GILT MUTUAL FUNDS
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in June 2024
Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drags down the NAVs of schemes.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund launches Crisil Broad Based Gilt ETF
Aditya Birla Sun Life Crisil Broad Based Gilt ETF NFO, managed by Kaustubh Gupta, offers income through gilt securities with moderate risk. Subscription open until July 1, suitable for investors seeking exposure to CRISIL Broad Based Gilt Index.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
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SBI hikes FD interest rates. What should debt mutual fund investors do?
SBI have increased FD interest rates, offering guaranteed returns. Investors should consider their goals and risk tolerance before switching from debt mutual funds to FDs.
Equity MF inflows surge 83% to Rs 34,697 crore in May; debt flows plunge 78%
In May, equity mutual funds experienced a notable 83% increase in inflows to Rs 34,697 crore from April's Rs 18,917 crore. Sectoral/thematic funds saw a remarkable 272% surge, reaching Rs 19,213.43 crore from Rs 5,166.05 crore in April. Flexi cap funds followed with Rs 3,155.07 crore in May, up from Rs 2,172.93 crore in April.
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Green flavour not enticing enough for bond investors
Green bonds in India face challenges due to the absence of financial institutions focusing on green financing and investors enthusiastic about environment protection. Follow-up issuances have dried up a year after the first government green bond sale.
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund file drafts for new funds
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund have filed draft documents with Sebi for three debt funds and two index funds.
Bonds vs stocks: What is the best asset allocation for mutual fund investors post poll results?
Mutual fund investors are advised on asset allocation in the third term of the Modi-led government. Recommendations cover exposure to different assets for conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors, considering factors like risk appetite and investment horizon.
TRUST Mutual Fund appoints Jalpan Shah as head of fixed income
Prior to joining TRUST Mutual Fund, Shah served as Senior Vice President at HSBC Mutual Fund. He was a key member of the organisation and is credited for managing substantial AUM in the fixed income space.
Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in May 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in May 2024
Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drags down the NAVs of schemes.
Aditya Birla Sun Life launches Crisil IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Crisil IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund, an open-ended Target Maturity Index Fund, aims to mirror the CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – June 2027. It offers moderate interest rate risk, low credit risk, and a duration aligned with the index.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in May 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
This MF category is safer than other equity-oriented peers, offers better return than FDs
Equity Savings Funds (ESF) offer safer investment opportunities with potential for higher returns than Fixed Deposits (FDs). They invest in multiple asset classes, including equity, debt, and arbitrage opportunities, providing tax efficiency. ESFs also exploit price differentials in various markets for consistent returns.
Debt mutual funds vs bank FDs: Where to invest for higher returns?
Debt mutual funds outperformed fixed deposits, emphasizing the importance of considering risk profile and investment goals. The strategy involves focusing on short-term funds and excluding target maturity funds.
SBI hikes FD interest rates but still less than what these 313 debt mutual funds have offered
SBI raises fixed deposit rates by up to 75 basis points, effective May 15, yet falls short compared to over 300 debt mutual funds offering higher annualized returns of 6.47% to 11.60%.
Top 5 banking & PSU debt mutual funds with 1-yr returns & who should invest
Top 5 banking & PSU debt mutual funds cater to lower risk appetite investors, outperforming Crisil 10 Yr Gilt Index. Active banking & PSU banks manage Rs 80,730 crore AUM. Notable underperformers include Baroda BNP Paribas, Canara Rob, Mirae Asset funds.
Best medium duration mutual funds to invest in April 2024
Most mutual fund investors stick to liquid funds, ultra short term funds, short term funds, banking & PSU funds, corporate funds, etc. to take care of their short-term needs. Most of them might know about gilt funds. Even though they may not invest in them.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in April 2024
Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drags down the NAVs of schemes.
Which debt mutual fund categories received highest inflows or outflows in FY24? Here is break up
In FY24, debt mutual funds witnessed a total outflow of Rs 23,097.48 crore with the highest seen at Rs 1.98 lakh crore in March. In FY23, the funds saw a total outflow of Rs 1.83 lakh crore.
It may be time to park some equity gains in gilts, before the rates fall
As valuations in the mid-cap and small-cap spaces are rich, with short odds on a retreat in the coming months, investors would be better off buying into long-duration debt on expectations of a start to the rate easing cycle, now expected toward the latter half of FY25.
Equity MF inflows drop 16% in March, debt funds record Rs 2 lakh crore outflows
Equity mutual funds experienced a 16% decrease in March inflows, totaling Rs 22,633.15 crore. Sectoral/thematic funds led with Rs 7,917.72 crore inflows, while smallcap funds faced outflows of Rs 94.17 crore.
6 out of 17 March NFOs were fixed maturity plans; why are MF houses betting on FMPs?
March witnessed the launch of 17 new mutual fund offers, with a focus on Fixed Maturity Plans. Apart from FMPs, ETFs, index funds, gilt fund, and long duration fund were introduced, catering to various investor preferences.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in March 2024
Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drag down the NAVs of schemes.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in March 2024
These schemes invest at least 80% of their corpus in the papers of the highest-rated companies. This makes them relatively safer than other debt schemes such as credit risk funds. They are also safer than gilt funds and long term debt funds that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes in the economy.
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in February 2024
Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drag down the NAVs of schemes.
How are gilt mutual funds taxed?
Whenever the central or state government needs funds, it is arranged by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the government. The central bank raises this money from investors such as banks and insurance companies through auctions where it issues government securities or Gsecs having a fixed tenure.
11 debt mutual fund categories that attracted inflows in January
Out of 16 debt mutual fund categories, 11 have attracted inflows in January, according to AMFI data. The total asset under management for debt mutual funds as on January 31, 2023, stands at Rs 13.76 lakh crore. The total AUM increased by 6.62% in January from Rs 12.90 lakh crore in December.
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