HIGH YIELD DEBT INVESTING
Staggered bets in multi-asset MFs look apt amid bullish sentiment
Experts advocate cautious investment in multi-asset schemes like ICICI Pru Multi Asset and Kotak Multi Asset Allocator, especially in uncertain markets with rising gold prices and unexpected shifts, for diversified long-term gains.
How is an active fund manager different from a passive one?
A fund manager is a part of the investment team at a fund house and one of the most important persons responsible for building the portfolio, monitoring it, generating returns and ensuring it runs in line with the objectives and mandate of the fund.
Fresh capital raised via IPOs surges to a 9-year high, hints at private capex revival
Of the ₹33,610 crore raised by 37 companies so far in 2024, about 45%, or ₹15,190 crore, were through new shares, the highest proportion since 2015, when India Inc. raised nearly 48% fresh capital, according to data from primedatabase.com. The funds raised as fresh issues in 2024 were to either finance capital assets or retire existing debt obtained to build capacities, according to IPO documents.
FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun
After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets.
No Friday blockbuster for bonds on JPM index
Indian bonds debuted in JP Morgan's GBI-EM global index suite on Friday, with the country expected to reach a maximum weight of 10% in the GBI-EM Global Diversified Index over a 10-month period. JP Morgan's analysts expect foreign investment worth $20-25 billion to flow to the local bond market from the move.
Govt's gross liabilities rise by 3.4 pc to Rs 171.78 lakh crore at March-end: Finance Ministry
Government's total gross liabilities rose to Rs 171.78 lakh crore by March 2024 from Rs 166.14 lakh crore in December. Public debt, at 90.2% of total, saw a 3.4% increase in Q4 2023-24. Indian bond yields softened due to fiscal adjustments, while US treasury yields were volatile. Ownership patterns of securities shifted.
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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.
Indian financiers’ debt lures buyers on widest spread since 2020
Investors are wary of funding strains affecting the rapid economic growth in India, despite enticing opportunities in shadow lender bonds. The concern lies in the widening spreads and the potential hurdles that could impede the country's impressive growth trajectory.
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in June 2024
Mutual fund advisors say banking & PSU debt schemes are ‘relatively’ safe because these schemes invest only in bonds and papers of banks and public sector companies. Since most of these entities are government-backed, they don’t have the credit risk.
Wall Street bucks global rally as bond yields rise
Wall Street's rally, driven by Nvidia and AI enthusiasm, saw record highs. European stocks were boosted by tech and real estate sectors. The STOXX 600 and FTSEurofirst 300 indexes rose, reflecting market optimism.
FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
High yield credit investing due for exponential growth in India
High Yield Credit funds, also called 'Performing Credit' funds, primarily invest in bonds issued by SMEs or structured corporate issuances. These bonds are typically bilateral agreements between issuers and investors, characterized by low liquidity, which translates into higher yields for investors.
Rate cut hopes, inclusion in JPM index fuel ‘FOMO’ trades in GSecs
Indian sovereign debt players bond with bonds following Mint Road's move to decelerate rate-increase drive and JPMorgan's recognition. CCIL data shows a 40% increase in monthly trades, reaching ₹8.6 lakh crore in 2023.
Importance of debt in an investment portfolio
Singh is assessing equity and debt investments solely on the basis of the returns he has earned in his brief investment history over the past couple of years. He is expecting similar returns from both asset classes. While return levels are crucial in investment decisions, Singh must also consider the benefits of debt in his portfolio.
Single-owned commercial assets outperform strata properties across key India cities
These assets in pockets of key regions such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon, and Chennai have demonstrated rental yield advantages of up to 32%. For example, in Pune’s South West region, single-owned properties showed an 18% higher rental yield compared with strata properties, while in Chennai’s Southern Suburbs II, the difference was 32%, showed data from CRE Matrix.
US stocks hit record highs, dollar pares losses after CPI, Fed decision
S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated after the Fed's unchanged rates decision.
World stocks at record high after cautious ECB rate cut
It was enough to snip the pan-European STOXX 600's gains back to 0.6%, while the euro inched up to almost $1.0890 against the dollar and government bond yields - which reflect borrowing costs and move inversely to price - ticked up too.
Yield on SP Co's ₹14,300cr NCDs Surges
Goswami Infratech's NCDs yield surged to 22% due to SP Group's debt raise, linked to SIPL's interest rate, triggering early redemption event, approved for extension until Sept 2024.
Yield on Goswami Infratech’s Rs. 14,300 Cr NCDs rises from 18.75% to 22%
Goswami Infratech issued rupee-denominated zero-coupon NCDs to investors like Deutsche Bank, backed by group-level monetisation events for debt reduction.
Dalal St is likely pricing in a Modi 3.0 but election winners already have a bitter household burden
India's stock market hit an all-time high last week, as investors anticipate a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will boost corporate profits. However, consumer debt poses a significant risk. Slow wage growth, high interest rates, and heavy borrowing have strained spending for over 300 million families. Despite this, investors expect post-election growth in private capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
Dollar steady ahead of inflation data, yen wobbles
The dollar was stable on Wednesday ahead of crucial inflation readings, lifted by rising Treasury yields. The yen drifted to its weakest in four weeks. Euro and sterling also showed movements. Australian dollar spiked before steadying. U.S. consumer confidence improved in May. Markets await inflation reports this week.
FPIs may adopt a cautious stance until the election results are clear
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) in India may see a cautious approach until the election results are clear. India's economic performance attracts FPI flows driven by factors like interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth, along with a stable political environment.
FPIs take out Rs 22,000 crore from equities in May amid poll jitters, Chinese mkt outperformance
Foreign investors have pulled out a massive Rs 22,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections and outperformance of Chinese markets.
US debt burden spooks bond investors ahead of election
While bond markets so far this year have been driven mostly by bets on how deeply the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates, fiscal concerns are expected to become more prominent as the Nov 5 election nears. Analysts and investors say a reduction in deficit spending does not appear to be a policy priority for President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump. Both candidates' teams dispute this notion.
Nifty hits record high, Sensex jumps 1,200 points. Is RBI behind the sugar rush?
Nifty hits a record high while Sensex surges 1,200 points, fuelled by RBI's Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend for the government. Analysts anticipate positive macroeconomic effects, including potential fiscal deficit reduction and infrastructure spending boost.
Despite offer of new securities, govt bond buybacks yet to come to life
At the buyback auction on Tuesday, the RBI accepted bids worth Rs 5,266.04 crore as against the aggregate notified amount of Rs 60,000 crore worth of bonds that the government had offered to repurchase.
Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund launches Multi Asset Allocation Fund
The scheme will be benchmarked against 65% Nifty 50 TRI + 25% NIFTY Short Duration Debt Index + 10% Domestic Prices of Gold. Nimesh Chandan and Sorbh Gupta (equity investments), Nimesh Chandan and Siddharth Chaudhary (debt investments) and Vinay Bafna (commodities investments) will manage this fund.
MFs record net inflows for 38th month in a row, SIPs at new high
With corporates buying debt funds again at the start of the financial year, debt funds saw inflows of ₹1.90 lakh crore. Total average assets under management of the industry moved to a new high of ₹57.01 lakh crore, compared with ₹55 lakh crore in the previous month.
High-yield debt investing: Limiting high-yield debt to 10-25% of your fixed income portfolio
High-yield debt investing presents opportunities for higher returns but involves risks like default and liquidity. It's crucial to limit exposure to 10-25% of the fixed income portfolio, considering factors like diversification and credit risk.
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