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The surge in derivatives trading, which has also been driven by retail investors, has prompted the Sebi to limit the number of contract expiries

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment. This surge reflects a shift in investor focus towards fundamentally strong yet undervalued stocks. On average, value mutual funds delivered returns of over 21 per cent in 2024, with a nearly 20 per cent return over the past three years, the industry data showed. Looking ahead to 2025, it is expected that value mutual funds will continue to capture attention, particularly amid global uncertainties, Trivesh D, COO of stock trading platform Tradejini, told PTI. He highlighted that factors such as likely RBI rate cut and geopolitical shifts, including US policies, could shape investor sentiment. In terms of inflows, the total amount into value mutual funds reached Rs 22,757 crore in 2024, a significant increase from Rs 11,927 crore in 2023, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in

Excess funds chasing arbitrage opportunities may, however, reduce potential returns

With rate cut hopes building up, their performance could improve further in 2024, say experts

Demand, rising content per vehicle, return ratios key investment arguments for Motherson Sumi Wiring

'Extraordinary scenario' say experts as both, short and long-duration funds give low returns

If you assess your advisor on short-term returns, he will use riskier products to generate them, which could result in losses

While equity funds returned 8.2 per cent during the period under review, investor returns stood at 5.8 per cent

Allocation to yellow metal, helps MF investors offset hit on equity and debt investments

While the flows are important, sentiment is a bigger factor than liquidity, says a report