Social media isn’t your financial advisor: 5 reasons to be cautious | Mint

The Indian stock market has been on a roll over the past few years. This has given rise to several social media platforms sharing stock tips and market insights. A famous class of ‘Finfluencers’ have emerged out of the fame the stock market has earned over the past few years. These financial influencers offer tips, … Read more

SIFs, a new asset class, allows investors to enhance returns, diversify risks

Discretionary portfolio managers have grown by ₹4.26 lakh crore since then. And even mutual fund investors have discovered the power of risk-adjusted returns through categories such as balanced advantage funds ( ₹2.9 lakh crore of assets under management) and multi-asset funds ( ₹4.33 lakh crore of AUM). The Securities and Exchange Board of India recently … Read more

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

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.

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

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

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