BUSINESS
Why defence stocks are firing – three catalysts and a warning shot
Defense stocks have staged a sharp rebound, surging up to 30 percent in a week, driven by domestic order momentum and global military spending.
BUSINESS
With $7-billion limit breached, only a few MF schemes offer overseas equity exposure; here's the list of schemes
Experts believe that instead of investing directly in international funds, these domestic funds with global exposure provide a more balanced approach. They allow investors to benefit from global trends while remaining shielded from extreme international market volatility.
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Results of SEBI's survey to enhance investor awareness expected by July; to come out with an outreach programme
The survey also aims to explore how well current investors grasp critical concepts such as risk, volatility, and asset allocation, as well as how SEBI can more effectively deliver education on these topics.
BUSINESS
Sebi took down over 70,000 misleading handles of unregistered advisors in six months
With domestic mutual fund inflow into equities has been near record levels, Sebi said curbing fraudulent activities by unregistered advisors becomes a high priority.
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'Indian investors allocate more to gold than their global counterparts and this strategy has paid off'
In 2024, ETFs accounted for $1.5 trillion of the $2 trillion flowing into managed investments globally, said Wing Chan, Head of Manager Research, Asia-Pacific, Morningstar Asia.
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Reduce return expectations and be cautious of global challenges, advise fund managers
Investors need to recalibrate their return expectations, say industry experts, cautioning against the widespread belief in 18-20% annual equity returns. While some remain under-allocated, others are overly exposed to equities—finding a middle ground is key.
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Funds increased equity scheme cash pile to Rs 1.46 lakh crore during February selloff
Nearly 66% of all AMCs have increased the cash pile in their equity schemes, with the list including names like Helios MF, Bajaj Finserv MF, PPFAS MF, Quant MF ICICI Pru MF, and Axis MF among others. Experts attribute this increase to the cautious approach adopted by fund managers, particularly in the smallcap funds.
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SIP stoppage ratio hits an all-time record high of 122% in February
The number of active accounts stood at 44.56 lakh in February, while the number of discontinued accounts rose to 54.70 lakh.
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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
BUSINESS
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
BUSINESS
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.
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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.
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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
