AMFI

As markets turn volatile, is investing in multi asset allocation funds a good strategy for retail investors? | Mint

by

The secondary market has been undergoing a lot of pressure lately. Benchmark index Nifty50 has already fallen 16 percent off its peak level. On account of volatility, it is recommended to invest in safer assets which include precious metals such as gold, debt funds and fixed deposits, among others. Interestingly, retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure to equity schemes, … Read more

Why are retail investors reducing exposure to mutual funds? Experts weigh in | Mint

by

The latest data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has been dismal with regard to equity mutual funds. In February, inflows into equity mutual funds fell to ₹29, 303 crore against ₹39,687 crore in the preceding month. The systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows also dropped to ₹25,999 crore against ₹26,400 crore … Read more

All about Sebi’s new mutual fund category for high-risk investors

by

What sets them apart, and how do they stack up against existing investment options? Here’s a deep dive into everything you need to know. What are SIFs? SIFs are specialized investment funds. They are high-risk, high-return versions of traditional mutual funds. An SIF will have a minimum ticket size of ₹10 lakh across all SIFs. … Read more

Small-cap funds face a higher liquidity risk. But all may not be unwell.

by

This crucial metric for stress tests, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, indicates higher liquidity risks in the small-cap segment even as investors flock to these stocks, lured by their promise of high returns. According to some experts, a high liquidity risk could also point to the low quality of a fund’s … Read more

Best Mutual Funds: These 8 focused funds gave over 12% annualised return in past 10 years. Do you own any? | Mint

by

Before you decide about investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is recommended to compare the returns delivered by different schemes in the same category of funds so that the decision is objective and fair. Here, we list out the returns delivered by some high-performing focused mutual funds, expecially the ones which have delivered over … Read more

Mutual fund body AMFI launches THESE initiatives to attract market investors: What are they?

by

New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Industry body Amfi has launched three initiatives — SIP for smaller investments, Tarun Yojana to encourage young investors, and MITRA to help track and recover forgotten investments.  These initiatives align with markets regulator Sebi and Association of Mutual Funds in India’s ongoing efforts to democratise mutual fund investments, ensuring wider … Read more