Retail investors raised their stakes in 363 stocks within the BSE Smallcap index during the January–March quarter, while reducing holdings in 361 stocks, according to Ace Equity data analyzed by ETMarkets. This near-even split suggests a cautious return of risk appetite, with investors engaging in selective buying after a sharp correction, though without signs of … Read more
Mumbai: The rebound in equities has eased some concerns about the market prospects, but derivative traders are not in the mood to abandon their guard entirely. The long-short ratio, a widely-tracked indicator of traders’ bullish versus bearish positions in index futures, of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), has risen from 25.4% to 29.5% in the past … Read more
Since the end of 2024 and the beginning of this year, small-cap and mid-cap mutual funds have experienced significant fluctuations. Small-cap funds have suffered significantly due to their exposure to small-cap stocks that are particularly vulnerable to market volatility. They get heavily impacted during market downturns. The small-cap mutual funds and the Nifty Smallcap 250 … Read more
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (KMAMC) has announced the launch of ‘Choti SIP’, a novel initiative to make mutual fund investments more accessible to Indians. This new offering allows individuals to start investing with a minimal monthly contribution of Rs 250, a move intended to broaden the reach of mutual funds in line with … Read more
Marc Faber, the Swiss investor known as “Dr. Doom” for his bearish market forecasts, has urged Indian retail investors to exit equities at the first sign of a rebound, warning of a prolonged global downturn. “If the market rebounds, then get out,” Faber, editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, said in an interview … Read more
In 2024, Sectoral and thematic funds performed well by amassing Rs. 1,09,711 crores, with thematic funds experiencing an impressive growth of 488%. However, all sector and thematic mutual funds have delivered negative returns this year. Thematic funds, which concentrate on particular industry trends, have been particularly affected by market fluctuations, leading to decreased returns. Despite … Read more
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