begin investing in the scheme with as little as GHS¢100, targeting medium- to long-term financial goals.

The Golden Eagle Unit Trust is an open-ended fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities.

It balances stability and growth by offering exposure to both local and offshore markets. Local investments include government securities, corporate bonds, equities, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), while offshore assets encompass sovereign bonds, corporate bonds, and equities.

Investors can request redemptions after 30 days and will receive their funds within three to five days of making such requests.

Speaking to Joy Business, Kofi El-Awuku highlighted the fund’s objective to democratize investment opportunities:

“We do have our investment solution for high-net-worth clients with a minimum threshold of GHS 100,000. However, this excludes a significant portion of the investment public.

The importance of this product, a mass or retail investment vehicle, is that it allows everyone with a minimum of GH¢100 to participate in our collective investment schemes.”

He added, “We aim to make investments more accessible to Ghanaians by leveraging the goodwill of our parent company, GCB Bank.”

Deputy Director General (Legal) of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Deborah Agyemfra, assured that the Commission will continue to create an enabling environment for products like the Golden Eagle Unit Trust to deliver sustainable returns to investors.

The fund is managed by GCB Capital, with Fidelity Bank serving as the trustee. This governance framework ensures the safety and compliance of investor funds with industry standards.

GCB Capital has pledged to safeguard investor funds and provide predictable returns, emphasizing the fund’s secure management and compliance with financial regulations.