The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently launched the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to streamline compliance for entities launching passively managed mutual fund schemes. This initiative aims to enhance investment diversification and facilitate the entry of new players into the mutual fund industry. What is Mutual Fund Lite? Mutual Fund … Read more
NFO details: Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has introduced two new schemes: Mirae Asset Nifty India New Age Consumption ETF and Mirae Asset Nifty India New Age Consumption ETF Fund of Fund. These schemes aim to provide investors with an opportunity to capitalise on India’s changing consumption trends, influenced by evolving demographics and growing discretionary spending. … Read more
Passive fund adoption is on the rise, a survey conducted by Motilal Oswal AMC revealed, adding that 80% of investors have increased their allocation towards index funds and ETFs in the past year. Passive funds have seen a significant growth in assets under management (AUM), surpassing Rs 11 lakh crore by September 2024. This marks … Read more
Bitcoin is closing in on $80,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets and the prospect of a Congress featuring pro-crypto lawmakers. The cryptocurrency climbed as much as 4.3% to an unprecedented $79,771 on Sunday and remained near $79,000 as of 2:05 p.m. in Singapore. Smaller tokens like Cardano … Read more
Is 2024 a year of fixed income investing? How do we decide where to invest and how much to expect in next few months? I want to invest Rs 3-5 lakhs in the coming three months. How should I distribute my money? Madhuparna Banerjee, Ghaziabad Reply by Girirajan Murugan, CEO, FundsIndia We are close to … Read more
Cameron Brandt, Director of Research, EPFR Global, says equity investors are treating market volatility as something of an opportunity and there is a bit of buying. Investors are coming in on lower valuations and cheaper entry points for ETFs in key markets. However, as investors are taking some risk off the table in high-yield bond … Read more
Spot gold closed with a loss of 0.23% at $2440 on Friday. However, the metal was up 2.30% on the week, a data and event packed week, as the US yields and the Dollar Index pummeled on the economic concerns. In Friday’s session, initially, spot gold surged on a weak non-farm payroll report and came … Read more
Bitcoin’s rally to near a record high is reawakening animal spirits — not just in the cryptocurrency market itself, but in the broader financial world that had left the digital asset sector for dead last year. The change of heart can be seen in the improved outlook for deal flow, highlighted by Robinhood Markets Inc.’s … Read more
While investing, everyone who adheres to a clearly defined rule-based strategy stands a chance to make money. If the rules have stood the test of time, the odds of winning are even higher. Factor-based or smart beta exchange traded funds (ETF) adopt this rule-based approach of portfolio construction. They can be an interesting portfolio candidate … Read more
On February 15, 2024, just three months after its launch, Zerodha Fund House—a joint venture between India’s largest stockbroking firm Zerodha Broking and portfolio investing platform smallcase Technologies—attracted 100,000 investors and Rs 500 crore in assets under management (AUM). The fund house took just 40 more days to accomplish the next Rs 500 crore in … Read more