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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.
MFs will continue to be at forefront for investors, supported by growth of SIPs: A Balasubramanian
The fund is being managed by Harish Krishnan, our co-CIO of equity, along with another expert who has a technology background. We had significant success after conducting multiple roadshows, collecting close to 2,500 crores of AUM, with contributions from over 1,20,000 investors and covering about 13,000 pin codes, reflecting widespread participation from across the country.
What does the earnings growth outlook look like for next year? Sahil Kapoor answers
Very few countries have been able to do it and our data tells us that no more than two to three countries have been able to deliver 5% to 6% real returns even for investors who have been the most disciplined.
SIP strategy best for current market conditions: Ajay Tyagi
The negative obviously is what the media has been discussing and debating, which is that it is never too easy to run a coalition government. There will be pulls and pressures from different parties. We will see how it plays out. The nucleus, which is the BJP, is certainly stronger than what many of the previous coalition governments have witnessed prior to 2014, so that is also incrementally positive.
Growth needs to be made more socially equitable and inclusive: Navneet Munot
We had GDP growth of 8%. Inflation well contained. If you look at external sector, whether you look at our current account, whether you look at our balance of payment, whether you look at foreign exchange reserves in a good shape. Relative to rest of the world which is dealing with so many challenges, I think India stands out.
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Politics may be fluid, but economics is still solid. Time to be somewhat greedy: Raamdeo Agrawal
Post-election, Nifty dropped reacting to exit polls. BJP leads with NDA's mandate for the third government, promising development reforms. PM Modi targets a developed India by 2047 with positive economic indicators like RBI rate cuts, good monsoons, and FIIs re-entry.
Should market worry about whether policy continuity is here to stay or not? Swaminathan Aiyar explains
And I would say managing the coalition again becomes much easier if you stick to continuity. If you want to have sudden changes of policy, various people can have objections because any sudden change of policy creates losers and politicians hate to have the losers, even if there are going to be winners later on.
Raamdeo Agrawal's advice to SIP investors amid market correction
Market loves myth, I mean myth of public sector company, myth of private sector company, I think that has to be broken down but markets works the way it works, I mean they love to put PSU as a separate category altogether and private sector as a separate category and that is how they pick stocks.
Banks should still do quite well in long term: Prashant Jain
I think the markets have moved beyond that phase where they used to differentiate between PSUs and private. So, I think businesses are now getting discounted or they are trading as per the underlying fundamentals which I think is very good. So, I think while we still talk in terms of PSUs, non-PSUs, but markets are not differentiating between public and private enterprises anymore.
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in May 2024
ETMutualFunds's best mutual fund SIP portfolios are meant for three different individual risk profiles: conservative, moderate and aggressive. We have also considered three SIP baskets – between Rs 2,000-5,000, between Rs 5,000-10,000 and above Rs 10,000 – while creating these portfolios. Take a look at our recommended portfolios.
ET Mutual Fund Explains: Looking to generate a target corpus of Rs 1 crore? Use Rule 15*15*15
The 15*15*15 rule is a simple strategy for MF investors to become crorepatis by investing Rs 15,000 monthly for 15 years, assuming a 15% annual return. This approach highlights the power of compounding over long-term investments, enabling individuals to achieve significant wealth accumulation with consistent contributions.
Big bosses talking up the market is very scary because things can go wrong: PV Subramanyam
PV Subramanyam advises investors to focus on long-term investment strategies, considering market cues cautiously and diversifying portfolios to mitigate risks. He says that we ne need to be careful that the market can go down. The big bosses are talking up the market, which is very scary because things can go wrong and we need to be ready for that.
View: The paradox of foreign investors neglecting India’s booming stock markets
India, with a GDP growth exceeding 8% in 2023-24, is the fastest-growing major economy. Despite being recommended by Morgan Stanley and other investment houses for investors in emerging markets, foreign investment in Indian stock markets remains low.
Explainer: Thinking about how much to invest to achieve Rs 1 crore corpus? Here is the guide
Many mutual fund investors are not aware of the amount they need to invest to reach their desired goal or target corpus. If you want to confirm or know the amount you need to invest on a monthly basis to reach your desired corpus, you can use excel to calculate the investment amount.
How to make most of the annual bonus: Save 56% more if you invest Rs 2 lakh in equity mutual fund than prepaying home loans
This is the time of the year when many people get their annual appraisal done and receive their hard earned performance bonus or incentives. This is a significant amount which everyone wants to make the best use of. If you have a home loan outstanding then there is always a tendency to make a partial prepayment to bring down loan outstanding. However you also have the option to invest in equity MF which can potential give good return over long term. So you need to check which option works better for you.
Mutual fund KYC status: Meaning of validated, verified, registered KYC and how it impacts for MF investments
Check mutual fund KYC status online: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) new KYC rules for mutual funds have come into effect from April 1, 2024. A mutual fund investor who has undergone KYC process previously may be required to do KYC process again due to different KYC status. Know the meaning of different KYC status and how it impacts you.
Unless liquidity tap is turned off, market will remain at record high levels:Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta discusses investment themes, market caution, and potential multibagger stocks like speciality retail companies. He highlights the importance of strategic cash reserves and attractive valuations for long-term investments.
Be patient; have a diversified portfolio with infra, capital goods and bank stocks: Sunil Subramaniam
Sunil Subramaniam emphasizes the significance of SIP book flow, SEBI regulations, fund managers' role, NIM impact in the BFSI space, and the strategy of playing the infra and defense story through corporate banks for sustained growth.
How to create wealth using mutual fund SIPs
Riya has been leading a financially independent life for the past four years. She declines support from her parents for all her life goals. Riya anticipates various life milestones but her biggest worry is retirement, as she wonders whether she will be able to manage her finances without a steady monthly income.
ET Mutual Funds Explains: When to use CAGR, XIRR or IRR to calculate your mutual fund returns?
Why are they written as CAGR, IRR or XIRR? ETMutualFunds made it easy for the first time investors to understand what these nomenclatures mean and how one should calculate them.
Investors get relief on KYC, can continue with SIPs and SWPs
CDSL Ventures said on March 28 that investors whose KYC record meets the PAN - Aadhaar seeding validation and whose email and mobile number are validated by KRA will be allowed to continue transactions in the securities market with their existing intermediary.
Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in March 2024
As per the Sebi mandate, conservative hybrid schemes must invest 75-90% in debt instruments and 10-25% in stocks. These schemes are ideal for investors looking to invest a small part of their corpus in equity to earn some extra returns.
Switched AUM trail commissions: What does it mean for investors and distributors? Sanjay Shah answers
Sanjay Shah, CMD of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, discusses the impact of AMFI's new circular on AUM trail commissions, the benefits for investors, and the shift in investor preferences for lump sum investments away from small and midcaps. Shah says there is no change as far as TR or expense ratio is concerned because otherwise also, the AMC used to pay trail to old advisors.
We will not jump in to buy all the PSU stocks that have corrected: Sunil Subramaniam
Sunil Subramaniam of Sundaram Mutual advises caution in investing in PSU stocks due to liquidity concerns and fundamental issues. Despite strong smallcap and midcap earnings, it is recommended to wait for a fundamental reset and be selective in the PSU space. The stress test reveals that if there is a sudden shock, a whiplash of some investor pulling out, will you have trouble in selling your most appreciated smallcaps?
Prudent’s Sanjay Shah on what latest AMFI circular means for mutual fund distributors
Sanjay Shah discusses the impact of the latest AMFI circular on mutual fund distributors and the opportunity it presents for wealth relationship managers. SEBI's comment on smallcap, midcap categories has led to a shift towards balanced advantage and largecap categories. Shah says: "Overall, we believe it is a good thing. It will definitely spur competition. The distributors have to pull up their sleeves and become more competitive on product basket, innovations, and services."
Best mutual fund SIP portfolios to invest in 2024
ETMutualFunds launched its recommended mutual fund portfolios to invest through SIPs in October 2016. Since then, we have been closely monitoring the schemes in these portfolios and coming up with updates on them regularly.
Continue with SIP in HDFC Bank & Asian Paints; 3 consumer stocks to bet on now: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin recommends investing in marquee names like Patanjali, Bata, and Nestle, along with private banks and metal stocks. He believes the construction sector and the expected lower dollar will drive the growth of commodities in India. Bhasin also says he is very bullish on commodities and hence continues to have overweight on the metal stocks.
SWP magic: How a Systematic Withdrawal Plan can protect your mutual fund portfolio while exiting an SIP
An SWP is a tool that allows one to regularly withdraw a predetermined amount of money from their mutual fund investments over a specific period. It is the other side of the investment equation—the reverse of an SIP—that facilitates a phased exit from investments. Let’s consider the multiple benefits of pursuing an SWP.
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