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India bond ETFs likley to draw billions as Amundi, BlackRock join race

Indian bonds have attracted $15.7 billion of inflows this year, the most in Asia behind China, South Korea and Japan, data compiled by Bloomberg show

Passive value funds are for investors who can face deep drawdowns

Opt for passive funds to reduce fund manager risk and capitalise on their lower costs

Rate cuts and higher discretionary spending likely to boost tech funds

These schemes invest at least 80 per cent in shares of technology companies. As of August 31, 2024, 26 technology sector schemes managed assets worth Rs 45,637 crore.

Union AMC launches multi-asset allocation fund with diverse investment plan

The fund house, backed by Union Bank of India and Dai-ichi Life Holdings, said that the early signs of rural consumption and the festive season are positive

Mutual funds industry seeks greater leeway for the new asset class

'Easier concentration norms, higher leverage, and approval for securities currently outside MF scope'

Gold and overseas exchange-traded funds likely to get the tax edge

While gold, silver, and international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will qualify for the 12.5 per cent LTCG taxation in 12 months as they are listed on exchanges

'Sebi proposal on new asset class for high risk takers looks promising'

Capital markets regulator Sebi's proposal for introducing a new asset class for high-risk profile investors can help them gain access to a newer set of strategies including long-short equity fund and inverse Exchange-traded Fund (ETF). The new asset class is aimed at bridging the gap between mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in terms of flexibility in portfolio construction. The Sebi's consultation paper floated on Tuesday on 'new asset class' and creating a structure for differentiated, higher risk strategies looks very promising, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund said. "India is finally opening up to different investment products, styles and approaches. Passive, factor, inverse ETFs, alts and more. There is no single way to invest," she added. In its consultation paper, the regulator said the new asset class will provide a regulated product with features like SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), higher risk-taking capability, and a higher ticket .

Diversifying portfolio

Silver investors must take note of its industrial use

ETCD directives don't go well with RBI's stellar reputation

The RBI move goes against the trend of allowing more flexibility and therefore, retrograde

Rising speculative bets stoke RBI crackdown on currency derivative

Volumes up 3x post Covid; 2/3rd participation by prop traders

No change in policy, some 'misusing' currency derivatives norms: RBI

Das reiterated that there have been no changes to RBI's policy, emphasising that the necessity of underlying exposure has always been a fundamental aspect

RBI delays implementing rules on exchange-traded derivatives till May 3

"In view of feedback received and recent developments, it has been decided that these directions will now come into effect from Friday, May 03, 2024," RBI said

Active funds shine as equity markets see broad-based gains in FY24

Over two-thirds of active largecap schemes outperform Nifty 100 TRI

Manage trading capital efficiently with liquid exchange-traded fund

Switching between cash and equity and back becomes seamless

NPS investment and luxury dinnerware: Top personal finance stories

Our top stories this week explain National Pension System's performance and how tableware makes eating elegant

ETF turnover tops Rs 1 trillion for second year on the trot, shows data

Set to surpass previous year value of Rs 1.2 trillion

High institutional demand, supply shock could boost Bitcoin further

New entrants should invest systematically with at least a three-year horizon

Bitcoin reclaims $1 trillion market cap for first time since November 2021

According to experts, the upcoming Bitcoin halving in April may lead to the token retesting its all-time high level of $69,000

Use multi-asset allocation funds if you are a new investor in the market

Evolved investors should use the option only as part of diversification of funds

India ETF flows hit record in 2023, analysts see momentum persisting

Investors are looking at India to diversify their emerging markets portfolio amid worries about economic growth in China and Sino-US tensions, analysts said