Good growth prospects and reasonable valuations will help select mid-caps deliver superior returns, say experts.
The share of public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the total market capitalisation of listed companies--at an all-time low of 10 per cent currently --- may get a leg-up from the government's divestment push. Recently the government announced the successful sale of national carrier Air India to Tata Sons, India's first privatisation of a PSU since 2002-03. The transaction is expected to be completed by December.
'The good news is that till the time there is growth in gross domestic product, Indian markets will continue to rise.'
HDFC Equity, the largest equity fund, also managed by Prashant Jain, with a corpus of Rs 10,445 crore, has 9.4 per cent of its assets in SBI.
Affordable pricing, a variety of themes, and the ease of transacting are among key reasons that have made smallcases a hit among young investors.
At the start of 2016, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, L&T and Axis Bank were the top five picks of fund managers
Despite uncertain times and market volatility ahead, investors should continue with their disciplined investing via SIPs.
In the 52 newly listed companies since 2014, fund managers have a total investment of a mere 2.5 per cent of their assets under management.
Exodus of top managers an unintended side effect of roaring MF industry
They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.
'The outcome of next year's assembly elections, macroeconomic indicators/corporate earnings growth and global events could keep the markets choppy.'
Here's what you should look at before investing in mutual funds.
The company has a market capitalisation of $743 billion.
Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak
Three fund managers share their views and state where they are looking for value.
You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.
Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits US, fund managers from India and abroad expect improving sentiments and impressive returns from Indian markets to help attract billions of dollars flowing into the country's asset management industry.
The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.
Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.
Theoretically, there is an inverse relationship, but other factors need to fall in place for it to work well this time
Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.
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