BEST CONSERVATIVE HYBRID FUNDS TO INVEST
Global market volatility dents net inflows in equity mutual funds to drop by 22% in May: ICRA Analytics
Equity mutual funds saw a 22% drop in net inflows in May due to global market volatility. ICRA Analytics reports a decline in domestic ETF inflows as well. The Indian mutual fund industry's AUM grew by 22.55% year-on-year. Gold ETFs experienced significant growth. SIP accounts and contributions also increased.
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in June 2025
Balanced advantage funds invest in a mix of stocks, debt, and arbitrage opportunities. These funds decide their equity exposure depending on key market ratios or in-house parameters. They invest less in stocks when the market is very high or valuations are stretched. They invest more in equity when stocks are available at attractive valuations. In short, BAFs do the job of juggling equity exposure for investors.
Nissan launches new Leaf in push to revive its electric mojo
Nissan is launching a new version of its Leaf EV, aiming to revitalize its position in the market after falling behind Tesla. The third-generation Leaf, a crossover with increased battery capacity, faces challenges including tariffs and cooling EV demand in the U.S. where hybrids are preferred.
Looking for stable returns and tax efficiency?
Income + Arbitrage Fund of Funds offer a blend of debt and arbitrage strategies, aiming for stable returns and tax efficiency. These funds invest in debt for steady income and use arbitrage to capitalize on market differences. Ideal for those seeking moderate risk and better tax-adjusted returns than traditional fixed income options, especially with a medium-term investment horizon.
AIFs and wealth managers flock to mutual fund licences amid SEBI’s SIF push
India’s mutual fund industry is expanding as alternative investment and wealth management firms enter the space. With SEBI's evolving regulations and tax advantages favoring mutual funds over AIFs and PMS, entities like AlphaGrep, JioBlackRock, and Quant are transitioning or launching SIFs, signaling a structural shift in investment offerings and investor preferences.
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Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Arbitrage funds are taxed like equity mutual funds. This means they qualify for long term capital gains tax of 12.5% if investments are held for more than a year. If investments are for less than a year, short term capital gains tax of 20% will be applicable.
Fired employee’s ₹12 lakh severance sparks hunt for the ‘generous’ company
A Reddit post about a man receiving ₹12 lakh as severance after being fired sparked widespread curiosity, with users more interested in uncovering the identity of the 'generous' employer than giving investment advice. The viral thread turned into a hunt for the mystery company, while some eventually offered suggestions on how to wisely invest the windfall.
AlphaGrep receives Sebi’s in-principle approval to sponsor mutual fund
AlphaGrep Securities, a leading quantitative investment firm specializing in systematic strategies, has announced that it has received the in-principle approval from SEBI to sponsor a mutual fund.
InCred Money enters into retail broking with Stocko acquisition
InCred Money is set to acquire South Asian Stocks Limited (Stocko), a discount broker with a daily turnover of ₹1 lakh crore, marking InCred Group's entry into retail broking. Stocko will be rebranded as InCred Stocko and integrated into InCred Money, expanding its digital wealth platform with equities and derivatives.
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Aggressive hybrid funds are one of the popular hybrid mutual fund categories. These schemes are mandated to invest in a mix of equity (or stocks) and debt. As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volatility better.
Growth and quality funds will make a comeback: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Head of Equity Harish Krishnan
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC is reshaping its equity strategies by focussing on process consistency, leveraging quant tools for disciplined investing, Harish Krishnan, Co-CIO and Head of Equity, tells Sanket Dhanorkar in an interview.
Diversifying your portfolio across mutual fund investment styles can get you better returns: Here’s why
Momentum, value, or quality? A fund’s style could be decisive for your portfolio.
Best value funds to invest in June 2025
When you are following value investing principles, there may be periods when your stocks would underperform in the market. All you need to do at that time is just to stick to your strategy and wait patiently. However, the last few years taught investors that it is not easy to follow. Many investors lost patience and they sold their investments.
Lumpsum vs SIP: Is caution killing the case for lumpsum?
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit record highs in May amid market rally. Investors are cautious about lumpsum investments due to geopolitical tensions and slowdown fears. Vishal Dhawan suggests hybrid equity funds for lumpsum investments. Equity mutual fund inflows dropped, while hybrid funds saw increased interest. Overall mutual fund inflows decreased, but total assets under management grew.
Best focused mutual funds to invest in June 2025
According to Sebi norms, focused equity mutual fund schemes must invest in a portfolio of maximum 30 stocks. These schemes have no other restrictions when it comes to investing- like flexi cap schemes they can invest in any market capitalisations and sectors. If that investment strategy appeals to you, you can get to know more about focused equity schemes.
Midcap mutual funds deliver 19% return in 3 months. Check top performers
Midcap mutual funds delivered an average return of 18.77% over the past three months, outperforming all equity fund categories. However, investor inflows declined for the second straight month in May, reflecting caution over high valuations and market volatility.
Best flexi cap mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Flexi cap mutual funds offer the fund managers the freedom to invest across market capitalisations and sectors/themes. It means the fund managers can invest anywhere based on his outlook on the market. Flexi cap schemes are typically recommended to moderate investors to create wealth over a long period of time. Ideally, one should invest in these schemes with an investment horizon of five to seven years.
Mutual fund SIP inflows at record high, rises marginally to Rs 26,688 crore
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit a record high of Rs 26,688 crore in May 2025, propelling the industry's AUM past Rs 70 lakh crore. Retail participation and consistent SIP inflows drove this growth, with contributing accounts reaching 8.56 crore. While equity inflows moderated, the industry marked its 51st consecutive month of positive equity inflows, showcasing maturing investment behavior.
ITI Mutual Fund launches new brand identity ‘Diviniti Specialized Investment Fund’
ITI Asset Management has launched Diviniti SIF, a new platform targeting the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) space. Positioned between mutual funds and PMS/AIFs, SIFs aim to offer flexible, innovative solutions across equity, hybrid, and debt categories. ITI AMC sees this as a strategic move to address evolving investor needs and reshape portfolio management in a dynamic investment landscape.
AMFI Data: Equity mutual fund inflows decline 22% to Rs 19,000 crore in May
Equity mutual funds witnessed a 22% decrease in inflows, reaching Rs 19,013 crore in May. Large-cap funds experienced a significant 53% drop, while mid-cap and small-cap funds saw declines of 15% and 20%, respectively. Flexi-cap funds remained the most attractive, securing the highest inflows at Rs 3,841 crore, closely followed by small-cap funds.
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2025
Tax saving mutual funds or ELSSs invest in stocks. Therefore, they have a very high risk. You should be aware of this aspect, especially if you are a first-time investor in equity mutual funds. Compared to your usual investments like Public Provident Fund or National Savings Certificate, etc, ELSSs do not offer guaranteed returns. You may even suffer losses in a bad market.
Best large & mid cap funds to invest in June 2025
According to mutual fund advisors, large & mid cap mutual funds will evolve over a long period. There will be schemes that will be inclined towards large cap stocks and some schemes will be leaning toward mid cap stocks. This will make it easier for investors to choose the schemes based on their risk tolerance.
Maximize Your Returns: The best equity savings funds for conservative investors
Investors seeking alternatives to traditional equity schemes due to high valuations can consider equity savings funds or conservatively managed hybrid funds. Equity savings funds offer a mix of equity, arbitrage, and bonds, primarily investing in large-cap stocks, and are taxed as equity products.
NFO Insight: Nippon Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF opens. Is it time to add this emerging category to your portfolio?
Nippon India Mutual Fund introduces the Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund, closing on June 11, aiming for stable returns through debt and arbitrage investments. Experts suggest these funds, with a mix of debt and arbitrage, offer tax-efficient returns for conservative investors with a 2-3 year horizon.
Top 10 mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Some people never proceed beyond collecting names of top funds because a lingering doubt about the veracity of the names always holds them back. No wonder, many investors keep visiting mutual fund forums for validation for years - even after they start investing. That is why ETMutualFunds decided to put out a list of top 10 mutual fund schemes.
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