If you are contemplating investment in a mutual fund scheme, it is normal to examine its past returns. While looking at the trend of historical returns for a year or two usually can offer some insights, it often does not give a complete picture of how the scheme has fared over a period of time. … Read more
Despite the high valuations of benchmark indices, there is no significant risk of a major correction soon, Rahul Singh, Chief Investment Officer (equities) of Tata Mutual Fund, says in an emailed interview with MintGenie. He also speaks about the sectors that are likely to do well in the near future. While sharing an investing advice … Read more
When you make an investment in a mutual fund scheme, the return grows at a rate faster in the later years than in the earlier years. This happens primarily because of compounding. The compounding is so potent a tool that it is euphemistically known as ‘magic’ by some. From Ben Graham to Warren Buffett, all … Read more
For a lay investor, it is understandable to opt for equity for wealth creation and fixed income instruments for assured returns. But what would you do if you want considerable wealth creation along with safety of funds? One advisable way is to opt for hybrid mutual funds, which invest in a mix of debt and … Read more
Mutual funds in India are not explicitly permitted to invest in overseas mutual fund units, which have exposure to Indian securities. As a result, several mutual funds refrain from doing so. Capital markets regulator Sebi has noted that, in view of the strong economic growth prospects of India, Indian securities offer an attractive investment opportunity … Read more
The fiscal 2023-24 was undoubtedly a good year for stock markets in general, thus delivering an impressive return of 30 percent to the benchmark index of Nifty50. No wonder then the stocks and mutual funds drew investors galore. It will, therefore, not come as a surprise that a total of 185 new fund offers, or … Read more
Thanks to the ongoing bull run, total inflow into equity mutual fund schemes during the fiscal year 2023-24 touched ₹1.84 lakh crore. Significantly, total inflow into all the mutual fund schemes via systematic investment plans (SIPs) stood at ₹1.99 lakh crore, 28 per cent higher than ₹1.56 lakh crore recorded in the preceding financial year. … Read more
The mutual fund (MF) industry’s net assets under management (AUM) declined by 2 per cent to ₹53,40,194 crore at the end of March 2024, as against ₹54.54 lakh crore as on February 29 this year, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reveals. The number of new SIPs registered in March … Read more