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NFO Tracker: How new mutual funds launched in 2024 are doing
Discover the top performers like Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF and HDFC Manufacturing Fund, showcasing impressive returns in the market. These funds have attracted significant assets and delivered strong performances within a specific period of time in 2024.
Tech-enabled construction startup Wify raises funding from Mount Judi Ventures, Capria Ventures
The Mumbai-based on-site installation and post purchase services provider said it will use the funds to penetrate deeper into existing categories. Wify will also The Mumbai-based on-site installation and post purchase services provider said it will use the funds to penetrate deeper into existing categories, company said in a statement.
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.
20 stocks which Quant owns but other mutual funds don't
Sebi is scrutinizing Quant Mutual Fund for alleged front-running. The fund had unique stocks, setting it apart from other asset managers. The diverse holdings across various funds reflect a distinctive investment approach, attracting regulatory attention.
Huge flows into sector, thematic MFs make wealth managers edgy
As per data from Franklin Templeton, sectoral and thematic funds garnered ₹70,072, or 31% of the total net inflows of ₹2.27 lakh crore, in the past 12 months. This helped make sectoral funds the second-largest equity mutual fund category after flexi-cap funds, with assets of ₹3.37 lakh crore, constituting 13% of the total equity mutual fund assets of ₹25.4 lakh crore.
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How Quant Mutual Fund schemes performed versus peers, benchmarks in the last one year?
Quant Mutual Fund, which finds itself in the thick of a controversy regarding alleged front-running, is one of India's fastest growing asset managers and has seen its assets under management (AUM) grow by 251% over the last one year versus industry growth of 53%.
MFs cut weight on technology stocks by 170 bps in just 3 months. What are cues for investors?
In May, several MFs reduced tech stock weights by 0.1%-0.9%, with HSBC making the highest cut at 0.9%. HDFC MF, Mirae, and Franklin Templeton increased weights by up to 0.2%.
MFs raise auto sector weight by 80 bps YoY in May. M&M, Tata Motors among stocks with top action
Mutual funds raised auto sector weight by 80 bps YoY in May. IT is the second most preferred sector behind financials, reaching a 68-month high. Private banks hold top spot at 17.2%. Nifty Auto index delivers 75% returns in last year.
10 equity mutual funds that lost the most in May
There were around 491 equity mutual fund schemes active in May. Around 117 of them gave negative returns. Here are the 10 schemes that lost the most in the period, revealed data pulled out from ACE MF.
Infra trumps sectoral mutual fund peers with 29% returns in 2024, so far. Should you invest?
The five top schemes in the infrastructure mutual fund category are, Bandhan Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G), LIC MF Infra Fund-Reg(G), Quant Infrastructure Fund(G), Canara Rob Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G) and Invesco India Infrastructure Fund(G).
Sectors that gained mutual funds’ interest in May
In May, mutual funds showed an interest in auto, capital goods, telecom, metals, consumer durables, real estate, infrastructure leading to a month-on-month (MoM) rise in their weights, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Sectoral/Thematic mutual funds’ AUM grows 80% YoY in May, folios rise 56%. What is brewing?
In May, investors showed significant interest in sectoral/thematic funds, injecting over Rs 19,200 crore in net inflows. This amount marks the highest among its 10 other equity-oriented mutual fund peers. Experts suggest that the increasing influence of this category stems from investors' attraction to themes promising higher growth potential.
ITC, HCL Technologies among top 10 stock holdings of PPFAS Mutual Fund
The fund house had an asset size of Rs 75,337.66 crore as on May 2024. It manages six mutual fund schemes which includes two equity schemes, three hybrid schemes, and one debt scheme. Here are the top 10 stock holdings of the fund house, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
SBI hikes FD interest rates. What should debt mutual fund investors do?
SBI have increased FD interest rates, offering guaranteed returns. Investors should consider their goals and risk tolerance before switching from debt mutual funds to FDs.
Technology-based mutual funds offer up to 12% in 2024 so far. Should you invest?
Technology based mutual funds have offered an average return of 6.45% in 2024 so far. Quant Teck Fund led with 12.20% return, followed by Franklin India Technology Fund with 10.19%. ICICI Prudential Technology Fund also performed well with a 4.50% return.
Election results: Which themes will give mutual fund investors the best returns?
Sectoral/thematic mutual funds have delivered up to 380% absolute return in the last five years under the Modi-led government, with infrastructure funds leading the chart.
These two equity mutual fund categories offered negative returns in 3 month
Equity mutual fund categories - technology and pharma have lost up to 4% in the last three months, shows data. While technology-based funds have lost around 4.11%, the pharma and healthcare funds are down about 0.09% in the same period.
Ircon, Deepak Fertilisers among top 10 smallcap stocks bought by mutual funds in April
Every month mutual funds buy and sell securities to offer good returns to investors. Here are the top 10 smallcap stocks bought by mutual funds in April, according to a report by ICICI Direct Research.
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.
Franklin Templeton MF adds Bharti Hexacom, Just Dial in April, exits Bharat Forge, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund house had assets under management of Rs 94,914 crore as of April 2024. It manages 39 mutual fund schemes. Here is what Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund bought and sold from its portfolio in April, according to monthly data released by Prime database.
Sectors that gained mutual funds’ interest in April
In April, mutual funds showed an interest in PSU banks, utilities, telecom, metals, consumer durables, and real estate, leading to a month-on-month (MoM) rise in their weights, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
SAIL, IRCTC among top 10 mid cap stocks that mutual funds bought in April
Mutual funds actively buy and sell securities to manage portfolios and deliver superior returns. Here is the list of the top 10 midcap stocks bought by mutual funds in April, according to a report by ICICI Direct Research.
Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund added ITC, Power Grid, ICICI Bank to its portfolio in April
Parag Parikh Flexicap Fund added 3.90 lakh shares of ITC to its portfolio in April. The shares increased from 7.31 lakh crore in March to 7.35 lakh crore in April. The fund house added 4.80 lakh shares of ICICI Bank, with a combined market value of Rs 3.36 lakh crore.
Shashi Tharoor’s mutual fund portfolio worth Rs 1.72 crore has these 23 schemes
Shashi Tharoor, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology and former Minister of State for HRD and External Affairs, filed his nomination papers for Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat in 2024 general elections. He has declared that his total investments in mutual funds was at Rs 1.72 crore.
IT mutual funds turn backbenchers, lose up to 9% in three months
IT or technology-based mutual funds have lost around 3.83% on an average in the last three months. There were around seven active funds in the category that have completed three months of existence.
These 5 equity mutual funds lost more than 5% in April
There were around 507 equity mutual funds in the market. Around 75 schemes offered negative returns in April, according to the data by ACE MF. Here are the equity schemes that lost more than 5% in the month.
9 equity mutual fund categories that delivered over 20% returns in 5 years
Around 9 equity mutual fund categories have offered over 20% returns in the last five years, according to data by ACE MF. These categories offered returns between 20.39% and 26.11% in the period. Here is the full list:
Over 20% return in 5 years;every scheme in these 7 equity MF categories gave over 15%
Around seven equity mutual fund categories gave over 20% return in a five year horizon (March 2019 - March 2024), an analysis by ETMutualFunds showed.
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