Globally, passive funds such as index funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as one of the largest asset classes.
Allocations to India by Asia ex-Japan funds remained stable at 13.5% in June while those by GEM funds declined to 10.8% in June from 10.9% in May
The framework covers aspects such as roles and responsibilities of trustees, the board, management and even key personnel of asset management companies.
To avoid the challenge of buying ETFs at the right price, choose index funds
Equity ETFs secured $490.65 billion or 76% of the total inflows, while bond ETFs received $136.6 billion
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are getting a lot of attention from investors, with the leading stock exchange NSE witnessing listing of 100th such instruments.
Tata Steel is expected to see huge inflows from ETFs over the next week.
The 30-share bluechip index is rebalanced on a semi-annual basis with next rejig slated for June 18
Conservative investors looking to lock in returns should opt for target maturity ETFs/index funds
Company clocked over 20 million annual direct mutual funds transactions with assets under management of over Rs 5,000 crore, says Varun Sridhar
ETFs storing gold for shareholders grew rapidly during the coronavirus crisis as investors amassed what they saw as a safe asset
During the past one year, some funds in this domain have generated returns of 38-42 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty and Nifty 100 indices have gained less than 34 per cent
Sebi's easing of investment norms has encouraged MFs to look at the category more seriously
12-15% allocation is a must to counter volatility in equities
Apollo Hospitals, Honeywell Automation and Adani Total Gas may see buying due to their entry in FTSE All world index; MSCI rebalancing expected to take place Friday, could spur inflows of over $250 mn
Inflows into ETFs that invest in India stood at $120 million, up 25% over the previous week
The Ontario Securities Commission has approved the launch of Purpose Bitcoin ETF, Toronto-based asset management company Purpose Investments Inc. said in a statement
In New Delhi, the 22-carat gold price stayed at Rs 47,800 per 10 gm, while in Chennai it was at Rs 46,560
In a Q&A, N S Venkatesh says there are enough inefficiencies in the market right now, which will help fund managers generate alpha over the index
Fund houses launched 14 ETFs and 5 index funds garnering assets in excess of Rs 11,600 crore last year