Unifi MF files for its first fund with SEBI, a dynamic asset allocation fund
Dynamic asset allocation or balanced advantage fund is the biggest category in hybrid funds with net AUM of Rs 2.86 lakh crore through 34 schemes as of December 31
Don’t panic and go extra heavy on largecaps; but follow multicap approach, says Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta
In an interview with Moneycontrol, Gupta talked about the investment strategy of the newly launched Edelweiss Consumption Fund, her expectations from Union Budget 2025 and the launch of new innovative themes by mutual fund houses.
Winning against the herd: How to become a successful contrarian investor
Contrarian investors go against the flow, taking non-consensus positions and timing their trades when the crowd is overrun by panic or euphoria.
Why hybrid funds should be a key part of your investment strategy in 2025
Hybrid funds aren’t just another investment option—they’re a smart way to navigate today’s tricky financial world. They help you find the right balance in your portfolio, manage risks, and still aim for growth, no matter how the market moves.
Equity MF inflows soar to near Rs 4 lakh cr in 2024; outlook cautious for 2025 amid volatility
Historically, inflows into equity funds are closely tied to market performance, and periods of market uncertainty often result in subdued investor activity.
LIC Mutual Fund launches multi asset allocation fund
The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on January 24 and will conclude on February 7. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and repurchase on February 18, the company said in a statement
2025 will be the year of accumulation, best time to be an investor, says Mirae's Swarup Mohanty
Budgetary allocation for healthcare and education must rise if India aspires to become a manufacturing hub, the Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) CEO tells Moneycontrol in an interview
Sebi invites comments on proposed plans for Rs 250 small ticket SIP
The proposed 'sachetisation' of mutual funds is aimed to promote financial inclusion and facilitate investors new to mutual funds.
Jio Financial Services, BlackRock infuse Rs 117 crore in mutual fund business
JFSL and BlackRock have made an initial investment of Rs 82.5 crore each in this entity
'A stock picker's paradise': Why HDFC AMC's Navneet Munot is bullish on India
Munot noted that India had an advantage of a young demographic
Mutual funds must disclose 'risk adjusted returns'. Why RAR is better than CAGR and how will it help investors
RAR tells investors how much risk was taken by a fund to deliver certain returns and how consistently were those returns delivered. The metric, however, cannot be a one-stop solution for selecting a fund, say experts
Mind The Gap: Fund manager of Rs 66,000-cr scheme warns of potential earnings mismatch
Roshi Jain, Senior Fund Manager at HDFC AMC, also talks about her outlook for Indian equities and sectoral focus this year.
Markets continue to slide: What should mutual fund investors' strategy be?
Looking ahead, experts believe that it's essential for investors to remain vigilant and adapt to the shifting market landscape. They believe that the market may move away from low-growth, low-quality segments towards companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable growth prospects.
After raising Rs 80,000 cr in 2024, will active thematic and sectoral NFOs take a breather?
Since May 2024, thematic and sectoral fund category saw at least Rs 10,000 crore net inflows in each of the months. However, with markets under pressure, inflows plunged during October and November
Equity fund inflows jump 15% to Rs 41,156 cr in Dec, SIP book tops Rs 26,000 cr mark: AMFI
Overall, open-ended mutual funds saw net outflows worth Rs 80,509.20 crore in December against Rs 60,363.70 crore inflows in November.
Budget 2025: Why tax relief for debt funds tops wish list of mutual fund industry
The Finance Act, 2023 said that debt funds should be deemed as short-term capital gains, irrespective of period of holding and the same will be taxable at the applicable rates.
SIP Tips: How a middle-class person can save Rs 51 crore by age 60
By starting early, being disciplined, and increasing investments annually, one can harness the power of compounding and long-term investing.
Top Sectors for 2025: Pharma, infra look good; defence seems overvalued
Since sectoral funds tend to perform in cycles, a diversified flexicap fund may be a good choice, as it offers fund managers the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions across market caps.
G-Secs may retain the shine in 2025, but equities likely to slow down, say fixed-income experts
Bond market-watchers recommend investments in Indian government bonds as well as AAA-rated CPSE bonds maturing in 5- to 15-years with a two-year investment horizon
Milestone year for DIIs as net investments cross Rs 5 lakh crore for first time ever
The net purchases this year is significantly higher than the last few years as DIIs were net buyers at Rs 2.76 lakh crore in 2022 and Rs 1.81 lakh crore in 2023
Firms close to IPOs are seeing good interest from rich Indians: Sandipan Roy
In an interview with Moneycontrol, Roy talks about how investing style of UHNIs have changed over the years, what innovative investment solutions they are looking at and risky trends in this space.
Explainer | Specialised investment fund: How this new asset class will work and help investors
The new asset class. positioned between MFs and PMSes. will open different investment products and approaches to Indian investors.
MFs stick to 1,082 stocks in 2024, add only 67 new positions
MFs’ additions to new stock have come primarily through IPOs listed in the past two years, data shows.
Weathering the storm: Smart wealth preservation strategies in volatile markets
Building a resilient portfolio is not about chasing the highest returns but creating a strategy that balances growth with stability.
