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Women outpacing men with higher AUM, long-term outlook in mutual funds
The proactive approach undertaken by women investors to achieve financial autonomy and growth, underscoring their commitment to long-term investing.
Tech boom leads global markets through first half of 2024
The first half of 2024 was marked by soaring mega caps, political uncertainties, and remarkable movements in commodities and emerging markets. From Nvidia's market value surge to Japan's weakening yen and the rise of cryptocurrencies, the period reflected a mix of challenges and opportunities shaping the global economy.
Want to balance risk-return now and not just focus on returns: Siddharth Vora
Other than valuations which seem to provide some sort of caution, volatility has come off very significantly post elections. All the macro data points around India are very robust. From a macro perspective, there are no major red flags. We are not seeing any major systemic risk for Indian equities as well andit is very clear that this is still a broad-based bull market, Siddharth Vora.
No 'communication' from Sebi after initial inquiries: Quant MF
Quant schemes had liquid assets, which include large-cap stocks, T-bills, G-Secs, gold, and silver, worth approximately 53.5% of their total equity AUM, the asset manager said.
Retail investors are leveraging mutual fund units as collateral without liquidating
Mutual fund investor accounts have surged, with individual investor AUM now reaching ₹34.5 lakh crore. Notably, individual investors account for 88% of investments in equity-oriented schemes, yet only 59% of their equity holdings are held for over two years.
Quant Mutual Fund had over Rs 9,000 crore cash pile to face redemption pressure after Sebi's investigation
Quant Mutual Fund, in the midst of a front-running investigation, holds substantial cash reserves. Financial Radiance recommends against hasty liquidation, highlighting potential market opportunities for investors.
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Titan, IndusInd Bank among 20 stocks to trade ex-dividend this week. Do you own any?
20 companies, including Nifty companies Titan and IndusInd Bank, have set record dates this week to determine dividend payouts. Shareholders buying stock at least one day before the ex-date are eligible for dividends under the T+1 framework, where ex-date and record date align in most cases.
AUM of these top 5 mutual funds increased by over Rs 10,000 crore in May
There were around 44 mutual funds which together managed an asset base of Rs 60.02 lakh crore as on May 2024. Here is the break-up of the top five mutual funds based on assets managed by them, according to the data by ACE MF.
Mutual funds were sitting with Rs 1.42 lakh crore cash just before election results
Mutual funds held Rs 1.42 lakh crore cash before election results, up from Rs 1.36 lakh crore in April. Cash as a percentage of total AUM was 4.67% in May. Total equity AUM increased by Rs 32,936 crore from April to May, with SBI Mutual Fund holding the most cash.
Children’s mutual fund AUM surge 142% in last 5 years to Rs 20,081 crore in May: ICRA Analytics
The AUM of children’s mutual funds surged by 142% in the last five years to reach Rs 20,081.35 crore in May. This growth is attributed to the disciplined savings habit enforced by the 5-year lock-in period, which encourages long-term investments for children's education.
These 5 mutual funds received over Rs 10,000 crore inflows in May
Around 44 mutual fund houses managed assets of Rs 60.02 lakh crore in May against an asset size of Rs 58.35 lakh crore in April. Here are the top 5 mutual funds that received more than Rs 10,000 crore inflows in May, according to the data by ACE MF.
RIL, ITC and Infosys among top 10 stock holdings of SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house, had an asset size of Rs 9.83 lakh crore as of May 31, 2024. The fund house manages 115 mutual fund schemes. Here are the top 10 stock holdings of the fund house, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in ITC, HDFC and Kotak
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in ITC, HDFC, and Kotak while making exits from Bajaj Finance and HUL in May. The largest flexi cap fund manages assets worth Rs 66,383 crore and is benchmarked against Nifty 500- TRI.
Mutual fund SIPs cross Rs 20,000 crore mark for second month
May saw a record-breaking surge in MF SIP contributions, hitting Rs 20,904.37 crore, a 3% rise from April and a significant increase from a year ago. MF SIP accounts reached 8,75,89,485, while MF folios hit 18,59,68,222. 49,74,400 new SIPs were added, with SIP AUM reaching Rs 11,52,801 crore.
Plan to tweak capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds
The government is considering changes to the capital gains tax regime for debt mutual funds to provide relief for the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund, amid concerns over the current taxation structure.
HDFC AMC announces dividend of Rs 70 per share for FY 24
On Friday, during its meeting, the board of directors of HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) declared an interim dividend of Rs 70 per share for its eligible shareholders.
Why is the process of asset allocation necessary in mutual funds?
It is difficult for any investor to predict when equity will go up or when it could correct. There could be many factors affecting it. So when equities go down, and all your money is in it, you will be hit hard. However, if some part of it is allocated to gold and debt, it will protect your portfolio.
Rs 31,09,459 crore m-cap loss! Correction the start of a stock picker’s market
Lower-than-expected BJP seats erase Nifty gains. Nifty falls by 5.93%, still trades expensively. India and Japan rally on economic growth and reforms. Overseas investors sell Indian shares, moving to cheaper markets like China.
Bond vigilantes worry as weak Modi government win fans fiscal populism fear
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's smaller-than-expected poll victory is causing concerns among bond investors about increased populism. The election results shocked traders, leading to a selloff in Indian assets.
Big Daddy LIC manages money nearly double the size of Pakistan's economy
LIC assets have exceeded Rs 50 lakh crore, marking a significant milestone and overshadowing Pakistan's GDP. In FY24, LIC reported a profit of Rs 40,676 crore and total premium income of Rs 4,75,070 crore. The company, with a market share of nearly 59% in the Indian life insurance sector, is now eyeing entry into the health insurance domain. Its market value has surged by nearly 52% in the past six months, making it the seventh-largest stock by market capitalization.
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with SEBI for India's first ETF focused on Electric Vehicles (EV) and New Age Automotive. The fund will track Nifty EV & New Age Automotive Index.
Equity mutual funds continue to witness the maximum share from all states
In April 2024, India saw a 37.29% annual surge in average assets under management (AAUM) to Rs 57.01 lakh crore, with equity-oriented schemes dominating. Maharashtra led in AAUM contribution, followed by New Delhi and Karnataka. No state witnessed a sequential decline in AAUM.
Know Your Fund Manager | Harish Krishnan, Co-CIO and Head Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Once I joined Kotak, I realised that the role of a buy-side analyst is not very different from that of consulting – in terms of looking at a range of companies across sectors, trying to analyse various aspects that improve competitiveness of the company – but with a key difference.
Foreign-themed mutual funds rally up to 80% in a year. Should you go international?
International funds, including top performers like Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ETF FoF, showed strong growth. However, concerns arise with Sebi's restrictions on overseas ETF investments and varying earnings growth in indices like Hang Seng and CSI 300.
Warren Buffett play: 6 things to consider before investing in Special Opportunities Fund
Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) is an investment fund capitalizing on unique opportunities below intrinsic value, inspired by Warren Buffett. WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund and Samco Mutual Fund have launched similar funds. Alekh Yadav, Head of Investment Products at Sanctum Wealth, highlights the fund's strategy. Investors should consider the differentiated offerings and track record, with high-risk appetite recommended for SOFs.
PGIM India Asset Management aims to double AUM to Rs 50,000 core in next 2-3 yrs
The fund house, which has an Asset Under Management (AUM) of Rs 23,240 crore at present, expects to touch Rs 50,000 crore mark AUM in the next 2-3 years, Abhishek Tiwari, Chief Business Officer of PGIM India Asset Management, told PTI here.
Know Your Fund Manager | Niket Shah, Chief Investment Officer, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
My educational journey began with a Bachelor's in Commerce from RA Podar College and an MBA in finance from Welingkar's Institute of Management Studies.My professional journey has been marked by a series of deliberate steps, each contributing to my growth and expertise in the realm of finance. Currently, I serve as the Chief Investment Officer, entrusted with the critical responsibility of overseeing our investment strategies and driving performance excellence, says Niket Shah, Chief Investment Officer, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
Samco Mutual Fund eyes Rs 500 crore from special opportunities fund
Earlier, WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund launched its Special Opportunities Fund. The scheme will be open for subscription till May 29. The fund focuses on opportunities arising out of situations spawning uncertainties in the market.
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund launches special opportunities fund
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund has announced the launch of WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund. The fund is an open-ended equity scheme that will be following a special situations theme.
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