Megatrends investing strategy is suited for a flexicap fund as it selects companies that have strong growth potential based on the long-term changes in the businesses, says Nimesh Chandan
Rise in distribution commissions outpaces MF industry's asset growth in FY23
As a result, small-cap funds have garnered the maximum inflows among all equity categories in March (Rs 2,430 crore) and April (Rs 2,182 crore) 2023, according to data from the AMFI
Decisions come after launch period is over; experts say one reason for failure of the NFOs was investors' rush for select debt schemes in the last week of March
The mutual fund industry is expanding distribution reach, simplifying products and leveraging technology in a bid to more than double assets under management
But regulator says AMCs must shut existing active scheme before offering a passive one
Maturity in dealing with equities, taxation likely reasons as schemes see positive flows even after 25-35% correction
Among the top-20, PPFAS and Canara Robeco grew the fastest last year
Sebi noted the defaulters paid 0.09% expenses of the scheme out of 0.16% from their own books in case of DSP Nifty 50 ETF
YTMs of all debt fund categories, except credit risk and overnight, in a narrow range of 6.3-7.3%
Online mutual fund platforms are set to get a go-ahead to charge transaction fee
With this, monthly SIP inflows can reach Rs 50,000 cr, says Sebi whole-time member
'Strong regulations are crucial for the orderly development of the market. Even a slip-up can break the trust of investors. We welcome the Sebi regulations'
AUM growth down 63% on account of lower investor addition, market slowdown
45% respondents raised their investments as pandemic forced a rethink on financial health, 23% slashed it due to pay cuts, fall in risk-taking capacity, uncertainty in business and job loss
The number soared on the back of a post-Covid-19 market rally and the rise of retail participation
The ADTV for the futures and options segment (both NSE and BSE combined) stood at Rs 147.5 trillion - a gain of 2 per cent MoM
The plain-vanilla SIP, however, is simple and doesn't require a lump sum
Sebi has attracted some criticism following a meltdown in shares of new-age companies such as Zomato, Paytm and Policy Bazaar
Continuing with its consultative approach, the markets regulator, over the past one year has floated a number of discussion papers in areas such as IPO pricing, retail algo, and pricing of share sales