The schemes returned 4.1 per cent on average, better than the 0.9 per cent given by the benchmark.
Returns were calculated on time-weighted rate of return, which eliminates effects of inflows and withdrawals from schemes to get a clearer sense of fund manager's performance
Top performing strategies included Lake Water Advisors' Lake Water (30.1%), Trivantage Capital Management's Super Six (24.8%), and Basant Maheshwari Wealth Advisers' Equity Fund (22%)
The firm believes that investors are relying on the benefits of future growth opportunities to stoke returns, which may not be good investor behaviour
Experts say directive will help clients understand product being offered is for commissions or merit
Investors who are over-allocated to the mid- and small-cap category need to switch to large- and multi-cap-oriented schemes
IndiaNivesh cited the ongoing global pandemic has that triggered an unprecedented fall in the markets coupled with the present lockdown as the reason for its decision
Clients can opt to liquidate shares or transfer them to their demat accounts
A sizeable number of PMS schemes lean towards mid- and small-caps in their portfolio and run concentrated portfolios of 15-20 stocks
Experts say people have turned averse to taking out, especially meat products, following the outbreak
The recent changes are also meant to reduce regulatory arbitrage between PMS and mutual funds
Securities and Exchange Board of India recently increased the minimum investment in such funds from Rs 25 lakhs to Rs 50 lakhs
Interestingly, the addition in clients is also slower than the 32 per cent increase seen in the previous year
Also wants additional action against vanishing companies, says at least 752 firms that raised money from investors can no longer be traced
Fewer investors mean you will get more time with the portfolio manager and will be able to understand his investment strategy better; but there are downsides too
Only those who have a large portfolio and the ability to select the right fund managers should opt for it
Over the next three-four years, it aims to grow its PMS AUM (assets under management) size to Rs 1,000 crore.
This will make it easier for you to calculate your tax liability and pay it on time
Portfolio management services offer an exclusive and customised product to the well-heeled but the latter need to be on guard while investing in these