Mutual Funds garner over Rs 1 lakh cr in FY20 with big bets on SIPs; retail investors add more AUMs, folios
4 years, 11 months ago

Mutual Funds garner over Rs 1 lakh cr in FY20 with big bets on SIPs; retail investors add more AUMs, folios

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Systematic investment plan or SIP has been the preferred route for retail investors to invest in mutual funds as it helps them reduce market timing risk. New Delhi: Investors are preferring SIP option for investing in mutual funds, as the industry garnered over Rs 1 lakh crore through this route in 2019-20, up 8 percent from the preceding fiscal, even as the broader market witnessed extreme volatility amid concerns over the impact of coronavirus pandemic. “It is very encouraging to see the faith with which a lot of retail investors have continued to put their trust behind mutual funds through SIP route. Currently, mutual funds have 3.12 crore SIP accounts through which investors regularly invest in Indian mutual fund schemes.

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SIP Vs Lump Sum: Which Investment Strategy Will Boost Your Wealth In 2025?
2 days ago

SIP Vs Lump Sum: Which Investment Strategy Will Boost Your Wealth In 2025?

ABP News  

By Siddharth Maurya In the fast-changing financial landscape of India in 2025, the comparison between Systematic Investment Plans or Lump Sum investments is still an important topic for wealth creation. On the downside, SIPs could miss out on taking full advantage of bull markets where early full capital deployment through lump sums can yield greater returns. Critical Issues for Indian …

As markets stay volatile, investors can explore these mutual fund categories. Check list here
1 week, 4 days ago

As markets stay volatile, investors can explore these mutual fund categories. Check list here

Live Mint  

Financial markets have been quite volatile lately. The latest AMFI data revealed that inflows into equity mutual funds in February declined to ₹29, 303 crore against ₹39,687 crore in January, indicating a noticeable fall of 26 percent. "When market is volatile, retail investors should consider investing in balanced advantage funds, multi asset funds and large cap funds. Investment in these …

Wealth Creation: Investing ₹1 lakh in this mutual fund at its launch in 2007 would have grown to ₹11 lakh; check how
1 week, 4 days ago

Wealth Creation: Investing ₹1 lakh in this mutual fund at its launch in 2007 would have grown to ₹11 lakh; check how

Live Mint  

One of the key investing mantras to ensure wealth creation is to stay invested in stocks and mutual funds over a long period of time. Interestingly, famous scientist Albert Einstein referred to compounding as the “eighth wonder of the world.” We demonstrate the power of compounding by handpicking one mutual fund scheme and observing its growth since inception: Invesco India …

The state where Ponzi schemes thrive, but mutual funds barely exist
1 week, 5 days ago

The state where Ponzi schemes thrive, but mutual funds barely exist

Live Mint  

India’s Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign was meant to revolutionize investing. Read this | India's stock market rally looks like a self-sustaining Ponzi scheme Manipur has the lowest mutual fund penetration in India. View Full Image A shrinking pool of mutual fund distributors Toijam Meitei, among the few mutual fund distributors in Manipur, says most locals prefer chit funds, real …

Stock market sell-off drags down mutual funds' AUM by ₹3 lakh crore in February 2025
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Stock market sell-off drags down mutual funds' AUM by ₹3 lakh crore in February 2025

Hindustan Times  

India's mutual funds saw their combined net assets under management dropping by around ₹3 lakh crore in February alone, due to the ongoing stock market sell-off. However, retail investor interest in mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan only declined marginally from ₹ 26,400 crore in January 2025 to ₹ 25,999 crore in February. This is a loss of 4%, …

Mutual funds vs portfolio management services: What’s right for you?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mutual funds vs portfolio management services: What’s right for you?

Live Mint  

Different investment products cater to the distinct needs of various individuals. The market regulator allows more flexibility to PMS fund managers totake aggressive bets with their clients' portfolios, potenially delivering higher returns than mutual funds which operate under stricter rules. In this article, we analyse direct plans of mutual funds against PMS returns for new investors holding spare cash of …

Mutual fund calculator: How to accumulate ₹41 crore with a monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹15000
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mutual fund calculator: How to accumulate ₹41 crore with a monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹15000

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Mutual fund calculator: The market's ups and downs can feel like a rollercoaster, but seasoned investors know that true wealth is built through patience and consistency. Mutual fund SIP calculator Suppose an investor starts a monthly SIP with ₹15,000 at 25, assuming a 15 per cent annual return on his money in the next 35 years. SIP calculator "Equity mutual …

Magic of compounding: Monthly SIP of ₹10K in this mutual fund would have grown to ₹3.7 crore now. Check how
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Magic of compounding: Monthly SIP of ₹10K in this mutual fund would have grown to ₹3.7 crore now. Check how

Live Mint  

One of the key pillars of wealth generation is compounding. If someone had invested ₹10,000 every month for one year in this scheme via systematic investment plan, it would have fallen to ₹1.16 lakh by investing a total of ₹1.20 lakh. However, if an investor had continued ₹10,000 via SIP consistently for 3 years, the investment would have grown to …

Half of India’s mutual fund investments come from 5 cities: report
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Half of India’s mutual fund investments come from 5 cities: report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, March 5 : Half of India's mutual fund investment comes from the top five cities of India, says a report by asset management firm Abakkus. Bengaluru stands third with a total AUM of 3.8 lakh crore or 5.48 per cent of the total investment in mutual funds. Pune's share stands at 2.7 lakh crore, or 3.9 per cent, …

Best Mutual Funds: THESE retirement schemes gave over 15% CAGR return in the past 5 years
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Best Mutual Funds: THESE retirement schemes gave over 15% CAGR return in the past 5 years

Live Mint  

Prior to investing in a mutual fund scheme, investors often examine the past returns of a scheme. Top performing retirement mutual funds Here we list out the best performing retirement mutual funds which have delivered more than 15 percent annualised returns in the past five years. These are HDFC Retirement Savings Fund, HDFC Retirement Savings Fund, ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund, …

Why do regular plans dominate some types of mutual funds and not others?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why do regular plans dominate some types of mutual funds and not others?

Live Mint  

Investors in direct mutual funds lean toward certain equity-fund categories, while regular-plan investors favour others. Mint analysed India’s top 15 fund houses in terms of assets under management to see which of their equity funds had higher share of regular plans and which had higher share of direct plans. Data shows that it is not just thematic and sector funds …

Stock market crash: Is it time to invest in equity mutual funds? EXPLAINED
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Stock market crash: Is it time to invest in equity mutual funds? EXPLAINED

Live Mint  

Indian stock market: Investing in equity mutual funds can be a great way to build wealth over time, but whether it's the right time depends on various factors such as market conditions, financial goals, and risk tolerance. The recent roller-coaster ride on Dalal Street has left many investors pondering whether it's time to invest in equity mutual funds. In this …

5 costly mutual fund mistakes to avoid during market corrections
3 weeks, 6 days ago

5 costly mutual fund mistakes to avoid during market corrections

Live Mint  

The mutual fund industry is rapidly growing due to digital inclusion. Now, it has been witnessed that market corrections have resulted in redemptions in equity mutual funds and a drop in bullish sentiment. Market corrections hence have a tendency to highlight these mistakes, where mutual fund investors follow the herd and make mistakes such as booking profits when the panic …

JanNivesh: Paving the Way for Small Investors with SBI MF’s Rs 250 SIP
1 month ago

JanNivesh: Paving the Way for Small Investors with SBI MF’s Rs 250 SIP

India TV News  

JanNivesh: Paving the Way for Small Investors with SBI MF’s Rs 250 SIP SBI Mutual Fund is revolutionising financial inclusion with its industry-first launch of the JanNivesh SIP, enabling investments starting at just Rs 250. SBI Mutual Fund is revolutionising financial inclusion with its industry-first launch of the JanNivesh SIP, enabling investments starting at just Rs 250. However, the mutual …

SIP: pause and restart, or continue?
1 month ago

SIP: pause and restart, or continue?

The Hindu  

Some critics argue that systematic investment plans expose your investments to high risk when market valuations are rich. Also, the more frequently you try to time the market for multiple investments, the more you are likely to risk making suboptimal decisions. The tenure of an SIP on a passive equity fund must preferably match the time horizon for a life …

NPS, PPF, or mutual funds: Which SIP investment should you opt for?
1 month ago

NPS, PPF, or mutual funds: Which SIP investment should you opt for?

India Today  

When it comes to investing in a systematic investment plan, there are several options available—Public Provident Fund, National Pension System, and mutual funds. Mutual funds via SIPs offer greater flexibility, but they require patience during both bull and bear markets. Since mutual funds depend on market performance, they carry higher risks but also the potential for higher returns. Those seeking …

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

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

Live Mint  

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. As we can see in the table below, 360 ONE Focused Equity Fund and Quant Focused Fund have delivered more than 14 percent annualised return …

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

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

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Feb 22 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 participation across diverse segments of society. …

AMFI launches three initiatives to boost Mutual Fund accessibility, financial literacy, investment recovery
1 month ago

AMFI launches three initiatives to boost Mutual Fund accessibility, financial literacy, investment recovery

The Hindu  

Industry body Association of Mutual Funds in India 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 Securities and Exchange Board of India and AMFI's ongoing efforts to democratise mutual fund investments, ensuring wider participation across diverse segments of …

Mutual Funds: Individual investors’ AUM spikes 30 per cent in 1 year, reveals AMFI data
1 month ago

Mutual Funds: Individual investors’ AUM spikes 30 per cent in 1 year, reveals AMFI data

Live Mint  

Mutual funds have increasingly become extremely popular among retail investors for wealth creation. The latest data revealed by the Association of Mutual Funds in India shows that total assets held by individual investors rose by over 30 percent in just one year. Individual investors held ₹41.43 lakh crore in mutual funds in Jan 2025, reflecting a jump of 30.33 percent …

Investing in mutual funds does not start and end with just SIPs
1 month, 1 week ago

Investing in mutual funds does not start and end with just SIPs

Live Mint  

Once a niche concept, systematic investment plans have become a household name in India, with over 10 crore accounts fuelling the country’s investment boom. While they promise discipline and long-term wealth creation, the question remains—can SIPs alone secure all financial goals, or is a more diversified approach needed? Key considerations for SIP investors To improve investing outcomes, SIP investors must …

Mutual funds: Why are investors stopping their SIPs? Experts say this
1 month, 1 week ago

Mutual funds: Why are investors stopping their SIPs? Experts say this

Live Mint  

Despite an increase in systematic investment plan contributions, the stoppage ratio of SIPs, which stood at 52.3 per cent last year, has spiked to 109 per cent in January 2025. This means more SIPs were discontinued in January 2025 than new ones started, reveals the latest Association of Mutual Funds in India data. Month New SIPs registered SIPs discontinued Jan …

Mutual fund industry unfazed as rattled investors rush to pause investments
1 month, 1 week ago

Mutual fund industry unfazed as rattled investors rush to pause investments

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Hordes of mutual funds investors rushed to stop their payments under systematic investment plans, or SIPs, in January, but market experts argue there is no need to hit the panic button just yet. Taher Badshah, chief investment officer at Invesco Mutual Fund, said that while the overall number of SIP closures does not appear to have significantly impacted overall …

Mutual Funds: As small, mid cap funds fall sharply, is this the time to stop your SIP?
1 month, 1 week ago

Mutual Funds: As small, mid cap funds fall sharply, is this the time to stop your SIP?

Live Mint  

In 2025, Nifty 50 has lost around 2 per cent, whereas Nifty Midcap 150 index declined by 7 percent, and Nifty Smallcap 250 index 9 per cent. In view of this sharp fall, there are concerns around whether it makes sense to invest in the mid and small cap mutual funds. Some investors are in a dilemma whether they should …

SIP inflows reach ₹26,400 crore: Do’s and don’ts for successful wealth building
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SIP inflows reach ₹26,400 crore: Do’s and don’ts for successful wealth building

Live Mint  

Systematic Investment Plans continue to maintain strong momentum as a favored investment strategy, with contributions reaching nearly ₹26,400 crore in January 2025, just shy of the record ₹26,459 crore in December 2024. Experts emphasize that while SIPs provide a disciplined approach to wealth creation, investors must follow best practices to optimize returns. Avoid chasing past performance: Selecting funds purely based …

Mint Quick Edit | Stocks: Retail investors are buying the dips
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Stocks: Retail investors are buying the dips

Live Mint  

Indian stock indices have been falling, with foreign money exiting, but many domestic investors seem to see in this slump an opportunity to buy shares at lower prices. In the small-cap and mid-cap segments, where price drops have been larger than declines in market indices composed of large-cap stocks, retail investor interest is high. Data for January released by the …

Inflows into equity funds dropped marginally, shows AMFI’s January data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflows into equity funds dropped marginally, shows AMFI’s January data

Live Mint  

Inflows into equity mutual fund inflows witnessed a marginal decline of 3.6 per cent in January, totaling ₹39,687 crore against ₹41,155 crore in December, showed the data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India on February 12. Mutual funds Jan Dec Large cap 3,063 2,010 Mid cap 5,147 5,093 small cap 5,720 4667 Flexi 5,697 4,730 The drop …

Mutual fund inflows see slight dip in January. Here's why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mutual fund inflows see slight dip in January. Here's why

India Today  

Inflows into India's equity mutual funds declined slightly in January from the previous month, as a drop in buying in the sectoral and thematic funds overpowered rising traction of largecaps, data released on Wednesday showed. The flows declined 3.6% month-on-month to 396.88 billion rupees from 411.56 billion rupees in December 2024, according to data by the Association of Mutual Funds …

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta reveals the best way to take mid and small cap exposure through mutual funds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta reveals the best way to take mid and small cap exposure through mutual funds

Live Mint  

Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta shared her perspective on the ongoing discussion around mid-cap and small-cap SIPs, encouraging investors to steer clear of panic and instead prioritize disciplined, long-term investment strategies. SIP contributions surges to ₹ 26,000 crore Gupta highlighted that monthly SIP contributions have surged to ₹26,000 crore, with a large number of investors relying on this investment approach. …

Sachet SIPs: Can ₹250 a month create an investment boom in India?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sachet SIPs: Can ₹250 a month create an investment boom in India?

Live Mint  

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed an ambitious initiative to drive financial inclusion: Small-ticket systematic investment plans with a minimum monthly investment of ₹250. In Brazil, the mutual fund market has developed inclusive products with small entry thresholds, offering tax incentives to attract low-income investors into formal financial systems. India's proposed ₹250 SIP provides a balanced approach …

SIP vs lumpsum: Which is better option for investment in mutual funds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIP vs lumpsum: Which is better option for investment in mutual funds

India TV News  

SIP vs lumpsum: Mutual funds are one of the most popular choices among investors these days. Let's understand - Systematic Investment Plans or SIP - SIP is a very popular way of investing in mutual funds. - Financial experts believe that if you invest money in SIP for a long time, keep increasing the investment over time and also remain …

All you need to know about SIPs in Mutual Funds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All you need to know about SIPs in Mutual Funds

Live Mint  

Capital markets have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and a substantial number of investors who park their money in markets are investing in mutual funds. With a SIP, you can invest in mutual funds where professional fund managers track market conditions to make investment decisions. Investing in mutual funds through SIP using a Demat account offers several …

Radhika Gupta bats for this ‘accessible savings-cum-growth solution’ for crores of common Indian investors
2 months ago

Radhika Gupta bats for this ‘accessible savings-cum-growth solution’ for crores of common Indian investors

Live Mint  

Crores of common investors put collective trust in the mutual funds market through systematic investment plans, Radhika Gupta, the MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund noted while praising the instrument on social media. She also backed SIPs as the “accessible savings-cum-growth solution” for crores of common Indian retail investors. ‘SIPs Make Money, Created Retail Equity Culture’ She added that …

Sebi proposes sachetization of mutual funds to boost financial inclusion
2 months ago

Sebi proposes sachetization of mutual funds to boost financial inclusion

Live Mint  

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has unveiled a proposal for promoting financial inclusion through the "sachetisation" of mutual fund investments. The initiative proposes offering small-ticket investments, starting at just ₹250, to encourage low-income groups to begin their investment journey in mutual funds. To encourage financial distributors and platforms to participate in this financial inclusion effort, they will be …

SEBI floats consultation paper on ‘sachetisation’ of mutual funds; seeks public comment
2 months ago

SEBI floats consultation paper on ‘sachetisation’ of mutual funds; seeks public comment

The Hindu  

To increase the reach and facilitate participation from low-income groups in mutual funds, regulator SEBI on Wednesday floated a consultation paper on ‘sachetisation’ of mutual funds. In its consultation paper, SEBI has proposed a sachetised mutual fund product – small ticket systematic investment plan of ₹250. Elaborating on the proposal, SEBI said that the small ticket SIP – ₹250 SIP …

Thematic funds drive mutual fund growth in 2024, says Ventura Securities; these sectors saw most inflows
2 months, 1 week ago

Thematic funds drive mutual fund growth in 2024, says Ventura Securities; these sectors saw most inflows

Live Mint  

Sectoral and thematic funds have caught investors' fancy, garnering a staggering ₹1,09,711 crore in inflows, which is nearly 34 per cent of the total net collections, revealed a recent report by Ventura Securities. The report also noted that thematic funds experienced a remarkable 488 per cent growth in net collections from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the growing investor preference for …

Compounding: ₹1 lakh investment in this mutual fund would have swelled to over ₹4 crore in 29 years; check how
2 months, 1 week ago

Compounding: ₹1 lakh investment in this mutual fund would have swelled to over ₹4 crore in 29 years; check how

Live Mint  

Investing in a mutual fund consistently can yield good returns. If someone had invested ₹1 lakh in this scheme at the time of launch, it would have grown to a whopping ₹4.07 crore since the scheme has given a CAGR return of 22.81 per cent. 1 26.65% 1.26 lakh 3 25.87% 1.99 lakh 5 28.93% 3.56 lakh 10 17.75% 5.12 …

Mutual fund SIP inflows crossed ₹2.89 lakh crore in 2024; contributions peaked in December
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mutual fund SIP inflows crossed ₹2.89 lakh crore in 2024; contributions peaked in December

Live Mint  

In the calendar year 2024, mutual fund investors' investment through the SIP route touched ₹2,89,227 crore with the highest contribution of ₹26,459 crore in December. The mutual fund industry’s net AUM stood at ₹66.93 lakh crore as of December 2024. Month SIP inflow Jan 18,838 Feb 19,187 March 19,271 April 20,371 May 20,904 June 21,262 July 23,332 Aug 23,547 Sep …

Equity mutual fund investments soar in December: SIPs hit record Rs 26,459 crore amid market volatility
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Equity mutual fund investments soar in December: SIPs hit record Rs 26,459 crore amid market volatility

India TV News  

Equity mutual fund investments surged by a whopping 14 per cent to Rs 41,156 crore by December 2024, despite continued market volatility. Assets under management through SIPs amounted to Rs 13.63 lakh crore, nearly 20 per cent of the total AUM of the mutual fund industry. Total mutual fund assets are falling slightly As on December 31, 2024, mutual funds …

Mutual fund folios hit an all-time high of 22.5 crore in Dec; SIP inflows exceed ₹26,000 crore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mutual fund folios hit an all-time high of 22.5 crore in Dec; SIP inflows exceed ₹26,000 crore

Live Mint  

Mutual Fund folios hit at all-time high of 22,50,03,545 in December 2024, revealed the latest data released on Thursday by the Association of Mutual Funds in India. Retail mutual fund folios were at an all-time high of 17,89,93,911 for the month of December 2024, compared to 17,54,84,468 for the month of November 2024. The SIP contribution reached an all-time high …

AMFI data: Inflow into equity mutual funds rose 14% in December 2024 vs. November
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AMFI data: Inflow into equity mutual funds rose 14% in December 2024 vs. November

Live Mint  

Inflow into equity mutual funds recorded a 14.5 per cent jump in December, data released on Thursday by the Association of Mutual Funds in India revealed. December 2024 recorded an inflow of ₹41,155 crore in equity mutual funds, vis-a-vis ₹35,943.4 crore the previous month, a 14.49 per cent increase. Inflow into small-cap mutual funds rose 13.5 per cent to ₹4,667 …

Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds: Why opting for a direct plan can help you save more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds: Why opting for a direct plan can help you save more

Live Mint  

If you want to invest in a mutual fund scheme, there are primarily two options. In a direct plan, investors can invest directly in a mutual fund by creating an account on the AMC website. Direct vs Regular mutual funds The key difference between the two forms of investing is that regular mutual fund investors stand to earn a higher …

Alternate investment funds: An industry at risk of death by a thousand circulars
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alternate investment funds: An industry at risk of death by a thousand circulars

Live Mint  

Everybody loves a good fight; a clash of equals can be an engaging test of skills if fair play is assured. The Securities and Exchange Board of India had permitted AIFs to issue units as partly or fully paid, with RBI’s Form INVI allowing the same. Despite AIFs bringing in convertible currency funds, their $1.5 billion overseas investment allowance hasn’t …

SIP or STP: Which mutual fund investment option is best for you? | Know here
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SIP or STP: Which mutual fund investment option is best for you? | Know here

India TV News  

SIP or STP: Millions of investors use SIPs to invest in mutual funds regularly, but few are familiar with STP. In contrast, STP allows investors to invest a lump sum in a mutual fund, usually a debt fund, and gradually transfer it to equity funds at regular intervals. Key differences between SIP and STP Under SIP, money is deposited directly …

Mutual funds: Why passive funds can be a great choice for retail investors to invest in 2025?
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mutual funds: Why passive funds can be a great choice for retail investors to invest in 2025?

Live Mint  

If you are planning to invest in mutual funds this year, one of the dilemmas you may face is choosing between active and passive mutual funds. With the entry barrier for launching index mutual funds kept lower for passive schemes under this framework, retail investors are expected to find these schemes far more lucrative and tempting. They have brought in …

Mutual fund investment: Why smart investors would opt for SIPs in 2025?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mutual fund investment: Why smart investors would opt for SIPs in 2025?

Live Mint  

Mutual fund investment: As we enter 2025, the growing preference for Systematic Investment Plans in the Indian mutual fund industry continues to gain momentum. This strategy allows investors to remain focused on the long term and not influenced by short-term market dynamics," said Siddharth Maurya, Founder & Managing Director of Vibhavangal Anukulakara Private Limited As for new and small investors, …

Stock market this week: Top 5 stocks with the biggest gains and losses
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market this week: Top 5 stocks with the biggest gains and losses

Live Mint  

Top News The mutual fund industry witnessed a remarkable surge in Systematic Investment Plan contributions, reaching an all-time high of ₹25,320 crore in November. Despite market fluctuations, SIPs continue to attract investors due to their affordability, compounding benefits, and ability to mitigate risks through periodic investments. Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Limited, offers a positive outlook for FY …

Most underrated SIP hack to build a bigger mutual fund corpus
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Most underrated SIP hack to build a bigger mutual fund corpus

Live Mint  

Investors like to chase returns because a higher return would mean a higher corpus. Rank 3 Year period ended 26 Dec 2022 3 Year period ended 26 Dec 2024 1 Quant Flexicap JM Flexicap 2 PGIM India Flexicap HDFC Flexicap 3 Parag Parikh Flexicap Motilal Oswal Flexicap Source: AMFI So, what should you do? As cliched as it may seem, …

Specialized Investment Funds: The next investment frontier for an affluent India
3 months ago

Specialized Investment Funds: The next investment frontier for an affluent India

Live Mint  

India’s capital market participation has got a significant boost with the introduction of a new investment product category: Specialized Investment Funds. India's household financial assets are growing at a compound annual growth rate of ~12% per Reserve Bank of India estimates, with equities and mutual funds capturing a larger portfolio share. From FY20 to FY24, mutual fund assets under management …

Mutual Funds: Total asset size spikes 40% in a year, individuals own lion’s share as equity schemes turn favourites
3 months ago

Mutual Funds: Total asset size spikes 40% in a year, individuals own lion’s share as equity schemes turn favourites

Live Mint  

The total assets managed by the mutual fund industry jumped nearly 40 per cent in a year to ₹68.05 trillion in November 2024, a 39.59 per cent jump over November 2023, according to the latest data from the Association for Mutual Funds in India. Equity vs debt The data further reveals that the proportionate share of equity-oriented schemes was 59.7 …

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