NIFTY SMALL CAP 250 TRI
Why has Kotak re-initiated inflows into smallcap fund? Harish Bihani explains
There is FOMO in certain sectors and themes across caps and not only in smallcaps. Harish Bihani thinks there is scope for identifying ideas and deploying large sums of money in the smallcap category. The probability of any event specific to India disrupting the market is low at this point and they thought that it was an opportune time to reopen the fund
Kotak Mutual Fund resumes subscription in Kotak Small Cap Fund
The fund will accept fresh subscriptions through lumpsum investment, systematic investment plan (SIP), systematic transfer plan (STP), frequency or such other special products in the units of Kotak Small Cap Fund.
Trust Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for small cap fund
Targeting long-term growth, this new scheme primarily invests in small-cap equities, benchmarked against Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. Mihir Vora and Aakash Manghani will manage the portfolio.
Bandhan Mutual Fund launches Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking Nifty Total Market Index.
Why investors should not panic or stop SIP in Quant Mutual Fund after front-running crisis
Experts advise staying invested in Quant Mutual Fund despite short-term NAV fluctuations and regulatory investigations. Monitoring the situation closely and being prepared for potential impacts is recommended for long-term investment goals.
495% returns! Quant Mutual Fund No. 1 in smallcap category in last 5 years
Quant Mutual Fund has received inquiries from Sebi in the suspected front-running case. The market regulator has seized mobile phones, computers and other digital devices while raiding Quant's Mumbai headquarter and the Hyderabad premises of suspected beneficiaries to find out who was leaking confidential information from the fund house to make profit.
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MFs sound caution on ‘excessive’ valuations in mid & small-caps
The share of mid-cap and small-cap companies in India's total market value reached a record high in May. Fund managers caution that the sharp rise in these shares may be excessive, citing excessive valuations in the segment.
Every 2 out of 3 mid and smallcap mutual funds fail to beat benchmarks. Should you still invest?
Mid cap mutual funds offered an average return of 26.09% in the last three years. The mid cap funds are benchmarked against Nifty Midcap 150 - TRI and BSE 150 MidCap - TRI which gave 28.62% and 28.24% respectively in the same time period.
85% smallcap mutual funds outperform benchmarks in May
Around 85% of small cap mutual funds outperformed benchmarks in May, with 23 out of 27 funds beating their respective benchmarks. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund, Axis Small Cap Fund, and Canara Rob Small Cap Fund were top performers.
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.
Election results: How mutual fund investors should tweak their investment strategy
ETMutualFunds consults advisors on post-election investment strategy adjustments for conservative, moderate, and aggressive mutual fund investors. Recommendations include gradual equity exposure increase for conservatives, balanced portfolios for moderates, and focus on growth sectors for aggressives, with emphasis on research and risk management.
10 years of Modi: 670 small & midcaps zoom up to 48,000%; will the counters repeat show?
Small and midcap stocks witnessed massive surge under the Narendra Modi government in the last 10 years, with over 670 BSE-listed stocks turning multibaggers.
3 out of every 4 small cap mutual funds beat their benchmark in 5 years of Modi government
Small cap mutual funds have showcased strong performance against benchmarks during Modi's second term, with around 74% outperforming. However, investing in them requires high-risk tolerance and a long-term horizon due to their volatile nature. Always consider individual factors before investing.
Unlisted shares offer terrific returns, but also carry very high risks; should you invest?
In the past decade, many Indians have embraced the equity culture and started investing in stocks and equity mutual funds. Some analysts feel that retail investors should put money in unlisted shares if they want outsized returns. Other financial advisers say retail investors should not dabble in unlisted shares for the simple reason that the risk they entail is not worth the rewards they offer.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches Motilal Oswal Multi Cap Fund
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has introduced a multicap fund named 'Motilal Oswal Multi Cap Fund'. This open-ended equity scheme aims to capitalize on investment opportunities across large, mid, and small-cap companies.
JM Mutual Fund launches smallcap fund
JM Mutual Fund has introduced JM Small Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme primarily focusing on small-cap stocks. The new fund offer (NFO) of this scheme is currently open for subscription and will conclude on June 10.
Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund & 5 other mutual fund NFOs to open for subscription this week
Six mutual fund NFOs, including JM Small Cap Fund, Zerodha Nifty 100 ETF, and Zerodha Nifty Midcap 150 ETF, open for subscription this week covering ETFs and Nifty 100 Index
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: PSU banks trading at 40-50% discount to pvt banks, can outperform: Hardick Bora of Union Mutual Fund
Hardick Bora discusses the state of the PSU banks versus the private banks, Nifty 50 Index, Fair Value Spectrum, small and midcap funds, and asset allocation strategy for moderate risk profiles. Bora says: "An election outcome with continuity of the current administration may strengthen the sentiments of local as well foreign investors."
Mid & smallcap fund? Do we need a new category targeting both mid and smallcap stocks
Since the beginning of 2024 large and midcap category has seen inflows of Rs. 11,340 crores followed by multicap category at Rs. 10,004 Cr. and the flexi-cap category at Rs. 9,971 crore, higher than the inflows in largecap, midcap and smallcap categories respectively.
Smallcap index hit record high but why did 93% smallcap MFs underperformed?
The small cap schemes are benchmarked against Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI and S&P BSE 250 Small Cap - TRI. In April, they offered 7.20% and 6.58% returns respectively. The small cap stocks have also offered returns up to 86% with the smallcap index ending higher by 10% in the month.
Big miss! 93% smallcap mutual funds fail to beat benchmarks in April
Around 93% of small cap mutual funds failed to beat their benchmarks in April. Only 2 out of 27 schemes managed to outperform, emphasizing the riskiness of small cap investments and the need for a high-risk appetite.
While betting on smallcaps, don’t forget about the quality
The smallcap stocks have been under pressure over the past month after the market regulator warned about the frothy valuations in the segment. During the period, the smallcap quality index was still able to beat the broader smallcap index by 77 basis points vindicating the historical trend that the market continues to reward high-quality companies.
Quant Small Cap Fund added 16 new stocks in February while exiting in 12. Check details
Quant Small Cap Fund(G) showed robust performance with a major portfolio overhaul in February. The fund strategically adjusted its holdings, showcasing a balanced approach. As of March 24, 2024, the fund continues to maintain a diverse portfolio with significant investments in various companies. The scheme is benchmarked against NIFTY Small Cap 250 TRI which has delivered returns of 68.80% over a 1-year period.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches Nifty Realty ETF and Nifty SmallCap 250 ETF
The investment objective of Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF is to provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total returns of the securities as represented by the Nifty Realty Index, subject to tracking error.
MFs miss out on small wonders, and highs
A key reason for the underperformance was that the stocks, which appreciated well in the benchmark index, were missing in the portfolio of the majority of the schemes. "In 2023, the markets were driven by liquidity. A large number of stocks went up irrespective of fundamentals. Since mutual funds avoided such momentum stocks, their returns lagged that of the benchmark," said a fund distributor on condition of anonymity.
Shakeout in Indian small-caps seen luring dip buyers to market
Perceived as key beneficiaries of the South Asian nation’s 8%-plus economic growth, shares of smaller firms are seen staging a comeback after a selloff that’s pushed down the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index almost 10% since Feb. 27.
India regulator asks small, mid-cap funds to disclose more about risks
"Investment committees were always aware of liquidity challenges but investors were not. Once this information is available to them, they can compare each fund," said Harsha Upadhyaya, chief investment officer at Kotak Mutual Fund.
Small cap index funds fail to match benchmark returns in 2023
We considered the passive small cap schemes that are benchmarked against Nifty Smallcap 50 - TRI, and Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI. These benchmarks offered 65.47% and 49.09% respectively. These small cap index schemes offered around 46-62% in 2023. The underperformance, as said earlier, was around 1.79-3.46%. (See table) We considered the regular and growth options.
Mid-cap and small-cap mutual funds are trailing their benchmarks; should you be worried?
There are multiple reasons why midcap and small-cap funds are trailing their benchmarks. For many mid-cap funds, it is the large-cap exposure that has put a lid on returns. Most mid-cap funds typically retain 10-20% exposure to large caps to maintain portfolio liquidity and hygiene.
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