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How could the Cape Town fund's investment in Nigerian equities affect the naira?

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Foreign investment in Nigerian stocks may support the naira's value The Cape Town-based money manager, Allan Gray Ltd., holds Nigerian equities as part of its investment strategy, which accounts for nearly a third of its $29 billion in assets. When this fund and others invest in Nigerian stocks, they must convert foreign currency into the local currency, the naira. This increased demand for the naira helps support its value, which has already gained as much as 8% against the dollar this year.

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  • Allan Gray Ltd. oversees $29 billion in assets.livemint.com
  • Nigerian equities account for nearly a third of the fund's holdings.livemint.com
  • The naira has gained as much as 8% against the dollar this year.livemint.com

Why it matters

For the naira, sustained foreign investment is a key indicator of confidence in Nigeria's economic stability. The fund's investment, alongside others, contributes to the capital inflows that help maintain the currency's value against major global currencies.

Nigeria's stock market has seen a broad-based rally, with the benchmark index surging 72% in dollar terms this year. This rally, coupled with the FTSE Russell upgrading Nigeria to frontier-market status, makes the country an attractive destination for foreign capital, which is vital for supporting the naira.

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  • Will the fund maintain its current level of investment in Nigerian equities?
  • How will the naira's performance compare to other African currencies tracked by Bloomberg?

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The fund reduces its Nigerian equity holdingsThe decrease in foreign capital inflow could reduce demand for the naira, potentially putting downward pressure on its value.
FTSE Russell provides further positive market ratingsThis could provide a further catalyst through increased foreign participation and improved liquidity, boosting demand for the naira.

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