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.
After the rationalisation and categorisation of mutual fund schemes undertaken by the Sebi in October 2017, overnight funds have emerged as a distinct category.
The mid-cap universe - comprising firms that rank 101-250 in terms of m-cap - could see as many as 17 new stocks move out. Similarly, over half a dozen stocks could exit the large-cap universe, which is defined as the top 100 entities in terms of m-cap.
Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.
Outflows are likely to continue, experts say, till such time as the markets see a significant correction.
Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, SBI and L&T among fund managers' preferred bets.
Money flowing into the equity schemes of mutual funds is back at a level last seen before the 2008 financial crisis, when the stock market tanked 60 per cent.
Equity returns may not be exceptional for the next two years, says Heather Brilliant, chief executive officer, Morningstar Australasia.
Steep volatility in the markets has made fund managers cautious, awaiting opportunities to deploy the cash.
Issuing guidelines for enhanced disclosures by CRAs, the watchdog has called for having a uniform Standard Operating Procedure in respect of tracking and timely recognition of default.
Every service provider, say analysts, now needs to make a much larger investment, and therefore needs a much larger share of the market to be profitable.
They help diversify portfolio and are less risky.
Only tactical investors lose money in a downturn due to their short investment horizon
Despite recent setback, these remain the most appropriate tool for international diversification
A large proportion of passive funds has beaten actively managed large-cap funds with average one-year category returns for large-cap at 10.2 per cent
Rules applicable from April 1, 2014; investors who have already redeemed will also have to pay tax
The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch
Had you invested Rs 5,000 every month in SBI Magnum Multicap Fund through systematic investment plan (SIP) for the last 5 years, the value of your investment would be over Rs 5.2 lakh as on August 22, 2016
If you want to invest in mutual funds, but don't want your investment to dip below market returns, then you must know the difference between 'active' and 'passive' investing.
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