Page 7 - Mutual Funds

Debt mutual funds find their mother lode after mining market depths

Strike a rich vein after a tough three-year haul of ₹2.8 trillion in outflows

Hybrid mutual fund schemes' inflow moderates in FY25 amid market turbulence

Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted Rs 1.19 lakh crore in 2024-25, 18 per cent lower than the preceding fiscal, owing to market turbulence in the second half of FY25 triggered by corporate earnings slowdown and geo-political tensions. Despite the moderation in inflow, the category has seen a robust increase in both the number of investors and assets under management (AUM) during FY25 compared to those in the preceding fiscal, data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. A key factor contributing to this resilience is the drawdown protection provided by the debt component of hybrid schemes. "The drawdown protection offered by the debt component of hybrid schemes is a key reason, as it allows investors to stay invested without the stress that comes with pure equity volatility. The NAVs (net asset valued) of hybrid funds typically experience lower drawdowns compared to equity funds, making them a preferred choice for investors seeking a more stable journey," Trive

Motilal Oswal MF launches Infrastructure Fund: Here's all you need to know

The investment objective of Motilal Oswal Infrastructure Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation

Edelweiss MF launches BSE Internet Economy Index Fund; check key details

Edelweiss BSE Internet Economy Index Fund will open for subscription on April 25, 2025, and close on May 9, 2025

Name-based search: Key to unlocking unclaimed assets across sectors

A dedicated authority - focused on returning these assets - would be better positioned to overcome the psychological resistance that regulators have, to enabling searches based on names

Axis mutual fund uses ONDC to reach underserved, remote investors

This integration 'marks a significant step toward making mutual fund investments more accessible, affordable, and inclusive', says the company

Nippon Life India launches two open-ended index funds; check details

The New Fund Offer (NFO) for both funds will open for subscription on April 16, 2025 and close on April 30, 2025

Overlapping mutual funds reduce your returns: Here is how to fix risk

Portfolios repeating the same investments can lead to non-representation of certain parts of the market

After the glitter, a retreat: Gold ETFs log first pullback in 11 months

₹77 crore exit halts golden run driven by record inflows

Nifty on thin line, Mazagon nears global docking point, Sebi's microscope

Last week, the government sold a 3.5 per cent stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDSL) through an offer for sale (OFS)

MFs set the ball rolling to enter specialised investment fund arena

At least seven AMCs planning entry into this new product segment this year

DIPAM to urge mutual funds to include PSU stocks in their portfolios

To promote inclusivity and enhance the Indian equity market for retail investors, the government also plans to advocate for greater accountability in private sector regarding dividend distributions

Market correction halts MF asset gains; average AUM dips 1.7% in Q4

Average quarterly AUM fell 1.7 per cent in Q4

Kotak's Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index Fund: Here's all you need to know

Kotak Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index Fund opened for subscription on April 7, 2025, and will close on April 21, 2025

With an eye on SIF foray, PMS, AIFs queue up for mutual fund licence

Nuvama Wealth, Marcellus Investment Managers among new MF applicants

Kotak Mahindra AMC launches Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund; check details

The investment objective of Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity-related securities.

HDFC Mutual Fund leverages WhatsApp to ease online investment process

At present, the facility is only available to HDFC MF's existing know your customer (KYC)-verified investors

Debt-plus-arbitrage FoFs offer tax edge for moderate-risk investors

The government took away the indexation benefit of debt funds from April 1, 2023

Equity MF inflows likely slowed down further in March after February dip

As of March 26, MFs had deployed a net Rs 8,485 crore in the equity market during the month compared to a net buying of Rs 48,000 crore in February and Rs 57,650 crore in January

10 equity funds that check every box on returns, risk and expenses

Here are ten equity schemes across five categories - Small Cap, Mid Cap, Large Cap, Large and Mid Cap and Flexi-Cap category that have shown their mettle in the recent past and as well in the long-ter