NIPPON INDIA GILT SECURITIES FUND
Small cap mutual funds deliver highest return in 5 and 10 years. What should investors do?
Small cap funds have shown impressive returns over the last five and ten years, with potential for high volatility. Investment experts recommend caution and a long-term horizon for aggressive investors. Learn more about the risk and reward profile of small cap schemes.
LIC Mutual Fund appoints Nikhil Rungta as Co-Chief Investment Officer–Equity
LIC Mutual Fund named Nikhil Rungta as co-chief investment officer – equity (Co-CIO) from June 19, 2024, and notified unitholders via a notice-cum-addendum. Currently, LIC MF manages 39 schemes: 14 equity, 9 debt, 5 hybrid, 1 solution-oriented, and 10 passive (ETF and Index funds), with approximately 7.07 lakh folios.
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.
Gilts to shine brighter from tomorrow
JP Morgan will include 27 fully accessible Indian government bonds in its GBI-EM global index suite starting June 28, allowing global investors to deploy funds in these bonds.
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2024
There is no change in the list this month as all schemes have retained their place in the list. Watch out for our monthly updates to ensure your schemes are faring well.
Nippon India Mutual Fund changes fundamental attributes of multi-asset fund. What should you do?
Currently, it is an open-ended scheme that invests in equity, debt, exchange-traded commodity derivatives, and Gold ETFs. After the changes, it will expand to include Silver ETFs as well, becoming an open-ended scheme that invests in equity, debt, exchange-traded commodity derivatives, Gold ETFs, and Silver ETFs.
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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.
Father’s Day 2024: Think of your father’s future with these 26 funds to take care of his financial needs
Retirement is inevitable, and the older generation, which often trusted fixed deposits, can struggle with financial planning due to inflation reducing post-tax returns. The fear of outliving savings is a real concern due to the constant devaluation of money.
ETFs trading at abnormal prices due to high volatility: Check this before investing in mutual fund ETF to prevent avoidable loss
Exchange traded funds NAV: The stock market experienced extreme volatility on June 4 and 5 of 2024. As a result of this volatility the market NAV price of many ETFs showed abnormal premiums or discounts to their indicative i-NAV price. Stock broker Zerodha cautions investors to not buy ETFs if its price is trading at a high premium to its i-NAV value.
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.
Indian rupee, bonds expected to rally after exit polls signal Modi victory
The Indian rupee and government bonds are likely to strengthen following exit polls favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance, potentially boosting market sentiment.
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.
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%.
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in May 2024
There is no change in the list this month as all schemes have retained their place in the list. Watch out for our monthly updates to ensure your schemes are faring well.
Unlucky 7! 88% largecap mutual funds fail to beat benchmarks in 7 years
88% of large cap mutual funds struggled to beat benchmarks in the last seven years, highlighting challenges post Sebi's introduction of total return indices. Notable underperformers include Aditya Birla SL Frontline Equity Fund, while ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund stood out as an outperformer.
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.
Floater debt mutual funds outperform their benchmarks with superior 1-year returns. Should you invest?
Floater debt mutual funds have excelled with superior 1-year returns, outperforming benchmarks. Baroda BNP Paribas Floater Fund-Reg(G) leads the pack. These funds are ideal for low-risk investors seeking better returns than small savings schemes.
RBI not likely to cut interest rates soon; how this delay can impact bond investors, what they should do
The expected reduction in interest rates has been delayed, which is different from what was anticipated earlier this year. Experts now predict a slower and less substantial decrease. This has consequences for bond market investments.
Equity mutual funds deliver up to 13% return in April. Have you invested in any?
Equity mutual funds recorded varying returns in April. Among the 488 schemes, HDFC Defence Fund stood out with a 12.56% return, while Edelweiss US Technology Equity FOF suffered the most with a loss of 5.14%.
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.
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.
Bond yields likely to spike as states line up record borrowings
On Tuesday, 17 state governments will sell bonds worth ₹50,206 crore, a record for a week, and 80% higher than the ₹27,810 crore earmarked for state issuances in their indicative calendar of borrowings, Reserve Bank of India data showed.
Kotak Gilt Fund completes 25 years, offers 8.99% CAGR since inception
Kotak Gilt Fund, India's first Gilt fund, celebrates 25 years with a 8.99% CAGR. Nilesh Shah said the fund offers daily liquidity, sovereign credit, and strategic investment in government securities and floating rate bonds.
Nippon India Mutual Fund suspends subscription in four overseas funds
The fund house informed that the lumpsum subscription, switch-ins and fresh registration of SIP/STP or such other special products under its overseas funds are being suspended temporarily.
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.
Long duration debt mutual funds to benefit from lower govt borrowing
"The steps to keep inflation under check could provide enough headroom for the RBI to cut interest rates, which will help long-term bonds in 2024, "said Pankaj Pathak, head of fixed income at Quantum Mutual Fund.
Kotak Healthcare Fund, two other NFOs open for subscription this week; should you invest?
Three mutual fund NFOs or new fund offers are open for subscription this week. Kotak Healthcare Fund, DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund are open for subscription. Bajaj Finserv Balanced Advantage Fund will open for subscription later this week.
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