Edelweiss Mutual Fund has announced the merger of Bharat Bond ETF – April 2025 into Bharat Bond ETF – April 2030, effective April 15, 2025. As a result, the April 2025 ETF will cease to exist, and its unitholders will be transferred to the April 2030 ETF. Exit Window for Investors Unitholders of Bharat Bond …
Gold prices in India have seen a remarkable rise over the past few years. Since March 2020, 24-carat gold prices have more than doubled. This surge has driven investors towards various gold-linked investment options, with gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerging as a preferred choice. Gold ETFs offer a convenient alternative to physical gold, eliminating concerns …
Equity mutual funds are inherently linked to market fluctuations, making it rare for any scheme to generate positive returns year after year without interruption. However, some funds have demonstrated resilience, successfully navigating market volatility, economic downturns, and global uncertainties while delivering positive returns consistently over the last decade. In this article, we highlight 10 such …
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has filed a draft for the Kotak Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index Fund, an open-ended index scheme that aims to replicate the Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index. The fund will invest in 10 stocks selected from the Nifty 50, ensuring equal allocation among them. Investment Strategy The fund seeks …
As individuals enter retirement, they often face reduced or no active income sources. However, expenses such as healthcare, daily living costs, and leisure activities continue to exist. A well-planned retirement corpus ensures financial independence and provides a stable income stream. One approach to achieving this is by leveraging a combination of a one-time investment and …
Investor sentiment in the equity mutual fund space weakened in February 2025, as per data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Net inflows in equity mutual funds stood at ₹29,303.34 crore, representing a 26.16% decline from January’s ₹39,687.78 crore. The decline in inflows aligns with global market uncertainties, concerns over the tariff …
The stock market has witnessed a notable correction from its September highs, erasing significant gains that mutual funds across categories had accumulated in the post-pandemic period. Benchmark indices such as the Sensex and Nifty have seen a double-digit decline from their peaks, affecting short-term returns across equity mutual funds. This downturn has made selecting the …
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) continue to be a preferred choice for investors seeking tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act while aiming for long-term capital appreciation. The following ELSS funds have been ranked based on their 3-year returns, with alpha values indicating the fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. Name AUM …
Samco Mutual Fund has recently filed the draft scheme information deed (SID) for floating a new fund offer (NFO) for Samco Large & Mid Cap Fund. An open-ended equity scheme predominantly investing in large-cap and mid-cap stocks. The Samco Large & Mid Cap Fund offers two plans: the Regular Plan and the Direct Plan. Regular Plan: …
Debt mutual funds saw net outflows of ₹6,525.56 crore in February 2025, reversing the strong inflows of ₹1,28,652.58 crore recorded in January. The shift was primarily driven by redemptions in short-duration funds, while liquid funds attracted the highest inflows. Among the outflows, ultra-short duration funds saw the highest redemptions at ₹4,281.02 crore, followed by overnight …
