March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

March slowdown: Sectoral fund investments plunge, but historical returns tell another story

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) reported a dramatic decrease in net investments in Sectoral/Thematic Funds for March, displaying a 97% drop. The inflows fell sharply to Rs 170.09 crore from a substantial Rs 5,711.58 crore in February. This significant downturn follows a robust year in 2024, when sectoral and thematic funds collectively … Read more

Mutual fund SIP: Only 3 of 519 equity MFs saw positive returns amid market downturn; what should you now?

Mutual fund SIP: Only 3 of 519 equity MFs saw positive returns amid market downturn; what should you now?

The Indian equity market has faced a tumultuous six months, marked by a persistent sell-off from October 2024 to February 2025. The markets have experienced a correction, with the Nifty50 index declining by 14.6% from its peak in September 2024 to March 13. Similarly, the Nifty 500 index has seen a decrease of 17.6% over … Read more

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

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

PNB MetLife India launches Bharat Consumption Fund; subscription opens today with initial price of Rs 10

PNB MetLife India launches Bharat Consumption Fund; subscription opens today with initial price of Rs 10

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has introduced a new investment opportunity called the Bharat Consumption Fund as part of its Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offerings. The new fund opened today for subscription and will close on November 28, 2024, with an initial unit price of Rs 10. The Bharat Consumption Fund is accessible through … Read more

NFOs for you: HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund, LIC MF Manufacturing Fund, WhiteOak Capital Digital Bharat Fund in focus

NFOs for you: HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund, LIC MF Manufacturing Fund, WhiteOak Capital Digital Bharat Fund in focus

New fund offers are gaining popularity just like the equity mutual funds. In August 2024, the mutual fund industry saw new fund offer (NFO) inflows totaling Rs 13,815 crore, spread across 18 NFOs. This was a decrease from the Rs 16,565 crore invested in 15 NFOs in July 2024. Of the 18 NFOs launched in … Read more

Sectoral & international mutual funds lead return chart in August, offer up to 9% gains

Sectoral & international mutual funds lead return chart in August, offer up to 9% gains

The sectoral and thematic funds ruled the return chart in August and offered up to 9.37% return, a data crunching by ETMutualFunds showed. There were around 590 equity and equity oriented mutual funds in the said period. WOC Pharma and Healthcare Fund, the topper in the list, gave 9.37% return in August. Two international funds … Read more

Mutual funds: Thematic, sectoral funds have been in focus of investors. Should you invest?

Mutual funds: Thematic, sectoral funds have been in focus of investors. Should you invest?

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

Thematic funds, multicap, flexicap can be top focus for August: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Thematic funds, multicap, flexicap can be top focus for August: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Equity mutual funds, which are investment vehicles that combine funds from numerous investors for investing in stocks, demonstrated strong performance in July. During this time frame, these funds generated returns of around 11%, showcasing their potential for attractive financial gains. As of July, the market offered a varied selection of 615 equity and equity-oriented mutual … Read more