Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund posts pleasing half-year results for 2025/26
The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund has reported its half-year financial statements with a net income of CHF 14.82 million as at 31 March 2026, marking an increase of 9% over the previous year. The rent default rate was reduced to 1.37% (30 September 2025: 1.44%).
26.05.2026 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The performance of the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund was successful in the first half of the 2025/2026 financial year as at 31 March 2026. Net income increased by 9% year on year to CHF 14.82 million. This positive development can be attributed in particular to higher rental income as a result of the targeted expansion of the real estate portfolio through property acquisitions. In addition, the portfolio’s already very low rent default rate was reduced slightly from 1.44% as at 30 September 2025 to 1.37% as at 31 March 2026. This is also considered to be below the market average when compared with competitors. The main drivers here are the persistently high demand for residential space, the attractive locations, the high quality of the properties and consistent, active letting management practices.
The fund’s performance for the reporting period as at 31 March 2026 was 9.8%, exceeding by far the half-year performance of the SXI Real Estate Funds Broad (SWIIT) Index (0.6%).
The fund’s performance for the reporting period as at 31 March 2026 was 9.8%, exceeding by far the half-year performance of the SXI Real Estate Funds Broad (SWIIT) Index (0.6%).
Capital increase supports growth and financial flexibility
The property portfolio has been expanded since the last annual financial statements as at 30 September 2025. The number of properties rose from 49 to 53, while the market value increased by CHF 108 million to CHF 1,427 million. This corresponds to an increase of around 8%.
This development was driven by the acquisition of four properties from Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd. Financing for this took place via a capital increase of CHF 128 million. With a debt financing ratio of 21.15%, the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund has maintained its financial flexibility while creating the basis for further selective acquisitions and the pursuit of ongoing development projects. The management fee was reduced from 0.60% to 0.55% with effect from 1 April 2026.
Fund profile
The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is a contractual investment fund under Swiss law in the category of real estate funds. The fund was launched on 3 June 2020 and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange on 25 June 2024. It invests directly in high-quality properties, focusing on residential properties in large cities, medium-sized towns and their surrounding agglomerations throughout Switzerland. The main share of the portfolio (almost 80%) is invested in residential use, complemented by mixed-use and commercial properties. The portfolio strategy centres on optimising current income, realising potential within the existing stock and actively managing the portfolio. The fund is broadly diversified in terms of location, building age and tenant structure.
The property portfolio has been expanded since the last annual financial statements as at 30 September 2025. The number of properties rose from 49 to 53, while the market value increased by CHF 108 million to CHF 1,427 million. This corresponds to an increase of around 8%.
This development was driven by the acquisition of four properties from Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd. Financing for this took place via a capital increase of CHF 128 million. With a debt financing ratio of 21.15%, the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund has maintained its financial flexibility while creating the basis for further selective acquisitions and the pursuit of ongoing development projects. The management fee was reduced from 0.60% to 0.55% with effect from 1 April 2026.
Fund profile
The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is a contractual investment fund under Swiss law in the category of real estate funds. The fund was launched on 3 June 2020 and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange on 25 June 2024. It invests directly in high-quality properties, focusing on residential properties in large cities, medium-sized towns and their surrounding agglomerations throughout Switzerland. The main share of the portfolio (almost 80%) is invested in residential use, complemented by mixed-use and commercial properties. The portfolio strategy centres on optimising current income, realising potential within the existing stock and actively managing the portfolio. The fund is broadly diversified in terms of location, building age and tenant structure.
Fund information
| Name | Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund |
| Security no./ISIN | Security no.: 51383832/ISIN: CH0513838323 |
| Ticker symbol | HSPF |
| Legal form | Contractual real estate fund under Swiss law |
| Fund domicile | Switzerland |
| Investor group | unlimited |
| Distribution policy | distributing |
| Launch date | 3 June 2020 |
| Reporting year | 1 October to 30 September |
| Fund management company | Helvetia Asset Management Ltd, Basel |
| Portfolio management | Helvetia Asset Management Ltd, Basel |
| Custodian bank | Zürcher Kantonalbank, Zurich |
| Market maker | Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, Zurich |
The prospectus with integrated fund agreement, the Key Information Document as well as the annual and semi-annual reports are available at www.swissfunddata.ch and www.helvetia-am.ch.
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