Goal is to create a community of like-minded investors, says Neil Parikh of PPFAS Mutual FundParag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund is one of the most talked about equity schemes these days. The scheme has been topping the chart in one-, three- and five-year horizons. - Are investors losing faith in mutual funds?Mutual fund advisors and financial planners believe that profit booking is not the only reason for the sharp fall in mutual fund net inflows in June.
- Value funds have the ability to outperform, says Daylynn Pinto, fund manager, IDFC Sterling Value FundA look at some of the value schemes in the last one to three months indicate that the category may be on its way back to form. Shvani Bazaz of ETMutualFunds.com spoke to Daylynn Pinto, Senior Fund Manager-Equity, IDFC Asset Management Company, to find out the prospects of value category.
- Are MNC funds a safe bet in the current scenario?MNC Funds or mutual fund schemes that invest mostly in multinational companies are gaining currency these days. MNCs are always bankable, especially in the current bleak economic scenario due to the pandemic.
- If we are able to get process right, performance will take care of itself, says Jinesh Gopani of Axis MFSince our inception in 2009, the core philosophy of the investment process has been a steadfast adherence to quality. We at Axis, have always remained true to our investment strategy, says Jinesh Gopani.
- Debt fund fiasco starts hurting Franklin Templeton MF; AAUM falls sharply in April-June quarterApart from debt schemes, Investors also seem to be pulling money out even from the equity schemes managed by the fund house. Equity AAUM also suffers because of market movements.
- 10 or 12 mutual funds in your portfolio do not guarantee diversification. Here is why?Many new investors are eager to create wealth over a long period. They choose the best equity mutual fund for the purpose. Since they know a little about the advantage of diversifying, they also try to invest in multiple schemes.
- Equity returns may be in low teens this year: Balasubramanian of ABSL Mutual Fund“If you have the bandwidth to continue your investments, then do not stop them or redeem in a market correction,” Balasubramanian advises.
- Is it time to move money from savings accounts to debt mutual funds?Bank saving deposit rates are coming down and this definitely gives debt mutual funds an edge over the savings bank account in terms of post-tax returns. However, the comparison is not that easy.
- Gold near 50,000. Does it make sense to invest now?Gold prices hit a record high of Rs 48,589 for 10 grams on Wednesday. The yellow metal is likely to shine more due to the uncertainties in the global economy because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Gold near Rs 50,000. Does it make sense to invest now?While global uncertainties may be keeping gold up at the moment, its formidable track record makes a strong case for investments in gold, say fund managers.
- Markets may remain volatile in near term, Nimesh Shah of ICICI Pru MF"No one knows how long the pandemic related situation will continue and hence the fallout from this and the magnitude of economic impact remains hazy."
- Markets may remain volatile in near term, Nimesh Shah of ICICI Pru MF"No one knows how long the pandemic related situation will continue and hence the fallout from this and the magnitude of economic impact remains hazy."
- Equity funds are giving double-digit returns; is it time to party?Disproving many doomsday predictions, equity mutual funds have made impressive double-digit returns in the last one-month and three-month horizons.
- Nivesh Lakshya Fund is timing and interest-rate agnostic, says Prashant Pimple of Nippon India MFNippon India Nivesh Laksya Fund has caught the imagination of many individual investors. Many of them want to know the details of this long-term gilt fund. Most mutual fund advisors ask their clients to stay way from long-term debt funds, as these schemes are extremely sensitive to interest rate changes and one has to time the entry and exit in them to maximise returns.
- Nivesh Lakshya Fund is timing and interest-rate agnostic, says Prashant Pimple of Nippon India MFNippon India Nivesh Laksya Fund has caught the imagination of many individual investors. Many of them want to know the details of this long-term gilt fund. Most mutual fund advisors ask their clients to stay way from long-term debt funds, as these schemes are extremely sensitive to interest rate changes and one has to time the entry and exit in them to maximise returns.
- Time to increase allocation to mid/small cap funds, says Pankaj Tibrewal of Kotak Mutual Fund"If there is no financial exigency, one must continue with their SIP/STP right now to take advantage of lower market valuations and get the benefit of rupee cost averaging. To create wealth in the long-term, now is the time to take advantage of this situation."
- Banking sector mutual funds are offering 21% in one month. Should you invest?Banking sector funds have surprised investors in the last one month. The category has offered 21.38% returns in one month. It is indeed surprising because the banking sector has suffered a lot in the last one year.
- How safe is your index fund?Index funds and ETFs mirror the index they track. So, the safety that you get in an index fund is relative and is directly proportional to the risk associated with the index.
- Partial payments in 6 Franklin schemes processedPartial payment in the six shuttered Franklin Templeton schemes has been processed by the AMC after Vodafone repayed its dues. Investors got a message today about the processing part of their payments.
- Wait for incremental returns to turn positive before investing in arbitrage funds, says Radhika GuptaWith returns in overnight and liquid funds falling amidst steep rate cuts from the RBI, arbitrage funds have been slowly gaining popularity., says Radhika Gupta, CEO, Edelweiss AMC.
- Wait for incremental returns to turn positive before investing in arbitrage funds, says Radhika GuptaWith returns in overnight and liquid funds falling amidst steep rate cuts from the RBI, arbitrage funds have been slowly gaining popularity., says Radhika Gupta, CEO, Edelweiss AMC.
- Over past 5 years, value investing has become less relevant, says Ajit DayalThe Demonetisation of 2016, the GST of 2017, the collapse of IL&FS of 2018 and the continued support by the political class of the real estate sector has led to a sharp slowdown in the Indian economy and a near-freeze of the banking system for over 2 years.
- Will ample liquidity, lower rates (thank Fed) help your equity and debt mutual funds?The US Federal Reserve signalling almost zero per cent interest rates for the next two years is likely to keep the party going in Dalal Street.
- Will ample liquidity, lower rates (thank Fed) help your equity and debt mutual funds?The US Federal Reserve signalling almost zero per cent interest rates for the next two years is likely to keep the party going in Dalal Street.
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