Financial experts believe that some mutual funds, especially those focused on value or caution, keep unusually high cash reserves. This suggests they are wary of the market. Mutual funds generally increase cash when they think the market is overpriced or when they see promising investment opportunities coming up. Analysts often interpret these large cash reserves …
The mutual fund landscape in India shows a distinct asset allocation and investment pattern between the top 30 cities (T30) and the locations beyond these (B30). The data from February and March 2024 provides insightful observations into these trends, reflecting both investor preferences and regional market dynamics. Asset Distribution Between B30 and T30 Locations In …
A New Fund Offer (NFO) marks the beginning of a new mutual fund scheme. Through an NFO, the fund house invites investors to subscribe to units of the new scheme. It’s the initial phase when the fund is available for investment, usually with a set subscription period. Once this period ends, the NFO closes, and …
Rupee cost averaging is a well-known concept, especially for those involved in trading or long-term investing, particularly in mutual funds. It’s a strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of market conditions. This approach helps to mitigate the effects of market volatility by buying more units when prices are …
PMS or mutual fund, which one is meant for me? It’s a question that has crossed many minds. But before we answer this, let’s understand the difference between PMS and mutual funds. Mutual Funds are pooled funds from investors and have a pre-defined investment strategy based on the fund objective. They have a relatively low …
Gilt Funds: A Shifting Landscape When we think about Gilt Funds, the first thing that typically comes to mind is their low risk. However, recently, the Net Asset Values (NAVs) of some Gilt Funds have taken a noticeable hit. This drop, along with Kotak Gilt Fund’s recent decision to stop accepting new subscriptions, is a …
The bull market rally that began after the COVID-19 lows witnessed a surge in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in India. Investors shifted their focus from profitability to how companies achieve those profits. This led to a wave of ESG thematic offerings by fund houses in India, mirroring a global trend. However, three years …
Public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been market favourites for the past year because of the government’s focus on them. However, recent trends indicate a shift in sentiment. Mutual funds, which have traditionally held significant stakes in PSU companies, are now offloading their positions. Market’s Hype of PSUs PSU stocks were darlings of the Indian stock …
Recently Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund filed DRHP to launch 5 mutual funds while just before that Tata Mutual Fund filed DRHP for 6 new funds. There is a long way to for the new fund offerings which give investors a wide spectrum to invest according to their preferences and sector allocation. A New Fund Offer …
When it comes to investments, one crucial point to consider is liquidity. SEBI, India’s market regulator, has introduced stress tests for mutual funds to assess their ability to handle redemption requests during tough market times. In these tests, small-cap funds might take longer to fulfill redemption requests because selling shares of smaller companies can be …
