NFO Watch: Nippon India Mutual Fund launches Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index fund

Nippon India Mutual Fund Nippon India launched Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fundan open-ended scheme that replicates/tracks the Nifty 500 Momentum 50 index. The Nippon India Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund aims to capture the potential of India’s growth story by investing in a basket of top 50 momentum-driven stocks from the Nifty 500 … Read more

First Mercedes, then drugs: Radhika Gupta explains SIP’s investments

“A SIP should not be seen as an expense but as an investment in the future,” he said. Radhika GuptaCEO of Edelweiss Investment FundAccording to Gupta, there are concerns that SIPs may not perform as expected. However, he stresses that SIPs are meant to be a long-term investment. First, invest in your future (Mercedes) and … Read more

Why are mutual funds betting on passive schemes? Should you follow their example?

Mutual fund houses in 2024 have so far launched around 170 NFOs to complete their range of offerings. Further analysis of the data showed that out of these new launches, the maximum were passive funds. Around 42 index funds and 36 ETF (exchange-traded funds) They were launched so far this year. 3 of 3,763MF: pl … Read more

ET Explained: Monthly Mutual Fund Cash Flows

Many investors who have built a corpus during their working years using mutual funds aspire to have a regular cash flow after retirement. Financial planners Advise systematic withdrawal plans in a combination of Mutual fund plans to earn regular monthly income that are also tax efficient. WHAT IS A SYSTEMATIC RETIREMENT PLAN (SWP)? SWP is … Read more

MF SIP: SIP mutual fund crosses Rs 23,000 crore mark for second consecutive month

Mutual fund SIP contribution It crossed the Rs 23,000 crore mark for the second consecutive month in August and stood at Rs 23,547 crore as against Rs 23,332 crore in July. The entrances to the equity mutual funds Inflows increased by 3% in August to Rs 38,239 crore from Rs 37,113 crore in July. Inflows … Read more

Individual investors’ share of assets under management has increased eightfold in a decade

Investor Participation in Mutual Funds: Over the past ten years, individual investors have significantly increased their share of mutual funds’ assets under management (AUM), increasing eight-fold between FY14 and FY24. As of mid-2024, individuals held 63% of the total AUM, up from 45% in FY10. Total AUM in the mutual fund sector reached Rs 64.7 … Read more

Amfi data: Net inflows to mutual funds fall 43% to Rs 1.08 lakh crore in August, debt inflows fall 62%

Led by a 62% decrease in inflows debt mutual fundsNet inflows to mutual funds fell 43% to Rs 1.08 lakh crore in August against an inflow of Rs 1.89 lakh crore in July. The entrances to the equity mutual funds rose 3% in August to Rs 38,239 crore from Rs 37,113 crore in July. Inflows … Read more

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and four other stocks

Parag Parikh Flexible Cap Fundthe biggest flexible capitalization fund Based on assets under management, it increased its stake in Indian Power Grid Corporation, ICICI Bankand HDFC Bank in its August portfolio, while reducing its exposure to NMDC and UTI Asset Management Company. In August, the fund increased its holdings in six stocks. It added 70.99 … Read more

Nifty hovers around 25,000: Should we start reducing allocation to ELSS mutual funds?

With all eyes on the impact of interest rate cuts and US elections, Nifty has been struggling to maintain its position above 25,000 Mt as valuations may limit the upside in the stock market. Investors in ELSS mutual fundswhich come with a 3-year lock-in period, they are also wondering whether it is the right time … Read more

Best Flexible Cap Mutual Funds to Invest in September 2024

Many mutual fund investors, especially new and inexperienced investors, are very worried about the current market volatility and uncertainties. They are confused about whether to go for large-caps, mid-caps or some others. Also, they wonder how they will know when to switch from one category to another when the market mood changes. Are you in … Read more