Page 5 - Latest Updates on Mutual Fund
Invest in multiple single-factor funds with a 7 to 10-year horizon
Timing entry and exit in a single-factor fund is impossible
 "Invest in multiple single-factor funds with a 7 to 10-year horizon")
Mutual Funds add 77 mn SIP accounts in H1 to get back on high-growth track
This resurgence is bolstered by a robust performance of MF schemes, underpinned by a sharp market rebound since this year's lows in March
 "Mutual Funds add 77 mn SIP accounts in H1 to get back on high-growth track")
Equity mutual fund inflows moderate on smallcap, midcap redemptions
Net inflows stood at Rs 14,090 crore on strong SIP flows in September
 "Equity mutual fund inflows moderate on smallcap, midcap redemptions")
Back-to-back launches in balanced hybrid space as MFs explore new options
After 360 ONE, Whiteoak launches funds in the less-known category
 "Back-to-back launches in balanced hybrid space as MFs explore new options")
Polycab India, Lodha, Shriram Finance, and PFC may migrate to largecaps
Further, Mazagon Dock, Suzlon Energy, Lloyds Metals and SJVN could migrate from smallcap universe to midcap universe, as per an analysis done by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research
 "Polycab India, Lodha, Shriram Finance, and PFC may migrate to largecaps")
Capitalise on the industry insight by investing in its sector fund
Choosing such a fund based on recent returns can, however, jeopardise portfolio performance
 "Capitalise on the industry insight by investing in its sector fund")
TMS Ep524: Net neutrality, Santiniketan, mutual funds, iOS 17
Why is net neutrality being debated again? What does the heritage tag mean for Santiniketan? Should mutual fund investors redeem their holdings? What's new in iOS 17? All answers here
Domestic mutual funds anchoring more listings as issue sizes shrink
Have subscribed to shares worth Rs 2,850 cr as 'cornerstone investors' in 20 IPOs so far in FY24
Loans against mutual funds: Should you opt for it over a personal loan?
A loan against mutual funds significantly reduces the short-term borrowing (less than one year) cost
 "Loans against mutual funds: Should you opt for it over a personal loan?")
In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook
To offer passive direct plans, while relying on digital route for distribution
 "In mutual fund foray, Zerodha plans to emulate its broking playbook")
Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing, shows data
MFs expect hybrid funds to become investor favourites
 "Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing, shows data")
Overseas holdings of MFs fall 13.5% in FY23, outlay at $5.6 bn in March
At the same time, the investment of foreign investors in Indian MFs increased by 1.6 per cent (in dollar terms) to $18.7 billion
Jinesh Gopani quits Axis MF, to start own asset management venture
Devalkar has been with the fund house for over seven years and has been managing its bluechip, mid-cap, small-cap and flexi-cap funds
 "Jinesh Gopani quits Axis MF, to start own asset management venture")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to launch backstop fund, AMC Repo Clearing on Friday
Both Sebi initiatives aimed at developing corporate bond market
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman to launch backstop fund, AMC Repo Clearing on Friday")
Market regulator Sebi introduces new MF categories for ESG funds
Mandates additional disclosures, audit for ESG-thematic funds
 "Market regulator Sebi introduces new MF categories for ESG funds")
Active MF schemes regain lost glory in 2023, outperform benchmarks
Five active large-cap schemes have delivered double-digit returns during H1 and 22 others have delivered gains of more than 6.6 per cent
 "Active MF schemes regain lost glory in 2023, outperform benchmarks")
Moderating sales, valuations concerns pull down mutual fund deployment
Moderating sales, valuation concerns pull down deployment; net inflows from domestic equity funds at Rs 2,980 cr since April
 "Moderating sales, valuations concerns pull down mutual fund deployment")
Rebound in yields leads to strong flows into shorter-horizon debt funds
Schemes see strong inflows for two-consecutive months as yields surge, interest rate risks fade
Sebi pause on 'total expense ratio' sets off rally in AMC shares
Sebi chairperson says industry will be pleased with the fresh proposal
MF industry has grown to Rs 40 trn but it is only beginning: Sanjiv Bajaj
Pune-based Bajaj Finserv MF is set to launch products across equity, debt and hybrid categories this month
 "MF industry has grown to Rs 40 trn but it is only beginning: Sanjiv Bajaj")
