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These unlucky 13 equity mutual funds lost upto 20% in the first half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, 13 international equity mutual funds had negative returns. HSBC Brazil Fund lost 19.65%, Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF 14.27%, Kotak International REIT FOF 8.71%, Mirae Asset Global Electric & Autonomous Vehicles ETFs FoF 8.11%, DSP World Agriculture Fund 4.27%, DSP World Energy Fund 3.42%, DSP World Mining Fund 1.
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Top 10 index mutual funds, ETFs deliver up to 36% return in first half of 2024
Top 10 passive funds and ETFs saw returns of up to 36% in the first half of 2024, with a focus on auto sector funds. Notable performers included ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto ETF and Mirae Asset Nifty India Manufacturing ETF, showcasing strong growth in the market.
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NFO Tracker: How new mutual funds launched in 2024 are doing
Discover the top performers like Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF and HDFC Manufacturing Fund, showcasing impressive returns in the market. These funds have attracted significant assets and delivered strong performances within a specific period of time in 2024.
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Best large cap mutual funds to invest in July 2024
According to the Sebi mandate, the large cap mutual funds are mandated to invest in top 100 companies by market capitalisation. Large companies fare better in a volatile market as these companies may be market leaders and resilient to downturns. That is why if you are looking for a relatively safer mutual fund category, you should consider investing in large cap funds.
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Tata Equity P/E Fund turned Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into Rs 1.82 crore in 20 years
Launched in June 2004, the scheme has consistently outperformed its benchmark, the Nifty 500 - TRI, delivering impressive returns. Over a decade, the scheme provided a 17.04% return compared to the benchmark's 15.27%. In the past five years, it yielded 21.14%, surpassing the benchmark's 19.76%. The scheme achieved a remarkable 25.78% return over three years, whereas the benchmark returned 19.81%.
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These 6 mid cap mutual funds turn Rs 5 lakh lumpsum investment into Rs 1 crore in 20 years
In the last 20 years, several mid cap mutual funds, including Sundaram Mid Cap Fund and Nippon India Growth Fund, efficiently multiplied a Rs 5 lakh investment to Rs 1 crore. Tata Mid Cap Growth Fund and Franklin India Prima Fund also showcased impressive growth with substantial returns and notable Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR).
62% equity mutual funds outperform benchmarks in first half of 2024
Consider various factors beyond fund outperformance, like risk tolerance and financial goals, before making investment decisions based on the first half of 2024's equity mutual fund performance.
Quant Mutual Fund crisis: How NAVs have been impacted since Sebi investigation
Investor concerns arise as front-running case impacts Quant Mutual Fund. Despite NAV declines in Quant Healthcare Fund and Quant Commodities Fund, stability is maintained with rising NAVs of Quant ESG Equity Fund and Quant Focused Fund.
Infra and defence mutual funds dominate returns chart in first half of 2024
The first half of 2024 showcased the dominance of infrastructure and defense-based mutual funds in the market. While some international funds faced challenges, strategic investment decisions were crucial. Diverse performances emphasized the need for a well-rounded portfolio strategy to navigate the market effectively.
Midcap mavericks top mutual fund chart in first half of 2024 with 24% return
Diverse mutual funds excelled in the first half of 2024, with top performers including JM Midcap Fund, Kotak India EQ Contra Fund, and HSBC Large & Mid Cap Fund.
ET Mutual Fund Explains: Want to know the future value of your monthly investments of Rs 10,000? Use this formula
Mutual fund investors often choose monthly investments or SIPs as a way to regularly invest a small, affordable amount after covering expenses and emergencies.
ET Mutual Funds Explain: How to calculate future value of your lumpsum investments
The lumpsum calculator is a financial tool that is designed to estimate the future value of a one-time investment. The calculator is a financial tool to assess the prospective returns that a significant amount of investment can give at the end of the tenure or on the maturity.
ET Explainer: NAV of a mutual fund
Mutual fund schemes declare the NAV daily, representing the market value per unit. It is calculated by dividing total assets by liabilities, updated at 11 pm for most schemes. NAV is crucial for investors in buying or selling units through the fund house.
ET Mutual Fund Explains: How many years will your investment take to quadruple? Use Rule 144
Rule 144 determines the time to quadruple investments at a given rate of interest. This is twice the Rule 72, where dividing 72 by the interest rate gives the doubling time.
Thematic MFs offer up to 14% return in May. Have you invested in any?
Sectoral and thematic mutual funds in May showcased diverse performances with funds like HDFC Defence Fund and Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF offering up to 14.34% and 7.35% returns respectively.
Equity mutual funds offer average return of 1.20% in May, sectoral funds top chart
Equity mutual funds offered an average return of 1.20% in May, with sectoral funds topping the chart in performance.
Equity mutual funds deliver up to 240% return in Modi government's second term
Equity mutual fund categories under Modi's second term witnessed significant returns, with small cap funds leading at 243.94%. Nippon India Small Cap Fund topped with 304.07%. ELSS funds, large cap, and aggressive hybrid funds also showed notable performance.
ET Mutual Funds Explains: Want to know how many years will your investment take to triple? Use Rule 114
Rule 72 and Rule 114 offer quick calculations to estimate investment growth in mutual funds. Rule 72 predicts the time it takes for investments to double, while Rule 114 determines the time to triple. By dividing the respective number by the rate of return, investors can gauge their investment's growth trajectory.
Mutual fund investors earn up to 960% returns in 10 years of Modi government
Mutual fund investors have earned impressive returns of up to 960% in the last 10 years of the Modi government. Around 195 equity schemes were analyzed, with top performers including Nippon India Small Cap Fund and SBI Small Cap Fund.
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