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Mid-cap and small-cap mutual fund schemes have continued to attract strong investor interest, garnering nearly Rs 30,350 crore in inflows during the April-September period of the current financial year, driven by impressive returns delivered by these segments. In comparison, the cumulative inflow into mid-cap and small-cap funds stood at Rs 32,924 crore during the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
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'If you invest in a rush at the last moment, you could compromise on selecting the best tax-saving options.'
'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'
MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.
'Value index funds are most appropriate for long-term investors who can withstand deeper drawdowns.'
Despite uncertain times and market volatility ahead, investors should continue with their disciplined investing via SIPs.
So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand
Adopting overly aggressive strategies without considering risk could lead to significant losses during the next downturn.
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'Indian investors have always been debt-heavy but with growing financial awareness they are getting comfortable with equities.'
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Given gains in equity prices, it is not surprising that the earnings of asset management companies (AMCs) are growing quicker. The earnings momentum looks set to continue. Good fund performances have thus led to AMC earnings upgrades although valuations are high. Recent market performance and net flow trends have led to earnings upgrades by between 3-8 per cent for FY25-27.
Investors need to carefully assess country-specific risks. 'This is especially true of a market that is less transparent than the US.'
Investors with a long-term horizon and high-risk appetite seeking capital appreciation can consider investing in ELSS.
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In this article, we list the wrong reasons for investing through SIPs and cite instances when SIPs may not deliver.
Investors often mistake SIPs as an investment avenue rather than a mode of investing in mutual funds
Investors should ideally invest via SIPs over at least 2-3 years.
While investing in a low priced micro-SIP may seem like a good idea, one must read the fine print before jumping in.
One of the biggest advantages of index funds and ETFs is their low cost, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.
Mutual funds' equity buying remained elevated for the fifth consecutive month in December, taking the net equity purchase past Rs 1.7 trillion in 2023. The aggressive buying in December indicates that flows into equity funds are likely to have remained unaffected by the sharp run-up in the market last month. Mutual funds (MFs) bought equities worth Rs 23,000 crore last month (until December 28) compared to Rs 18,000 crore in November, shows data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
'If their allocation to certain segments have become high due to strong returns over the past three-four years, they should rebalance their portfolios and bring them in line with their long-term asset allocation.'
When you buy a stock, especially a mid- and small-cap one, have a price target. Once you hit the target, exit the stock, advises Joydeep Ghosh.
'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'
'In the short term you keep your return expectations very, very low; in the medium term be prepared to invest and in the long term growth will come and your returns from stocks will be high.'
Out of 3,871 recovery certificates issued by the regulator in various cases, 807 have been certified as difficult to recover.
A buoyant equity market, coupled with an improved performance of mutual funds (MFs) on the returns chart, has heightened retail investors' appetite for equities. In the past few months, equity MF schemes have seen a surge in fresh investments through both lump sum (one-time investments) and systematic investment plan (SIP) routes. During the August-September 2023 period, equity MF schemes recorded net lump sum investments of Rs 35,270 crore, compared to just Rs 5,550 crore in the previous three months, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
The SIP is simply an investment mode i.e. a means to invest in mutual funds and not an investment avenue.
Inflows into equity mutual funds (MFs) continued their strong momentum in July, despite the market volatility triggered by the Union Budget.
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