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These largecaps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of more than 25%
While the recent up move in large caps has made them cover some of the differential which has developed in the valuations between mid and large stocks. If one looks at the long term average, there is still a scope of mean reversion. It might happen in both ways, mid-cap witnessing some profit booking and large caps doing relatively well in the corrective phase of the markets. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
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.
MFs cut weight on technology stocks by 170 bps in just 3 months. What are cues for investors?
In May, several MFs reduced tech stock weights by 0.1%-0.9%, with HSBC making the highest cut at 0.9%. HDFC MF, Mirae, and Franklin Templeton increased weights by up to 0.2%.
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.
Contra bet! With 68% AUM jump in April, what’s fueling rally in this equity MF category?
In April, contra/value equity mutual funds witnessed a 68% AUM jump to Rs 1,57,946 crore, attracting investors with a higher risk appetite. These funds invest in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks, offering potential returns amid market volatility.
Should you invest in multi asset funds pre-election for post-election gains?
Invest in multi-asset funds for a balanced investment portfolio with proper asset allocation. Consider the risks and limits of equity markets pre-election for post-election gains.
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LIC Mutual Fund changes name of schemes and benchmarks
The fund house informed about this change through a notice cum addendum to its unitholders. The changes will be effective from June 1. The fund house also said that consequent to the change in the name of the benchmark as stated above, the name of the following schemes shall be revised from the effective date.
Did you miss these wealth creators? Top 40 index funds give 50-100% returns in 1 year
Index funds gain popularity, with AUM rising 30% to Rs 9.6 lakh crore in a year. Over 40 funds yield 50-100% returns. Index funds offer low-cost and straightforward equity market exposure.
Higher ability to withstand sudden headwinds: 5 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & RoCE
There are two kinds of risk in equity markets, first the overall market or asset class risk. Second is individual risk. First risk is not under control of anyone, because it can hit the market due to any reason, right from any geopolitical uncertainty to any monetary event in any part of the world. Probably the first kind of risk got played recently with the flip flop of the US and development in the middle east. The second risk which is individual risk is about the choice of the stock which one buys. In equities after a point of time it is more important to manage individual risk than to take risk. In equities the risk is more in the short term, over longer term, it is not very high. One way to manage risk is that when valuations are high, move to companies which have strong and large balance sheets and have seen many economic cycles and have survived the slowdowns in the past.
Akshaya Tritiya today: Gold ETF AUM doubles in 3 years to Rs 33,000 crore
Gold ETFs have seen exponential growth, with assets doubling to Rs 33,000 crore in three years. In the last one year, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 15.47%.
Equity MF inflows fall 16% in April; smallcap and debt schemes back in demand
In April, equity mutual funds witnessed a 16% decrease in inflows totaling Rs 18,917.09 crore. Sectoral/thematic funds had the highest inflow at Rs 5,166.05 crore, while large & mid cap funds also received substantial inflows.
Tata Mutual Fund changes fund manager for eight schemes
The fund house informed its unitholders that the fund manager of its index funds and ETFs will be changed.
Gold vs stocks: Bullion bulls race ahead in MF world. Which side are you on?
Gold and Silver commodity mutual funds have outperformed equity funds in the latest month. Notable performers include Invesco India Gold ETF FoF and Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund. Silver funds led by UTI Silver ETF FoF showed significant returns.
Gold mutual funds deliver 23% return in 6 months. What should investors do?
Gold mutual funds have shown strong performance, with various funds offering significant returns in the past year. Amid geopolitical tensions, investing in gold funds can provide stability and diversification to the portfolio, especially during economic uncertainties.
Chartbusters! 7 top-performing equity MF categories give over 45% return in FY24
Among these seven categories, three categories were sectoral funds. These three categories topped the return chart and offered more than 50% returns in FY24.
How gold mutual funds have performed vis-a-vis gold?
Moreover, its one-year returns stand at an impressive 17.63%. But have gold mutual funds that track yellow metal prices performed with equal zeal? Here is what ETMarkets analysis found out.
These two MF categories offered negative returns in 2024 so far
Two categories lost the most of around 2%-4% in 2024 so far. These two categories were commodity-based - gold and silver.
Mutual funds buy the dip in HDFC Bank shares with Rs 14,000-crore investment
Mutual funds owned 136.26 crore of HDFC Bank shares in January, up 6.92% from 127.44 crore shares held in December, indicating net buying of around 88,307,659 shares, according to the Prime database.
LIC Mutual Fund launches LIC MF Nifty Midcap 100 ETF
The NFO of the scheme is open for subscription and will close on February 12. The scheme will re-open for continuous sale and repurchase on February 19. The scheme will be managed by Sumit Bhatnagar. The scheme is benchmarked against Nifty Midcap 100 Total Return Index.
AMFI Data: Equity mutual fund inflows surge 28% MoM in January to near Rs 22,000 crore-mark
The sectoral/thematic funds again managed to gain investors’ interest as the category saw the highest inflows to the tune of Rs 4,804.69 crore in January compared to Rs 6,005.49 crore in December. Smallcap funds witnessed the second-highest inflows of Rs 3,256.98 crore.
With interest cycle at peak, 2024 could be a year of debt: Marzban Irani of LIC MF
Marzban Irani, CIO of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management, discusses the growth of the mutual fund industry, with a focus on the increase in equity inflows and the crossing of the 50 trillion mark in Average Assets Under Management (AAUM). He predicts that inflows will continue to rise, particularly as investors take tactical calls. The industry is also seeing penetration into small towns, driven by awareness campaigns. Irani expects this year to be favorable for debt instruments due to expected interest rate declines.
NFOs of Sundaram Multi Asset Allocation Fund, 4 Tata Mutual Fund ETFs open this week; should you invest?
Five mutual fund NFOs or new fund offers are open for subscription this week. Should you invest in these NFOs to maximise your portfolio returns?
Axis India Manufacturing Fund, three other NFOs open this week; should you invest?
Four mutual fund NFOs or new fund offers are open for subscription this week. Should you invest in these NFOs to maximise your portfolio returns?
Gold funds offer 7.76% in one month; topper offer 11%
The schemes are benchmarked against Gold-London Bullion Market association (LBMA), Gold-India, Gold-London AM, and FTSE Gold Mines. Gold-London AM gave around 9.60% in one month.
Gold ETFs or Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB): Where should you invest on Dhanteras 2023?
Keep the pros and cons of Gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) in mind while choosing between the two. Select the product depending on how comfortable you are managing investments online and keep the worries of purity, security aside.
Edelweiss Gold ETF, DSP Gold ETF FoF open for subscription this week; should you invest?
Edelweiss Gold ETF is open for subscription and DSP Gold ETF FoF will open for subscription later this week. Should you invest in these NFOs?
What is the difference between an ETF and a MF? What are its pros and cons? Suresh Sadagopan answers
An ETF is a passive investment product that tracks an underlying asset or index. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs are traded on exchanges throughout the day, resulting in fluctuating Net Asset Values (NAV). ETFs offer diversification and come at a low cost due to their passive nature. They are available in various forms, including equity, gold, silver, and debt-oriented products. However, liquidity can be a concern in some ETF categories.
Gold funds lose 2.45% in three months. What should investors do?
In the one year horizon, the schemes gave around 12.36%. DSP World Gold FoF gave the most of around 15.74%. In a three year horizon, the schemes have offered around 2.65%. Axis Gold Fund gave the highest return of 3.74%, and DSP World Gold FoF lost the most of around 9.43% in the three year horizon.
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