Is Quant Mutual Fund the real winner of the bull market? Financial planner notes why the fund stands out

Is Quant Mutual Fund the real winner of the bull market? Financial planner notes why the fund stands out

Quant Mutual Fund has gained a reputation for aggressive and dynamic fund management, often taking contrarian bets and sector rotation strategies. Financial planner and SEBI-registered Research Analyst A K Mandhan, in a post on social media platform X, noted that in four years, the fund’s AUM growth has gone up to Rs 1 lakh crore … Read more

When planning for retirement using SIPs, is it appropriate to rely on 12% return from equity MF investments?

When planning for retirement using SIPs, is it appropriate to rely on 12% return from equity MF investments?

When evaluating retirement or other long-term goals through systematic investment plans (SIPs) in equity-oriented mutual funds. It is a common practice to project a 12% annualised return when considering these investments. This projection is derived from the past performance of equity mutual funds in India, which have consistently generated annualised returns of 12% or more … Read more

Mutual funds: How multi-sector funds can help investors navigate market dips; here’s some advice

Mutual funds: How multi-sector funds can help investors navigate market dips; here’s some advice

In the last one month, domestic stock markets have experienced a significant decline due to weak Q2 results and substantial selling by foreign investors. The Sensex and Nifty have dropped almost 10% from their highs, leaving investors uncertain about the best course of action during this market downturn. Despite the challenges, the mutual fund industry … Read more

Nilesh Shah on India’s next big growth plays and why market corrections are just short-lived blips

Nilesh Shah on India’s next big growth plays and  why market corrections are just short-lived blips

“I mean individual positions yes, but otherwise I still think it is well contained and every quarter, every four-five months we see a situation where markets do correct or there is a correction of 5% to 10% which is relatively short lived and it bounces back,” says Nilesh Shah, Envision Capital. Josh and hosh right? … Read more

All weather investing: Protecting your portfolio from market downturns

All weather investing: Protecting your portfolio from market downturns

The current market scenario is characterised by heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, US election cycles, and recessionary fears. To handle the market-wide fluctuations, the investors must strategically position themselves to generate optimal returns with a lesser risk. While expecting higher returns is important, it is crucial to consider the risks involved. During periods of … Read more

Why Hyundai India’s GMP crashed 76% even as market awaits India’s biggest IPO

Why Hyundai India’s GMP crashed 76% even as market awaits India’s biggest IPO

The grey market premium (GMP) of Hyundai India continues to slide ahead of the issue opening next week. The company’s shares are currently commanding a GMP of around Rs 139, indicating a marginal premium of 7% over the issue price. The IPO, which is a complete offer for sale (OFS) of 14.2 crore shares by … Read more

Life Insurance sector has strong growth potential amid regulatory changes; HDFC Life, SBI Life top picks

Life Insurance sector has strong growth potential amid regulatory changes; HDFC Life, SBI Life top picks

The Indian life insurance sector is on the cusp of significant growth, driven by a series of regulatory changes that are now providing more clarity and stability. Over the past few years, the industry has faced numerous challenges, such as new taxation rules on ULIPs and non-linked products, as well as revised surrender charges. While … Read more

Navigating Market Panic: David Tepper’s strategy for investment success – Maintain composure during panic

Navigating Market Panic: David Tepper’s strategy for investment success – Maintain composure during panic

Jun 29, 2024, 01:24:48 PM IST 1/11 Maintain composure during panic Renowned value investor David Tepper advises that maintaining composure during market panics can lead to success, as growth is a natural process and optimism is often rewarded in the long run. iStock 2/11 Big market corrections provide big opportunities David Tepper believes that significant … Read more

Can Vodafone Idea stock trade above Rs 20 in next one year? Hemang Jani answers

Can Vodafone Idea stock trade above Rs 20 in next one year? Hemang Jani answers

“I think there is a growth in terms of volume, given the kind of appetite that people have for jewellery and also, we feel that you will see stable margins once there is a little bit of stability in the gold prices,” says Hemang Jani, Independent Market Expert.Now Goldman Sachs has come out with a … Read more