You're doing SIPs, but are you doing it smartly?
If you are looking to get the most out of your money, a smart SIP approach could really step up your game and get to a brighter financial future.
Here are the top small-cap stock picks of PMS firms amid market correction
The volatility in the capital markets gives fund managers a golden opportunity to identify and buy undervalued, high-quality stocks.
Can energy-focused mutual funds power up your investment portfolio?
India’s growing energy demand makes the power sector a potential investment theme. But be mindful of the market dynamics before committing your monies.
Mutual funds take a hit but still 80% of equity funds fare better than the benchmarks
According to a latest report by PL Capital, out of the 240 open-ended equity diversified funds, about 80 percent of the funds were able to outperform their respective benchmarks in October.
Looking to invest in small-cap funds? Here’s what you need to bear in mind
Focus on funds with quality small-cap stocks and proven track records, and invest through the SIP route to mitigate volatility risks, suggest experts
Bribery charges: Mutual fund holdings in 10 Adani group firms at Rs 43,455 crore
Mutual funds were holding Rs 41,814 crore worth of shares in 10 Adani group companies in July, which grew to Rs 43,455 crore in October. The drop in value of MF holdings after today's rout will only be known on November 22
Market volatility: Stocks where top mid-cap and small-cap MFs redeployed cash
Market corrections provide opportunities for fund managers to accumulate quality stocks that are available at cheaper valuations. Moneycontrol has identified mid-cap and small-cap schemes that redeployed their cash notably in October. Here are their stock picks
China or the US: Which is a better market now to bet on global diversification?
The US equity markets seem to have an upper hand as investors wait for more stimulus measures from the Chinese government. Experts are also weighing the depth of tariff crisis between the two nations
Betting on IT, pharma: How equity fund managers are handling record fund inflows
While cash holdings of active equity funds have been rising, fund managers have been betting on defensive sectors like IT and pharma. At the same time, they are scouting for opportunities in cyclical sectors.
Invest Wise: Long-term SIPs and top-ups will help build a sizeable corpus
Also, it does not really matter which day or date you invest on, as returns tend to converge over an extended period.
MFs buy big amid market correction in October, target top Nifty stocks
FIIs sold over Rs 94,000 crore in October, while MFs made net purchases exceeding Rs 92,000 crore in local equities, according to NSDL data.
Active equity mutual funds' cash holdings top May 2023 highs
Overall cash holdings across equity, debt, hybrid and commodity funds as a percentage of the total industry AUM rose to 5.64 percent, or Rs 3.77 lakh crore at the end of October.
Market chaos: Equity funds that have corrected the most since September peaks
Here is a list of equity schemes that saw the biggest decline since their last peak in September. Experts' advice is that investors should not be influenced by short-term fluctuations and instead concentrate on long-term objectives
Unifi Capital gets SEBI's all-clear to start mutual fund operations
Unifi Capital was established in 2001 as a registered portfolio manager. The company has AUM of about Rs 27,000 crore in equity and debt
New-age tech stocks turn favorite among mutual funds. Check out their top picks
Swiggy shares, which had seen good demand especially from mutual funds during the anchor allocation round, made a decent debut on Dalal Street today. Mutual funds invest a small portion in these companies to avoid missing out on potential business model success despite the risks, experts say.
SIP account addition slows even as equity fund flows hit record high in October
The SIP stoppage ratio reached around 61 percent in October, marking its highest level since May 2024 and slightly up from 60.72 percent in September.
Treasures of Indian Gold ETFs double in 4 years to 54.5 tonnes: World Gold Council data
Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become more appealing due to increased geopolitical risks, central bank policy changes, and volatility in the equity market
SIP book at fresh all-time high, tops Rs 25,000 crore for first time
During October 2024, net 24.19 lakh SIP accounts were added, showing a bullish stance of retail investors on Indian equity markets.
Equity fund inflows hit record high of Rs 41,887 cr in Oct despite weak markets: AMFI
Inflows into open-ended equity funds have stayed in the positive zone for the 44th month in a row.
Trump's re-election: Want to invest overseas? Here are the international mutual funds that are open for subscription
At present, 41 of the 76 international schemes are now open for fresh investments. Out of these, almost all funds allow SIP subscriptions, but many have stopped accepting lump-sum investments.
10 US stocks that have found favour with domestic equity-oriented mutual funds
US equity markets have been a preferred destination for Indian fund managers looking to diversify their holdings across borders. Currently, there are 44 such schemes that have allocated up to 30 percent of their assets to overseas equities. They have invested either directly in US stocks or indirectly through the FoF route.
Will mandatory disclosure of direct and regular mutual fund expenses help investors?
The choice between direct and regular mutual funds depends on individual’s investment goals, knowledge, preferences, and the level of involvement they want in managing investments.
US elections: With 38% returns this year, US-focused Indian mutual funds offer better geographical diversification
US Elections 2024: Indian investors should view US stocks as a long-term play, especially in areas like AI and cloud infrastructure, which are still in the early stages of a potentially decade-long growth cycle, say financial advisors.
What’s making multi-asset allocation funds tick?
Experts say adopting an all-asset class approach makes sense as we are in an era marked with high inflation & interest rates, low liquidity, high volatility and escalating geo-political issues.
