The Profile Group, together with its subsidiary PlexCrown™ Fund Ratings, announced the winners of Profile’s Unit Trust Awards 2026 (for performance to 31 December 2025) on 19 February 2026. The Awards celebrate the funds and asset managers who rose above the rest, delivering exceptional performance for retail investors over the past year.
A legacy of excellence in fund performance measurement
For nearly three decades, Profile has been a leading authority in fund performance measurement, providing trusted, independently calculated data that supports informed decision-making across the investment industry. Unit trusts continue to form the backbone of many South African investment strategies, offering investors diversified access to both domestic and global markets.
How the Awards work
The Annual Awards follow the successful quarterly reviews published in March, June, and September each year on PlexCrown™ Fund Ratings, culminating in the recognition of the top performers over 3 and 5 years to end December of each year.
To reinforce transparency and strengthen governance within the sector, the Award Rules were developed in collaboration with industry participants. To access the full set of rules, click here.
Determined through independent, data-driven analysis, the Awards highlight managers who have not only outperformed, but have done so with integrity and a clear focus on long-term investor outcomes.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners
We congratulate all 2026 winners and joint winners on this outstanding achievement. Your success sets the standard for excellence in the unit trust industry and reinforces the value of active, well-executed investment management.
Winners’ certificates can be downloaded via the following link.
A dedicated Awards feature was also published in the Business Day newspaper and is also available here.
For further information or queries contact: Yasmeen Butler, Head of Fund Data Research on 011 728-5510 or email: yasmeen@profile.co.za.
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