1. The three calculations
Net Asset Value (NAV) is the value of fund assets less recognised liabilities. The share price and each member's position follow from that figure.
A new fund with no shares uses the configured founding price of K1.00. Once shares exist, the recorded NAV-per-share calculation applies.
2. Founding example
This simplified example ignores fees, timing differences and rounding. Three members each contribute K3,000 at a K1.00 founding price.
3. If the fund's net assets grow
Assume net assets later reach K18,000 while 9,000 shares remain in issue:
Growth is not assured. If net assets had fallen to K7,200, the same calculation would produce a K0.80 share price.
4. A new member joins at the current price
Mark contributes K3,000 when NAV per share is K2.00. He receives 1,500 shares. After recording the contribution, total net assets are K21,000 and 10,500 shares are in issue; ignoring transaction costs, the price remains K2.00.
5. What the real calculation must account for
- The effective valuation date and approved contribution date.
- Recognised assets, impaired loans, cash, expenses and liabilities.
- Share-quantity and currency rounding rules.
- Any pending issue, cancellation, transfer or repurchase of shares.
- An auditable NAV snapshot and share-ledger entry for each movement.