PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Sensex at 80,000: Why mutual fund investors need to tone down expectations
Sensex reaches 80,000 milestone, prompting mutual fund investors to reassess equity allocation. Experts recommend diversification and systematic investment plans for navigating market fluctuations.
Ashutosh Bhargava on why investing in silver ETFs can enhance portfolio performance
It is very simple, what we call it 50-20-15-15, 50 for domestic equity, up to 20 for international equity, around 15 for commodities, 15 for fixed income.
Potential for huge NRI money coming into India via GIFT city: Bhavin Shah
“We have investments in large private sector banks, some regional private sector banks, NBFCs, MFI, microfinance, wealth management, life insurance, so pretty much across the board. We continue to find a large number of stocks that are still reasonably valued. We also are overweight on aviation,” says Bhavin Shah
Decoding momentum funds: What you need to know
Momentum funds select stocks based on recent performance for continuity. The 17 funds in this category include both index funds and ETFs, with a tracking error of 0.3 to 0.5% in passive funds. High-risk investors are ideal for these funds, with recommended asset allocation of 80% in equity and 20% in debt, says Chirag Muni.
Jigar Mistry on five sectors where investors can allocate fresh capital
Mutual funds, if you look at the smallcap number of folios, that has gone up 4x in under three years. We have now more smallcap folios than midcap or largecap number of folios.
Spotting Red Flags: Lawrence A. Cunningham's tips to safeguard your investment portfolio
Renowned financial author Lawrence A. Cunningham emphasises the importance of a quality-focused, long-term investment strategy for investors aiming to achieve success in the investment world. In the same breath, Cunningham acknowledges that following such a strategy is very challenging. It requires resisting the temptation to respond to short-term attractive opportunities and standing by decisions that may not appear correct at a particular moment. He believes these challenges can lead investors to make unacceptable mistakes, potentially resulting in a permanent loss of capital.
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How to deploy Rs 2 crore inheritance to meet child education expenses & retirement goals
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Will govt maintain its investment-led growth strategy in the upcoming Budget? Harish Krishnan answers
The approach that we have chosen is different which is that we are buying only from the IPL teams. The IPL teams are the mutual fund equivalents in our case which themselves are scouting across all of these Ranji Trophy players.
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in June 2024
There are no changes in the list this month. Follow our monthly updates to know how your schemes performed in the previous month.
25 and stepping into the market for the first time? Hybrid funds are just for you, says V Srivatsa
The strategies for the UTI Aggressive Hybrid is quite different from the UTI Large Cap or UTI Flexi Cap. I run more of a relative value strategy. I focus a lot on value. So, for example, you would not find many high PE stocks in my portfolio or very high level quality stocks in my portfolio. It will be a more decent quality, says V Srivatsa.
Tweak NPS allocation, increase SIPs by 5% every year to achieve ambitious goals
The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, examines the schemes and their suitability with regard to the goals and, if required, recommends corrective measures. The advice given is based on the performance of the funds, the risk profile of the investor as well as his financial goals.
Unlocking the power of passive value investing through Nifty 50 Value 20 Index
Investing can be done in many ways. One of the eminent investment philosophies that is used by investors is value investing. Value investing is an investment strategy where investors seek to buy stocks that they believe are undervalued by the market. These stocks are typically trading below their intrinsic value, which is determined by analysing the company's fundamentals, such as earnings, dividends, and growth potential.
Why is it right time to reshuffle your portfolio? Feroze Azeez answers
Now if you come to the contemporary situation that general election is over, the mandate of the new government is also reasonably clear, the NDA is going to form a government in 99% of the situations, which is going to be a stable government because you have 292 seats on a pre-poll alliance, UPA 1, UPA 2 also you would not see one single party having a majority greater than 272, 273, so it is a stable government, that is one thing behind us now.
Plan to invest Rs 10 lakh post election outcome; Kaustubh Belapurkar gives asset allocation strategy
Most investors are best served by investing into diversified equity funds, where fund managers will express their conviction on sector/themes stocks, with graded underweight/overweight calls.
How should investors reshuffle their portfolio? Arnav Pandya answers
There are two things. One is that there is political posturing which obviously happens because they are going to go into a negotiation. But till the date on which that swearing can happens, the ministers take oath, all this is just in the whole realm of speculation, so one should not make any investment decisions based on this. The second part here and which is the important thing is that if you look closely at what Mr Narendra Modi said in the victory speech, it is very clear that the road to Viksit Bharat, he said, will continue.
Bonds vs stocks: What is the best asset allocation for mutual fund investors post poll results?
Mutual fund investors are advised on asset allocation in the third term of the Modi-led government. Recommendations cover exposure to different assets for conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors, considering factors like risk appetite and investment horizon.
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.
For MF investors, multi-asset approach is way to go
According to mutual funds research firm Value Research, at present flexi-cap schemes on average have an allocation of 50.9% to blue-chips, 19.9% to large-caps, 22.9% to mid-caps and 6.8% to small-caps.
Dilemma before mutual funds investors: Buy now or wait till election results?
Mutual fund investors face a dilemma amidst volatile stock market conditions during Lok Sabha elections. Fear of correction at peak market levels and FOMO driving sectoral/thematic funds. Analysts recommend balanced advantage funds, asset allocation funds, and hybrid funds for moderate risk appetite investors.
Adani portfolio delivers record 45% EBITDA growth in FY24
Adani Group companies posted a record 45 per cent rise in pre-tax profit (EBITDA) to Rs 82,917 crore (about USD 10 billion) in FY24 as the apples-to-airport conglomerate made a massive comeback, the group said on Sunday.
Adani portfolio delivers record 45% EBITDA growth in FY24
Adani Group companies saw a record 45% rise in pre-tax profit (EBITDA) to Rs 82,917 crore (about USD 10 billion) in FY24, marking a massive comeback for the apples-to-airport conglomerate. The group focused on containing debt, reducing founder share pledge, and consolidating the business in core competencies. The five-year compound annual growth rate for profit growth was 54%.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: This Rs 300 crore fund manager unveils M.E.R.I.T strategy to pick investments for portfolio
Himanshu Kohli, Co-founder of Client Associates, discusses identifying themes early for investors and the fund philosophy emphasizing value in business with strong fundamentals and execution. He mentions raising Rs 300 crore in AUM.
Infra mutual funds among top winners in last 5 years of Modi government
Infrastructure sector-based mutual funds, including Quant Infrastructure Fund, Invesco India PSU Equity Fund, and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund, have been top winners in the last five years of the Modi government, offering impressive absolute returns up to 380%.
Market Mantra! Why putting your eggs in a few baskets could be a great idea
Capital allocation has been concentrated in specific sectors, leaving many with limited funding. Fund managers currently favour sectors like PSU, industrials, and defence, while showing less enthusiasm for FMCG and auto.
The Importance of Passive Investing to Achieve Your Wealth Goals
Gaurav Doshi, Principal Officer & Fund Manager at 360 ONE Wealth Open, advocates passive investing as crucial for long-term portfolios amidst the debate between Active and Passive strategies.
Should investors adjust their portfolios based on predictions of election outcomes?
Investors may adjust portfolios based on election outcome predictions. Constructing robust portfolios is crucial in uncertain times to withstand market shocks and ensure long-term survival.
Stay put? Raise cash? What should be your portfolio strategy in runup to the Budget?
Kunj Bansal, NISM, recommends a divided investment approach, focusing on long-term and trading portfolios. He elaborates on portfolio strategies pre-Budget, the pharma sector's defensive appeal, and recent underperformance driving market interest. The IT sectoe has corrected significantly and depending on how things shape up we might see the buying interest coming back.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Valuation of PSU stocks isn't as attractive, says Franklin Templeton’s Akhil Kalluri
Akhil Kalluri, VP at Franklin Templeton, discusses PSU stocks, retail liquidity impact, and broader market valuation risks. He also comments on tech stocks, consumption names, and industrial sectors' performance in the March quarter. Kalluri points out that the aggregate topline & EBITDA growth for Nifty 50 names in 4QFY24 so far are relatively muted, in high single digits.
MF Query: If there is no sudden crash then Rs 50,000 corpus per month turns to Rs 50 lakh in 5 years
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