Earlier, Sundaram Mutual had launched the Sundaram Select Micro Cap - Series I, a five-year closed-end fund which closed for subscription on December 30.
IDFC’s scheme will look to invest in companies that generate good cash flows, pay high dividends, are low on leverage and in good financial health, according to a press release.
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Kalpen Parekh, CEO, IDFC AMC said, "With the Equity Opportunity Series, IDFC AMC attempts to create products that can help investors leverage the benefits of the economic cycle. Series 1 was launched in April and raised Rs 260 cr. We were able to raise and deploy money at attractive prices and build a good portfolio. Now, we are coming with Series 2,” the statement said.
Punam Sharma, Director, IDFC AMC added, “The economy is in a consolidation phase and presents some good investment opportunities. We are keen to raise money counter cyclically with the focus on future performance. This is important to ensure that investors have a good investing experience. With Series 2, we intend to create a portfolio of good companies with currently low capacity utilisation and hence beneficiaries of operating leverage over the next few quarters.”