High Risk, High Reward? Understanding how Sectoral and Thematic MFs workSectoral and thematic mutual funds provide investors opportunities for high growth, focusing on specific sectors or broader investment them...
03 Dec, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
Investors in theme, sector MFs stare at lossesIn this period, the Nifty 50 fell 10.44%, the Nifty Midcap 150 fell 10.9%, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 fell 9.1%. The Defence index droppe...
18 Nov, 2024, 05.44 AM IST
How are international funds taxed?India is among the top 5 countries by market capitalisation, but its share in the global market capitalisation is between 4-5%. Given this ...
06 Nov, 2024, 09.28 AM IST
Nearly half of mutual funds inflows seen in sectoral funds. How healthy is the trend?Sectoral and thematic MF inflows have increased significantly, with almost 50% of equity mutual fund investments directed here in FY25. Seb...
18 Oct, 2024, 12.41 AM IST
Equity mutual fund categories offer up to 5% average return in SeptemberEquity mutual fund categories delivered up to 5% average returns in September, with banks and financial services sector funds leading at 5....
01 Oct, 2024, 11.12 AM IST
Equity MF inflows ease 9% to Rs 37,000 cr in July, debt funds fetch Rs 1.19 lakh crEquity mutual fund inflows dropped by 9% in July, totaling Rs 37,113 crore, down from Rs 40,608 crore in June. Sectoral/thematic fund inflo...
09 Aug, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
Haute floating for the fine investorSebi proposes mutual funds offer high-risk products to sophisticated investors with lower cut-offs, as seen in PMS growth. Featuring system...
17 Jul, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
HDFC Bank, RIL among top 5 largecap additions by mutual funds in JuneSBI MF, Kotak MF, Axis MF, Quant MF and Aditya Birla Sun Life MF were among the fund houses which shopped for HDFC Bank shares worth Rs 6,8...
15 Jul, 2024, 06.01 PM IST
Who should consider a thematic or sectoral fund?Thematic funds focus on specific themes like manufacturing, real estate, and energy, carrying higher risks due to concentrated investments....
10 Jul, 2024, 09.47 AM IST
Mutual fund SIPs hit new high of Rs 21,260 crore in June, cross Rs 1 lakh crore mark in 2024In June, mutual fund (MF) SIP contributions exceeded Rs 20,000 crore, totaling Rs 21,260 crore, up from Rs 20,904 crore in May. Total SIP c...
09 Jul, 2024, 06.59 PM IST
Huge flows into sector, thematic MFs make wealth managers edgyAs 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 ...
25 Jun, 2024, 05.48 AM IST
Thematic MFs offer up to 14% return in May. Have you invested in any?Sectoral and thematic mutual funds in May showcased diverse performances with funds like HDFC Defence Fund and Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH E...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
Sectoral, thematic mutual funds among top gainers in 2024 so far. Should you invest?PSU theme based gave the highest average return of around 25.56% in 2024 so far, followed by infrastructure funds which offered an average ...
10 May, 2024, 10.54 AM IST
Should you invest in thematic mutual fund NFOs? 6 factors to keep in mindTargeted exposure to specific themes may seem inviting, but make sure you understand the risks before taking the plunge.
11 Mar, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Why you should invest in thematic passive index fundsPassive index funds have been gaining popularity given the simplicity, low cost structure, and falling alpha in some of the active fund cat...
24 Sep, 2020, 10.03 AM IST
Equity mutual fund laggards turn market leaders in current rallyEquity funds that invest in small- and mid-cap stocks, infrastructure firms and banks have topped the performance charts in 2014 as well as...
08 Jul, 2014, 10.39 AM IST
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