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Savvy investors de-risk: Focused Funds see 60% jump in flows in Feb even as all other equity funds witness a dip
Focused Funds have a concentrated portfolio of around 20-30 stocks – regulations cap it at 30 -- while targeting high-conviction bets but with increased risk. Experts attribute the rise to changing investor sentiment with top funds delivering strong long-term returns despite volatility, churn and the corrections.
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Net inflow into equity funds hit year low in February, SIPs dip to three-month low
While the month-on-month numbers have seen a dip, most market experts remain positive on equity funds as an investment option. For the month, inflows was around Rs 29,303.34 crore down from Rs 39,688 crore.
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Cash is king: Some mutual funds increased cash holding amid uncertainty, volatility
Some fund managers have chosen to be cautious in these times of market churn, and increased their cash position as they ride out the volatility. There may be no clear trend based on this call, and some funds could be holding such position only for the shorter term.
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Only 10% of Nifty 500 stocks trading above 200-DMA; VIX indicates market not yet bottomed out, says report
According to the report, the proportion of stocks trading below 3x price-to-book (P/B) ratio has risen to 33 percent (or 1 in 3 stocks) in the Nifty MidSmall 400 Index. This is an increase from 25 percent in September 2024.
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Mutual funds pitch silver ETFs amid volatile equities; up 30% in last one year
While silver presents strong growth potential, its volatility remains a key consideration for investors
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It’s not over till it’s over: Minority shareholders mull further action against NCLAT order favour ICICI Securities delisting
Certain shareholders had opposed the delisting of ICICI Securities, stating that the swap would negatively impact minority shareholders.
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As more women enter workforce, consumption trends will emerge: Ashmore Investment's Rashi Talwar Bhatia
Bhatia noted, "More women working means more women earning and spending on themselves. That changes consumption patterns significantly. Women traditionally managed household finances, but their spending behavior is different when they earn their own money."
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Is the 'Theme Party' coming to an end? Experts advise caution as thematic funds bear the brunt of correction
Most experts say that thematic investing is not suited for new investors due to the high levels of risk. This comes amid recent discussions about the need for more regulation of thematic NFOs.
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Mutual fund AUM, unique PANs double in 5 years as more investors chase higher returns
Investor participation has surged significantly, with the number of unique Permanent Account Number (PAN) holders investing in mutual funds more than doubling from 2.1 crore in March 2020 to 4.5 crore in March 2024
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Mutual fund corpus from women investors more than doubled in five years, smallcap funds the big winner, shows AMFI-Crisil study
The Indian mutual fund industry's witnessing continued rise in assets under management (AUM); equity assets maintain domination when it comes to investor preference in SIPs
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Mutual funds can play an active role in driving corporate governance amongst listed companies: SEBI's Amarjeet Singh
Singh noted that SEBI has encouraged mutual funds to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities while ensuring the ecosystem grows alongside the industry.
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Foreign investors trim Indian equity holdings, but long-term prospects remain strong: Arvind Chari of Q India (UK)
"FIIs still have $800 billion worth of Indian equities. And I believe that will change and increase," Chari added.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: All you need to know about Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)
This framework has been introduced through amendments to the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, and will be effective from April 1.
BUSINESS
Power, defence, railway stocks crumble on change in sentiment around public investments, high valuations
Despite market fluctuations, industry experts see strong long-term investment potential in transmission and distribution companies.
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Most FIIs believe that India's still somewhat expensive, but see some value emerging in large cap space: KIE's Pratik Gupta
Gupta added that domestic investors are also worried about the risk of further earnings downgrades given the weak commentary by many companies and were interested about companies with stable demand visibility, even if their valuations appeared somewhat expensive.
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Tough times for equity MFs as only 26% funds manage to beat benchmarks in January; share plunges from 61% in December
“FII outflows have pressured stock prices, making it difficult for markets to sustain rallies. Until FII selling slows, markets may continue to face resistance despite local buying,” said Sreshta
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Mutual fund ownership in NSE-listed firms hits record high; FPIs' share plunges to 13-year low
India Ownership Report by NSE reveals mutual funds now own 12.2 percent stake in Nifty 50 firms, 10.5 percent in Nifty 500, and 10 percent in the overall universe of NSE-listed companies.
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NSDL, CDSL join hands with Sebi for a Unified Investor Platform, Madhabi Puri says investing getting democratized
The platform will consolidate fragmented financial data into a single, accessible space, and promises to revolutionize how investors manage their portfolios.
BUSINESS
'Butterfly' Effect: Investors shy away from ETFs in volatile times, share in total AUM hit for seventh month
Some experts have attributed this dip to ‘butterfly investors’, referring to retail participants who move funds swiftly between different categories of schemes, based on momentum, in an attempt to maximise gains.
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Arbitrage funds catch investor fancy as flows hit Rs 4,300 crore in January
Arbitrage funds are more tax-efficient than fixed-income investments wherein tax rates are typically higher, particularly for those in higher tax brackets.
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India-focused ‘active’ offshore funds see inflows amid uncertainty and earnings slowdown
Total actively managed offshore funds accounted for $74.7 billion in December 2024, up from $72.5 billion in June
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SBI MF launches Rs 250 SIPs under 'JanNivesh' scheme, SEBI chief Buch says 'one of my fondest dreams...'
The scheme is set to provide affordable investment opportunities to a larger part of the society.
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SIP stoppage ratio jumps in January; are investors turning cautious on SIPs?
Data for the month of January shows that the stoppage ratio surged to nearly 109 percent, a significant jump from 82.73 percent in December and 60.72 percent in September last year.
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Walking the talk: ICICI Pru MF least exposed to small, midcaps among top five fund houses
Data from Morningstar shows that SMID stocks accounted for a little over 21 percent of ICICI Prudential AMC’s total assets under management (AUM) in pure equity schemes as on December 31, 2024.
