Returns

Sebi looks to extend tenure of derivatives contracts, says official

The surge in derivatives trading, which has also been driven by retail investors, has prompted the Sebi to limit the number of contract expiries

Value mutual funds see Rs 22,757 cr inflow in 2024 on impressive returns

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment. This surge reflects a shift in investor focus towards fundamentally strong yet undervalued stocks. On average, value mutual funds delivered returns of over 21 per cent in 2024, with a nearly 20 per cent return over the past three years, the industry data showed. Looking ahead to 2025, it is expected that value mutual funds will continue to capture attention, particularly amid global uncertainties, Trivesh D, COO of stock trading platform Tradejini, told PTI. He highlighted that factors such as likely RBI rate cut and geopolitical shifts, including US policies, could shape investor sentiment. In terms of inflows, the total amount into value mutual funds reached Rs 22,757 crore in 2024, a significant increase from Rs 11,927 crore in 2023, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in

Arbitrage funds: Returns likely to be healthy in rising or volatile markets

Excess funds chasing arbitrage opportunities may, however, reduce potential returns

Longer-horizon debt funds bounce back in 2023 as bond yields soften

With rate cut hopes building up, their performance could improve further in 2024, say experts

Motherson's local wiring biz better placed than its global sales entity

Demand, rising content per vehicle, return ratios key investment arguments for Motherson Sumi Wiring

Returns of most debt fund categories plummet below 5%, shows data

'Extraordinary scenario' say experts as both, short and long-duration funds give low returns

Assess your advisor on long-term performance

If you assess your advisor on short-term returns, he will use riskier products to generate them, which could result in losses

Frequent churn of portfolios, short-term goals eating into investor returns

While equity funds returned 8.2 per cent during the period under review, investor returns stood at 5.8 per cent

Gold funds give sheen to investor returns, help offset losses from equities

Allocation to yellow metal, helps MF investors offset hit on equity and debt investments

Is there correlation between flows and returns?

While the flows are important, sentiment is a bigger factor than liquidity, says a report