Overnight funds in the fast lane
With more than quadrupled average net assets under management and doubling of investor folios in the last 10 months, overnight funds are witnessing hyper growth among debt mutual funds.
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Equity markets make a V-shaped recovery
The markets seem to have overcome over Budget blues as the benchmark Sensex rallied over 900 points on Tuesday.
Passive funds: The flavour of 2020?
Passive funds have captured the fancy of asset management companies and investors. Will index funds take off in 2020 and outperform actively managed large-cap funds?
Mutual funds focussed on debt in 2019
Net equity investments of mutual funds fell over 55%, while their investments in debt rose over 59% compared to 2018.
Caution is the investment mantra for 2020
While benchmark indices continue to hit new highs, the jury is divided on the fate of markets in the ensuing year.
SBI MF hopeful of better earnings trajectory
SBI Mutual Fund’s Navneet Munot is overweight on financials, industrials, and telecom. He expects credit funds to do well next year, and recommends gold as a hedge against a fragile global economy.
What investors in India can learn from John Bogle
Most Indian mutual funds underperform their benchmark. In these times, investors have much to learn from American investment guru John Bogle.
Smallcase: A new way to invest
Smallcase Technologies is trying to ignite investor interest by offering an alternative to mutual funds. Its run has been good so far. Next? A million-strong investor base by March 2020.
Lenders give Essel more time to repay debt
The Essel Group wanted a time extension to fetch better value for its assets including roads, green energy, and its flagship Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
A week of global shocks for markets
After the spike in crude oil price, the US Fed’s rate cut hurts equity indices and investor sentiments.
