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Databank MFund, Ghana’s first money market fund, was launched in 2004. MFund is a low-to-medium-risk mutual fund that operates as an investment alternative to a savings account to help you meet your short-to-medium-term financial needs.
At Databank, we believe that planning for the short term and medium is just as important as planning for the long term. Whether you are planning to start a business, make a large purchase or build your emergency fund, your money should grow – even in the short term. Financial independence is about having the money to do what you need to do when you need to do it, without taking on unnecessary debt.
To help you achieve these objectives, MFund has been specially designed in two tiers:
MFund puts you on the road to financial independence by giving you access to quality money market instruments to help you prepare for your short-to-medium term needs, easy access to your funds and the peace of mind of knowing that your investment is protected.
Note: Until further notice, all deposits into MFund will be invested in MFund 2. MFund 1 is closed to new deposits; however, existing funds remain in the Fund
Thank you for choosing to invest in MFund.
Documents required
To complete your application, we will need scanned copies of the following:
To download the forms, kindly click below:
You can open an account at any Databank location, online or via our USSD code *6100#.
1. What is MFund?
MFund is a short-to-medium-term investment product designed to preserve your capital through investments in high-quality fixed-income and money market securities, while simultaneously providing short-term liquidity needs
2. Why should I invest in MFund?
i. Helps investors create an emergency fund: : You can turn to your MFund investment for your short and medium-term needs or during emergencies instead of borrowing.
ii. Peace of mind: MFund gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your short- to medium-term needs are covered.
iii. Easy access to your money when you need it(Tier 2) – With MFund 2, you can receive your money within 3-5 business days after a withdrawal request.
iv. Proven investment expertise: MFund is backed by Databank’s over 30-year track record of successfully managing people’s money through mutual funds, equity and fixed-income investments.
3. What is the difference between MFund 1 & 2? While MFund 1 invests in fixed-income securities, MFund 2 invests in short-term money market securities. This makes them suitable for a range of financial goals – short, medium and long-term.
4. Can I access the funds in my investment anytime I need money?
Yes. While you can access your funds anytime, it is recommended that you allow your contributions to remain in Tier 1 for at least 1 year and 3 months for Tier 2. This is to ensure that you realize maximum potential gains from your investment.
5. How does MFund work?
MFund pools funds from its shareholders and invests in fixed-income instruments (Tier 1) or money market investments (Tier 2). Shareholders realize returns when the Fund’s prices increase beyond the price at which it was purchased. Interest earned by the Fund’s investments is reinvested in the Fund.
6. How much do i need to be able to invest in MFund?
The minimum (lump sum) investment that an individual can make into MFund is GHC 50. If you opt to do a regular investment plan, the minimum monthly contribution is GHC 10. As the Fund is open-ended, you can top up your investment at any point in time.
7. Can i invest in MFund 2 using my existing MFund account?
The minimum (lump sum) investment that an individual can make into MFund is GHC 50. If you opt to do a regular investment plan, the minimum monthly contribution is GHC 10. As the Fund is open-ended, you can top up your investment at any point in time.
8. Can I make deposits into my account through other banks?
Yes. You can top up your account at any of our partner banks (i.e., Absa, Access, CBG, Fidelity, GCB, GTBank, UBA, and Zenith). You can also deposit money through our mobile money and online service platforms
Asset allocation | 100% Fixed Income |
Fund type | Fixed Income fund |
Front load charge | 1% on every deposit |
Recommended holding period | At least 1 year |
Minimum investment (lump sum) | GHC 50 |
Minimum monthly contribution | GHC 10 |
Asset allocation | 100% Money Market |
Fund type | Money Market Fund |
Front load charge | 1% on every deposit |
Recommended holding period | At least 3 months |
Minimum investment (lump sum) | GHC 50 |
Minimum monthly contribution | GHC 10 |
Thank you for choosing to invest in MFund.
Documents required
To complete your application, we will need scanned copies of the following:
To download the forms, kindly click below:
You can open an account at any Databank location, online or via our USSD code *6100#.
1. What is MFund?
MFund is a short-to-medium-term investment product designed to preserve your capital through investments in high-quality fixed-income and money market securities, while simultaneously providing short-term liquidity needs
2. Why should I invest in MFund?
i. Helps investors create an emergency fund: : You can turn to your MFund investment for your short and medium-term needs or during emergencies instead of borrowing.
ii. Peace of mind: MFund gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your short- to medium-term needs are covered.
iii. Easy access to your money when you need it(Tier 2) – With MFund 2, you can receive your money within 3-5 business days after a withdrawal request.
iv. Proven investment expertise: MFund is backed by Databank’s over 30-year track record of successfully managing people’s money through mutual funds, equity and fixed-income investments.
3. What is the difference between MFund 1 & 2? While MFund 1 invests in fixed-income securities, MFund 2 invests in short-term money market securities. This makes them suitable for a range of financial goals – short, medium and long-term.
4. Can I access the funds in my investment anytime I need money?
Yes. While you can access your funds anytime, it is recommended that you allow your contributions to remain in Tier 1 for at least 1 year and 3 months for Tier 2. This is to ensure that you realize maximum potential gains from your investment.
5. How does MFund work?
MFund pools funds from its shareholders and invests in fixed-income instruments (Tier 1) or money market investments (Tier 2). Shareholders realize returns when the Fund’s prices increase beyond the price at which it was purchased. Interest earned by the Fund’s investments is reinvested in the Fund.
6. How much do i need to be able to invest in MFund?
The minimum (lump sum) investment that an individual can make into MFund is GHC 50. If you opt to do a regular investment plan, the minimum monthly contribution is GHC 10. As the Fund is open-ended, you can top up your investment at any point in time.
7. Can i invest in MFund 2 using my existing MFund account?
The minimum (lump sum) investment that an individual can make into MFund is GHC 50. If you opt to do a regular investment plan, the minimum monthly contribution is GHC 10. As the Fund is open-ended, you can top up your investment at any point in time.
8. Can I make deposits into my account through other banks?
Yes. You can top up your account at any of our partner banks (i.e., Absa, Access, CBG, Fidelity, GCB, GTBank, UBA, and Zenith). You can also deposit money through our mobile money and online service platforms
Asset allocation | 100% Fixed Income |
Fund type | Fixed Income fund |
Front load charge | 1% on every deposit |
Recommended holding period | At least 1 year |
Minimum investment (lump sum) | GHC 50 |
Minimum monthly contribution | GHC 10 |
Asset allocation | 100% Money Market |
Fund type | Money Market Fund |
Front load charge | 1% on every deposit |
Recommended holding period | At least 3 months |
Minimum investment (lump sum) | GHC 50 |
Minimum monthly contribution | GHC 10 |