Set to surpass previous year value of Rs 1.2 trillion
New entrants should invest systematically with at least a three-year horizon
According to experts, the upcoming Bitcoin halving in April may lead to the token retesting its all-time high level of $69,000
Evolved investors should use the option only as part of diversification of funds
Investors are looking at India to diversify their emerging markets portfolio amid worries about economic growth in China and Sino-US tensions, analysts said
Potential investors should be mindful of regulatory overhang and high volatility
S&P India Shariah Liquid 35/20 Capped Index has rallied nearly 20 per cent in the past one year in AED terms
That was significantly higher than the $2 billion in net inflows by Oct in 2014, the year net buys into India-linked ETFs peaked
There could be losses in these funds if interest rates rise or the rupee appreciates
While the full agenda is not clear, sources familiar with the matter say that the issue of higher pension which has protracted for a long time now might come up in the meeting
The move follows an increase in free float in these stocks due to selling by promoters and large institutions such as Life Insurance Corporation and Softbank Vision Fund
Long-term investors can optimise costs by purchasing ETFs through low-cost brokers
The move will help free up capital early and encourage more investors to participate
A turnaround in foreign flows has helped domestic markets exceed the all-time highs chalked up in December 2022 and rebound more than 10 per cent from this year's lows
Traded value has not risen at the same pace as the increase in assets under management
Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), considered a safe haven during uncertain times, continue to glitter as they received a net inflow of Rs 103 crore in May. The development comes after a net inflow of Rs 124 crore witnessed in the asset class in April. Before that, investors withdrew Rs 266 crore from Gold ETFs in March, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed. The slightly low inflow in May compared to the preceding month could be attributed to profit booking. Gold price came off its highs towards the second half of May on the back of positive news with regards to the US government raising the debt ceiling, thereby providing some buying opportunity, particularly after a sharp rally it witnessed since March this year, Melvyn Santarita, Analyst-Manager Research, Morningstar India, said. "With gold prices still trading at high levels, some investors would have chosen to book profits or take on risk on approach with a view that central banks would pause furthe
Over the weekend, Adani Enterprises and Adani Transmission announced plans of raising Rs 12,500 crore and Rs 8,500 crore, respectively, through the qualified institutional placement route
At present, investors directly deal with the asset management companies (AMCs) for purchase and redemption of ETFs - passive schemes that track a particular benchmark such as the Nifty50 index
Edelweiss MF has merged the ETF with Bharat Bond ETF 2025 post maturity on April 17
Lower compliance will help expand the reach of passive funds