Specialized Investment Fund: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to launch a new asset class for investors on April 1, 2025. The introduction of the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) by SEBI aims to cater to the increasing demand from investors who feel constrained by the conventional options of mutual funds and Portfolio … Read more
Adani Wilmar shares tumbled as much as 8.3% on Monday to Rs 267.45 on the BSE, as the second day of its offer for sale (OFS) got underway. The company’s promoter, Adani Commodities LLP, is offloading up to 19.50 crore shares, representing 15.01% of the company’s equity, including an oversubscription option. The OFS, which opened … Read more
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
Silver ETFs: In 2024, Silver ETFs have become a favored investment choice, experiencing significant growth in assets under management. A study conducted by ICRA Analytics reveals that Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have shown impressive performance, surpassing that of gold ETFs over the past year. Silver ETFs have generated returns of up to 32.49% in the … Read more
As the world grapples with ongoing geopolitical tensions and heightened risks of economic downturns, the performance of equity markets in 2025 remains a pressing concern for investors. Nikhil Gangil, smallcase Manager and Founder of Intrinsic Value, in an interview with Business Today, shed light on key factors such as monetary policy adjustments, inflationary pressures, global … Read more
Individual stock holdings in eight of the group’s 10 listed companies rose between December 2022 and September-end this year, according to quarterly shareholding data compiled by Bloomberg. This likely left retail investors exposed to last week’s $30 billion selloff in those shares after US charged Gautam Adani with helping drive a $250 million bribery scheme. … Read more
Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have demonstrated significant growth, surpassing gold ETFs in the past year. According to the latest report by ICRA Analytics, silver ETFs have generated returns of 32.49% over the previous year, outperforming gold ETFs which only yielded 28.07%. Historically overshadowed by gold, silver has outperformed the yellow metal with a 30% return … Read more
“We anticipate the early phase of Samvat 2081 to be marked by volatility due to moderation in corporate earnings and contraction of India’s premium valuation,” says Satish Menon, Executive Director, Geojit Financial Services.In an interview with ETMarkets, Menon said: “The current market dynamics are favourable for gold, driven by a number of factors including rising … Read more
“I think there is a possibility that some of the FPIs reallocate part of portfolio allocations to China. However, any such decision is expected to be more tactical and not structural,” says Sachin Bajaj, EVP & Chief Investment Officer, Max Life Insurance. In an interview with ETMarkets, Bajaj said: “We are favorably positioned on the … Read more
Mutual fund investment: In the year 2024, sectoral and thematic funds have emerged as the focal point in the investment landscape, capturing 42% of the total active mutual fund inflows. This surge in interest is primarily driven by domestic investors, notably retail investors, who are displaying a significant penchant for sectoral and thematic funds. As of … Read more