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High networth individuals flee mutual funds, run to direct equities

In the equity category, HNIs have shown a preference for investing directly in equities instead of through mutual funds

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One deterrent could be the expense ratios of about 1.7 per cent of AUM

Ashley Coutinho
A major cause of worry for the mutual fund (MF) industry is the contraction seen within the high networth individual (HNI) segment since FY17. 

In the equity category, HNIs have shown a preference for investing directly in equities instead of through mutual funds. One deterrent could be the expense ratios of about 1.7 per cent of AUM. 


 


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