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Crypto wrap: Markets highly volatile as ETF rumours take centre stage

Experts suggest that sustaining the level of $44,000 is important for Bitcoin to establish a positive momentum

Mutual funds, ETFs or equity: Investment tips from experts for this Diwali

Ahead of Diwali 2023, we asked investment experts for the best strategy to make your festival brighter.

Inflows into India-linked ETFs set to smash 2014 record as investors surge

That was significantly higher than the $2 billion in net inflows by Oct in 2014, the year net buys into India-linked ETFs peaked

ETF debuts in US set to break 2021 record as active-fund issues jump

Last month, ETF debuts set a monthly record of 69. So far in October, the total stands at 47, according to Morningstar Direct data

At $35,198, Bitcoin climbs to highest since May 2022 on ETF excitement

A Bitcoin ETF is expected to make buying and selling Bitcoin easier through the stock market

Inflow into Gold ETFs dips to Rs 175 cr in Sept after hitting 17-month high

The quantum of inflow into gold exchange-traded funds dropped to Rs 175 crore in September after hitting a 17-month high in the preceding month, owing to profit booking. Apart from the inflows, the asset base of Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) also decreased in the period under review, as per the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). "With a continued hike in interest rates in the US, inflation still higher than expectations, and the growth rate slowing down, the appeal of gold as a safe haven and hedge against inflation is expected to continue," Melvyn Santarita, analyst and manager of research at Morningstar Investment Adviser India, said. According to the data, gold-linked ETFs saw an inflow of Rs 175.3 crore last month as compared to Rs 1,028 crore in August. The inflow stood at Rs 456 crore in July. Prior to that, Gold ETFs saw an inflow to the tune of Rs 298 crore during the April-June period after three quarters of consecutive outflow. The category sa

Equity market dip, Federal Reserve signaling peak rate to boost gold

High oil prices would be detrimental; use any correction to build 5-15% allocation

EPFO holds talks with Ministry of Finance on reinvesting ETF money

EPFO will move the final proposal for the finance ministry's assent once the finance and labour ministries decide on the matter

Index fund or ETFs? Compare total cost

The difference between market price and the NAV imposes an additional cost. Besides, there is brokerage fee, which amplifies an ETF's tracking error

EPFO invested Rs 13,017 crore in ETFs during April-July this fiscal: Govt

Retirement fund body EPFO has invested Rs 13,017 crore in exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the April-July period of the current fiscal year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) invested Rs 53,081 crore in ETFs in 2022-23, Rs 43,568 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 32,071 crore in 2020-21, according to a written reply to the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Labour and Employment Rameswar Teli. The EPFO invested Rs 31,501 crore in ETFs in 2019-20 and Rs 27,974 crore in 2018-19, it said. The minister told the House that the EPFO invests funds as per the investment pattern notified by the government and does not invest directly in individual stocks, including those of any blue-chip company. "The EPFO invests in equity markets through ETFs, replicating BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 indices. From time to time, EPFO has also invested in ETFs constructed specifically for disinvestment of shareholding of the Government of India in body corporates," he ...

As a first time earner, here are your most ideal investment options

Unless you are good at building your own stock portfolio, it is advisable to invest through mutual funds or index ETFs.

Sebi tightens disclosure requirements for FPIs, reduces IPO timeline

The move will help free up capital early and encourage more investors to participate

India-focused offshore fund, ETFs record $803 mn net inflow in Q4

This, after 17 quarters of net outflows on the trot; experts attribute change in FPI stance to better valuations in Indian market, strong fundamentals

Street Signs: PSU Bank exchange-traded funds, Yum! Brands stocks, and more

Analysts say Yum!'s - which operates Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut food chains - performance has improved, driven by aggressive store expansion vis-a-vis other players

Increasing efficiency

Lower compliance will help expand the reach of passive funds

Over Rs 100-crore relief for ETFs as Yes Bank three-year lockup ends

The lock-in on 75% of shares had led fund houses to markdown holdings in ETF and index funds to 'zero', as per recommendation from valuation committee of Amfi

ESIC to invest up to 15 per cent surplus funds in equity through ETFs

The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by the Union labour minister Bhupender Yadav

ESIC approves proposal to invest surplus funds in stock market through ETFs

Government's social security body Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on Sunday approved a proposal to invest its surplus funds in the stock market through exchange traded funds (ETFs). The decision was taken in the 189th meeting of ESIC held on Sunday at ESIC headquarters under the chairmanship of Union labour minister Bhupender Yadav, a labour ministry statement said. Due to relatively low returns on investments in various debt instruments coupled with the need to diversify investment, ESIC gave its approval for investments of surplus funds in equities restricted to ETFs. The investment will start with 5 per cent of surplus funds and will increase up to 15 per cent, based on the review of the investment after two quarters, it stated. The investment will be confined to Exchanged Traded Funds on Nifty and Sensex. It will be managed by fund managers of asset management companies (AMSs), the statement said. Equity investments will be monitored by the existing custodian, ..

Sebi permits brokers to extend margin trading facility to equity ETFs

Capital markets regulator Sebi has allowed brokers to extend the margin trading facility (MTF) to equity exchange traded funds (ETFs) and such funds can be used as collateral as well. Currently, only select stocks that come under Group 1 securities are offered the MTF facility by brokers. "Taking into account the emergence of ETFs as an investment product with various advantages such as transparency, diversification, lower cost, etc, it has been decided to allow units of equity exchange traded funds (equity ETFs)... as an eligible security for MTF as well as an eligible collateral under MTF," Sebi said in a circular. The facility is executed with borrowed funds or securities that enable investors to take exposure in the market over and above their resources. Sebi said that initial margin payable by the client to the stock broker should be in the form of cash, cash equivalent or equity ETFs. Further, the stocks or units of equity ETFs deposited as collateral with the stock broker f

Passive fund race: Bigger players steal the show over smaller counterparts

Over 95% passive AUM is with top 10 AMCs; experts say opportunities still exist in the smart beta space