Axis Mutual Fund eyes Rs 100 cr from Nasdaq 100 fund of fund

Axis Nasdaq 100 fund of fund will be open for subscription from Friday through October 21, will invest in the overseas units of exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on the Nasdaq 100 index.

2022-10-06T20:36:56+05:30

Can I continue to invest in these mutual funds?

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2022-10-06T14:31:52+05:30

How has the story of banks played out in India? Here’s what UTI AMC’s Vetri Subramaniam has to say

“There has been a significant degree of outperformance by India. If you look at the US markets, the all country world index and the emerging markets, everything is significantly negative. The outperformance reflects, in a way, the superior macro fundamentals that India has on a relative basis”

2022-10-06T11:38:25+05:30

We are in a structural bull run, says Sandeep Tandon, CIO, Quant Mutual Fund

"The Dynamic Style of Money Management gives us the agility and flexibility to rebalance and reconstruct our portfolio in the changing global macro environment smoothly,” says Tandon

2022-10-06T11:06:54+05:30

ABSL Medium Term Fund tops the charts with 23% returns in 2022

Some papers in the portfolio were downgraded to a very low price. Some of those papers are making repayments and that is now pushing the returns up.

2022-10-06T10:06:49+05:30

Tata Mutual Fund launches Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index Fund

Tata Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index Fund will invest in securities covered by NIFTY Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index with 95%-100% allocation, debt and money market instruments upto 5% allocation and will be benchmarked against NIFTY Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index (TRI).

2022-10-04T14:52:34+05:30

My mutual fund is losing money. What should I do?

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2022-10-04T14:29:11+05:30

Four Quant Mutual Fund schemes top return chart in five-year horizon

Rs 1 lakh invested on September 28, 2017 in these schemes would have become Rs 2.45-2.68 lakh, depending on the scheme.

2022-10-04T12:56:40+05:30

Should mutual fund investors worry about the Credit Suisse crisis?

According to some pundits, the scenario could snowball into a repeat of the 2008 Lehman crisis, which triggered a global recession. Market analysts say that even though India is in a better position, the impact will be felt even here.

2022-10-04T10:51:28+05:30

Consistent investment strategy more important than trying to go with what is working now: Shreyash Devalkar

"When I am looking at it as an investor, I would see whatever I am following that strategy consistently and just sticking to one strategy or not. So whatever decision one makes, whether it is an active fund, whether it is passive, inactive – it may be in various styles which are there, whatever is the strategy one chooses, following it consistently would be more important than trying to look at what is working now versus others."

2022-10-04T10:11:00+05:30

IDFC Mutual Fund launches Transportation and Logistics Fund

IDFC Mutual Fund has launched the IDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that will invest in the transportation and logistics sector, intending to benefit from the multi-year growth opportunity in the mobility services sector.

2022-10-04T09:48:24+05:30

Can the Nifty go towards 20K before March ends? Sandeep Tandon answers

“When the Nifty was close to 15,200 in May, even then we talked about how we will see a new high in the current financial year and as early as the current calendar year. I still maintain that because the current narrative which is getting built is turning out to be extraordinarily cautious.”

2022-10-04T09:01:00+05:30

Are these mutual funds good for long-term investment?

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2022-10-03T14:27:37+05:30

87% small cap schemes beat benchmark in five-year horizon

An analysis of trailing returns in the five years showed that only 2 out of 15 schemes underperformed their benchmarks. In the seven-year horizon, only 2 schemes out of 14 schemes fared poorly.

2022-10-03T11:36:18+05:30

ICICI Prudential MF launches two target maturity funds

ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Dec 2028 Index Fund invests in the constituents of Nifty SDL Dec 2028 index while ICICI Prudential Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index Fund invests in the constituents of Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index.

2022-10-03T10:26:20+05:30

UTI Flexi Cap Fund: Fund Review

The fund regained its consistency in outperformance soon after the current fund manager took over its reins. However, it has experienced a dip over the past year as the market preferences shifted away from growth.

2022-10-03T06:30:00+05:30

What happens if you miss a mutual fund SIP instalment?

A missed SIP instalment happens when there isn’t sufficient balance in the account.

2022-10-03T06:30:00+05:30

Do your mutual fund manager’s cash calls benefit you?

High cash positions in an equity fund can pay off for investors, but only up to a point.

2022-10-03T06:30:00+05:30

Infrastructure mutual funds delivered highest 1-year returns among equity diversified MFs: Should you invest?

The infrastructure sector has done very well in the past 6-12 months. The category average returns of infrastructure sector funds in the past six months and one year is the highest among the equity diversified funds (large, mid, multi and small cap).

2022-10-03T06:30:00+05:30

Debt mutual fund managers decode RBI’s rate hike

"Overall, the monetary policy is not as hawkish as the market expected. Global adverse development has been acknowledged but RBI monetary policy stance is predominantly domestic driven. Rates market should take this positively and should trade in a range”.

2022-09-30T12:46:24+05:30

RBI hikes repo rate by 0.50% again; what should mutual fund investors do?

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%. Hardening interest rates are likely to dampen the sentiment in both the stock and debt market. The RBI has raised the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%.

2022-09-30T11:13:45+05:30

Merger between LIC Mutual Fund and IDBI MF in advanced stage, says LIC Mutual Fund MD

According to reports, there were two attempts to sell IDBI Mutual Fund that could not be successful, and it resulted in the merger with a company owned by the same parent.

2022-09-30T09:31:25+05:30

Over 80% urban Indians fear running out of money in retirement

The second edition of the IRIS shows that 59% urban Indians believe their savings won’t last even 10 years in retirement. The survey had 3,220 respondents across 28 cities, including six metros.

2022-09-29T16:45:47+05:30

HDFC Mutual Fund launches two Smart Beta ETFs

Smart Beta investing involves stock selection and weighting based on factors, rather than size, as defined in the underlying index methodology by NSE Indices Limited (NIFTY 50).

2022-09-29T12:11:10+05:30

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches Transportation and Logistics Fund

"With muted performance in the last couple of years, we believe the theme is coming out of the woods and there are more legs to recovery,” says Chintan Haria, Head - Product Development and Strategy, ICICI Prudential AMC.

2022-09-29T12:07:42+05:30

Inclusion of India into foreign bond indices could be a mixed blessing

India opening up not only benefits India to diversification but also helps global investors with diversification in their portfolio.

2022-09-29T10:52:59+05:30

My best investment is discipline of investing in equities: Ajay Tyagi of UTI AMC

“I would say more than any material financial goals like buying a house, buying a car, funding a child’s education, my biggest financial goal was to gain some amount of independence, some amount of mental security. My investment portfolio has done just that. My worst investment in a way came in the first couple of years where I invested into bonds because I wanted to save tax but from a slightly longer term perspective, that did not provide the returns which the other asset class like equity has provided.”

2022-09-29T09:01:00+05:30

Want to time the market? Consider Balance Advantage Funds: Suresh Soni

"Equity funds continue to witness healthy flows. SIPs remain popular and continue to grow, both in terms of a number of accounts as well as gross amounts. Recent mutual fund NFOs, including our Flexi cap fund, have seen healthy inflows. The Debt funds’ AuM - ex overnight and liquid funds, has actually shrunk. Investors with a medium-term horizon should consider short to medium-term funds and credit risk funds."

2022-09-29T09:00:00+05:30

D-Street indices extend slide, decline nearly 1%

The Indian rupee slipped to its fresh all-time lows of 81.94 ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy announcement on Friday, when the central bank is expected to raise rates.

2022-09-29T06:36:02+05:30

Thanks to Navi Mutual Fund, you can now invest Rs 10 in a mutual fund

Navi Mutual Fund has reduced the minimum application amount across its schemes to Rs 10.

2022-09-28T15:24:32+05:30

Should I sell Aditya Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96?

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2022-09-28T14:24:05+05:30

74% mid cap funds underperformed in seven years; are you investing?

The mid cap category has also underperformed its benchmark in both the five and seven-year horizons.

2022-09-28T13:29:11+05:30

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund launches Multi-Index Fund Of Funds

A multi-index fund of funds invests in passively managed instruments such as ETFs and Index Funds of equity and equity-related instruments (domestic index funds & ETFs as well as overseas ETFs ), fixed income securities, Gold / Silver.

2022-09-28T11:52:26+05:30

Invest in equities with confidence, through cycles to realise its full potential: Anoop Bhaskar of IDFC MF

“Returns from April 2020 are clearly unsustainable and should not be used as a referral point for future. Given the liquidity equity and especially equity mutual funds offer should also be an integral part while allocating for the future,” says Anoop Bhaskar.

2022-09-28T09:52:05+05:30

Edelweiss Mutual Fund launches two target maturity index funds

Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL June 2027 & Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund will invest in a mix of Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) and State Development Loans (SDLs).

2022-09-28T09:21:38+05:30

Indexation in debt mutual funds, simplified for new investors

One reason why rich investors prefer debt mutual funds is the benefit of indexation available, a facility not available with both bonds and fixed deposits.

2022-09-28T09:12:27+05:30

Should you invest in largecap or flexicap mutual funds?

“Even if the investor skews his portfolio to a flexicap category, be rest assured that he or she will have at least 60-65% in the largecap more or less. But if he or she is skewing it to a smallcap category, I would be a little worried from a risk and volatility standpoint. Second, in the flexicap category, the average alpha generated is 5.31% whereas in the largecap category, it is 2.38%.”

2022-09-28T09:01:00+05:30

Manufacturing sector is firing now; look for dips: Pankaj Tibrewal of Kotak MF

“Across the sectors, we are sensing that whether it be SME, whether it be medium size, whether it be large corporates, all companies across the value chain are saying that the demand momentum is extremely strong. So manufacturing remains a medium to long-term theme and after a long time, apart from the consumption engine, the manufacturing engine is firing in my view.”

2022-09-27T12:35:27+05:30

Best mutual funds to create Rs 2 crore in 15 years?

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2022-09-27T10:22:17+05:30

‘Do not blindly go for a fund that has the lowest expense ratio’

Investors eyeing to make the most of this amazing India growth story, investing in mutual funds through actively or passively managed schemes seem to be an ideal strategy.

2022-09-27T07:55:24+05:30

Mutual funds rush to launch passive debt funds; 8 NFOs open, 12 more in pipeline

Fund houses have filed drafts for as many as 12 new passive debt funds with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. ABSL Mutual Fund and HDFC Mutual Fund are leading with the maximum number of drafts.

2022-09-27T07:15:44+05:30

Over next few months, volatility to offer natural opportunity for long-term investors: Vinit Sambre

“One should remain invested and six months from now, if one is unhappy, then one must extend the time horizon as it is going to be a good journey. There could be one-off events which will keep hurting or impacting the markets but one has to stay invested in equities. This is a good time over the next four, five years.”

2022-09-26T13:31:31+05:30

Will these mutual funds help me to build Rs 10 crore?

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2022-09-26T13:06:37+05:30

8 ELSS or tax saving mutual funds complete 25 years; 6 offer 15-23% CAGR

The ELSS category manages a whopping Rs 1.5 lakh crore, as on August 31. These schemes have come a long way from offering a maximum tax deduction of Rs 10,000 in a financial year in 2006 to Rs 1.5 lakh today.

2022-09-26T11:13:19+05:30

Nippon India Large Cap Fund: Fund Review

While it boasts a strong track record over market cycles, this performance is often accompanied by higher volatility than many of its peers.

2022-09-26T06:30:00+05:30

RBI may raise repo rate by 50 bps in monetary policy review this week

According to an ET poll conducted among 20 banks, fund managers and financial institutions, the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will likely assess the risk of spillover inflation and a sliding rupee, which could hurt growth of the world's fifth-largest economy.

2022-09-26T06:21:49+05:30

61% equity mutual fund schemes failed to beat benchmarks in five years

Not only large cap funds, but most other equity mutual fund categories faltered in beating their respective benchmarks in the five and seven year horizons. Here's our analysis.

2022-09-23T15:07:52+05:30

NFO Review: ICICI Prudential Nifty50 Equal Weight Index Fund

Nifty 50 equal weight index concentrates on sectors like financial services, automobile and automotive components, FMCG, healthcare and IT

2022-09-23T14:13:59+05:30

Tata Mutual Fund launches CRISIL-IBX GILT Index – April 2026 Index Fund

The exit load is 0.25% of the applicable NAV, if redeemed on or before 30 days from the date of allotment. The minimum subscription amount is Rs. 5,000 per application and in multiples of Re 1 thereafter.

2022-09-23T11:28:57+05:30

Will these mutual funds offer high returns with safety?

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2022-09-23T09:49:42+05:30

Investors must remain cautious as US Fed will go for more rate hikes: Nepean Capital#39;s Gautam Trivedi

Trivedi said that he foresees the US Fed raising interest rates to control record-high inflation, which will in turn induce the Reserve Bank of India to also raise rates.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:19:07 +0530

Daily Voice | Corporate earnings will be positive in Q2FY23 for most sectors, says this Chief Investment Strategist

Vikas V Gupta, CEO Chief Investment Strategist of OmniScience Capital, says inflation numbers are likely to keep cooling and it is unlikely that the RBI will follow with stronger-than-expected rate hikes, except to support the rupee against the US Fed’s actions

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:22:40 +0530

Market Minutes | All you need to know ahead of the opening bell

Market Minutes is a morning podcast that tracks risk-reward in stock markets by shining the spotlight on key data points and developing trends.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:10:36 +0530

Market Minutes | All you need to know ahead of the opening bell

Market Minutes is a morning podcast that tracks risk-reward in stock markets by shining the spotlight on key data points and developing trends.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:10:36 +0530

Daily Voice | This advisory head expects margin recovery, volume expansion, capacity launches in Q2 earnings season

While the market is expected to perform better, it would be good to go sector-specific and with individual company performances, according to Vikram Kasat.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:07:10 +0530

Daily Voice | This advisory head expects margin recovery, volume expansion, capacity launches in Q2 earnings season

While the market is expected to perform better, it would be good to go sector-specific and with individual company performances, according to Vikram Kasat.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:07:10 +0530

As Sensex posts a rebound, here are five factors driving market higher

The market has been quite volatile in the last one week on global cues but now that the corporate earnings season is about to begin, analysts expect the sentiment to improve

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:56:09 +0530

Sensex posts a rebound as India Inc, US and Asia lift stocks

The market has been quite volatile in the last one week on global cues but now that the corporate earnings season is about to begin, analysts expect the sentiment to improve

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:56:09 +0530

Daily Voice | This fund manager see multi-bagger opportunity for auto OEMs, ancillaries as EVs drive growth

The spillovers from the hawkish tone of the Fed will affect economies in matters of currency depreciation, capital outflows, reserve losses and financial instability; however, India, compared to other emerging market economies, are far less vulnerable.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:49:49 +0530

Gas prices hiked 40%; experts fear higher prices may hit Centre#39;s subsidy purse

On Friday, prices of natural gas were hiked by a steep 40 per cent to record levels, in sync with the strong energy rates globally.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:12:33 +0530

Gas prices hiked 40%; experts fear higher prices may hit Centre#39;s subsidy purse

On Friday, prices of natural gas were hiked by a steep 40 per cent to record levels, in sync with the strong energy rates globally.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:12:33 +0530

Oktoberfest on; 10-year trend shows market likely to see buying this month

Analysts say the Indian equity benchmarks, which have outperformed their global peers, so far, this year will likely continue the trend due to consistent domestic flows and better economic performance

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:28:15 +0530

Daily Voice | Five factors must to drag the market back to June lows, says this research head

Manish Jain of Mirae Asset believes, margins of most IT services firms are likely to be bottomed out in Q1FY23 and expect gradual improvement in the medium-term despite elevated cost of delivery, aided by reduction in sub-contractor expenses, improving utilization, pyramid rationalization and currency tailwinds.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:53:19 +0530

Daily Voice | These 5 things must happen for the market to hit June lows again, says Manish Jain of Mirae Asset

The rupee should inch towards 85 against the dollar, US bond yields should rise consistently while the oil prices will have to march towards new highs again for the Indian markets to hit June lows, he says.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:53:19 +0530

Market may not slip into bear territory though possibility of near-term turmoil remains, says this CIO

The recent support provided by DIIs and retail investors in the recovery of the stock market post Covid makes Ajit Banerjee, CIO, Shriram Life Insurance, confident about the markets. He feels that as India is the fastest growing economy, it would see a significant growth spurt in both domestic and international markets as things normalise.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:10:22 +0530