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The proposed Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund marks the fund house’s first new equity offering in over a decade. Over the years, PPFAS added a few distinctly positioned schemes -- tax-saving, income-oriented, or asset-allocation tools -- rather than overlapping equity products.

Franklin Templeton launches multi-factor quant fund at a time of regulatory churn and high valuations

The Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund (FIMF), an open-ended equity scheme following a multi-factor quantitative investment strategy, will open for subscription between November 10-24. The fund is designed to complement, not replace, the traditional fundamental way of investing, Franklin India said.

The Wealth Company Mutual Fund Mobilizes Rs 2,000 Crore in Debut Active Fund Offerings

Pantomath Group’s mutual fund arm achieves Rs 2,000 crore milestone in first active NFO launch, reflecting strong retail participation.

Jio BlackRock raises Rs 17,800 crore through debut NFO

The three-day maiden offer attracted investments from over 90 institutional investors and from more than 67,000 retail investors, Jio BlackRock said in a statement.

Motilal Oswal MF to launch fund that covers 1,000 stocks; should you invest?

Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund: By expanding to 1,000 stocks from the existing broadest funds, the BSE 1,000 index includes an additional 250 microcap companies, significantly increasing its sectoral and thematic reach

Should you invest in Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund?

Multi-asset funds follow a dynamic investment strategy, adjusting their mix of assets depending on prevailing market conditions. They are well-suited for investors looking for a balanced approach.

Edelweiss MF bets on India's digital boom with first-of-its-kind fund; should you get in?

Unlike tech funds that are heavily weighted towards IT and software firms, this one will have exposure only to the top 20 digital and internet businesses.

Motilal Oswal MF's infra NFO: Should you bet on the theme after a year of tepid returns?

Motilal Oswal's Infrastructure Fund will focus on the space that has been 'gaining momentum', and offers an opportunity to invest primarily in construction, metals, energy, cement, and capital goods.

Kotak Mutual Fund launches energy opportunities fund; should you invest?

Experts believe that sectoral or thematic funds are typically meant for seasoned investors, with a very high risk appetite.

Moneycontrol review: Helios MF launches mid-cap fund - should you invest?

Like its other equity funds, Helios’ new fund will follow the elimination investing strategy.

Kotak Mahindra MF launches country's first MSCI India ETF. Should you invest?

For Indian investors, it will mean aligning their portfolio with global investors, which makes them susceptible to FII selling and vice versa

Chart of the Day: High cash levels with funds may be an optical illusion

While FIIs have been net sellers, domestic mutual funds have stepped into the breach. Despite this, what explains their growing cash holdings?

Aditya Birla Sun Life MF launches thematic fund betting on top Indian conglomerates

Aditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund will have an investible universe of more than 30 business groups.

SBI MF makes entry into quant fund category; should you invest?

SBI Quant Fund, which opened for subscription on December 4, marks the entry of the fund house into the quant space.

Multi-factor investing can help reduce drawdowns, deliver better risk-adjusted returns: Sukanya Ghosh

Sukanya Ghosh, Fund Manager at SBI Mutual Fund, talks about the investment strategy of SBI Quant Fund, how this scheme differs from other funds in the category, the stock selection process and how the fund will adjust to the changing dynamics of Indian equity markets.

SBI MF to launch quant fund based on multi-factor approach

SBI Quant Fund: A diversified multi-factor approach can help mitigate underperformance during unfavourable market conditions for a particular factor, says SBI Mutual Fund

Tata MF launches first fund based on BSE Select Business Groups Index; should you invest?

The Tata BSE Business Group Index Fund comprises 30 stocks, representing companies from the seven largest business groups in India. The NFO opened for subscription on November 25, and will close on December 9.

Can the defence sector continue firing after 100% gains?

Nifty India Defence Index has gained 106 percent on a one-year basis, while one-month returns stand at -5.19 percent. Also, valuations of the index have expanded sharply in a very small period.

Should you go in for Bandhan Business Cycle Fund? A Moneycontrol review

Bandhan Business Cycle Fund will look to adjust sector allocations according to the different phases of the economic cycle aiming to capture growth opportunities and manage risks across varying market conditions.

The NFO deluge: At Rs 65,000 crore collections so far in 2024, new offers surpass 2023 tally

Among the nine new fund offers that are set to be launched over the next five business days (starting September 2), five are from the sectoral/thematic category

Is a high cash pile by funds a good thing for investors?

Why do asset management companies launch new fund offers (NFOs) when they struggle to deploy funds in their existing schemes? The answer lies in the desire to earn higher commissions from new issues and to compete for greater market share.

Nippon India MF launches Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund: Should you invest?

While the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index has performed much better than the Nifty 500 across time periods, the former has a higher risk profile because of heavy exposure to mid-cap and small-cap stocks.

Comeback Trail: Franklin Templeton launches Franklin India Ultra Short Duration Fund

The scheme will look to offer the benefits of lower volatility, reduced interest rate risk, and moderate credit risk, making it a good choice for short-term savings

Just 10 stocks: That’s what DSP Mutual Fund’s new fund thinks will win the race. Should you invest? A Moneycontrol review

DSP Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Funds — a pair of ETF and index funds — will invest in only10 stocks. These would be among the most focussed mutual funds.

Edelweiss MF launches business cycle fund based on factor investing. Will it work?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund is different because it will follow factor based investing where it will pick stocks based on the highest momentum, value, quality and growth, primarily focusing on large and mid-cap stocks.