KOTAK MULTI ASSET ALLOCATION FUND
Explained: How is Specialised Investment Fund different from mutual funds, PMS, and AIF
SIF aims to provide sophisticated investors with more flexible investment opportunities while ensuring regulatory oversight.
Silver ETFs offer upto 7% return in one week. Will the uptrend continue?
Silver ETFs delivered up to 7% returns in a week, averaging 6.29%. UTI Silver ETF led gains, supported by rising industrial demand, safe-haven appeal, and geopolitical tensions. Over the past month, most silver ETFs delivered double-digit returns amid bullish market sentiment.
Nilesh Shah praises RBI’s bold rate cut, says even Trump may urge Fed to follow
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised markets with a significant 50 basis point repo rate cut to 5.50% and a 100 basis point CRR reduction. Nilesh Shah believes this bold move will positively impact bond and equity markets, even suggesting the U.S. Federal Reserve might follow suit.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Small cap mutual funds invest in very small companies or their stocks. According to the Sebi mandate, small cap funds must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks.
Cash isn't king! Radhika Gupta explains why sitting idle doesn't work in mutual funds
Edelweiss Mutual Fund maintains low cash levels, believing in stock picking over market timing. Radhika Gupta highlights SIPs as a reliable investment strategy. Smallcap returns have recovered, but earnings growth is crucial. The firm avoids taking cash calls in equity funds, focusing on sector selection. Gupta advises a balanced asset allocation with fixed income, gold, and international funds.
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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.
Jubilant’ Bhartia's Rs 5,650 cr NCDs for coke bottler stake oversubscribed 1.9 X as AMCs double down
HDFC AMC and other leading asset managers heavily invested in Jubilant Bhartia Group's NCDs, which aimed to raise ₹5,650 crore for acquiring a stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings. The bond offerings were oversubscribed, indicating strong investor confidence. The issues, priced at 8.66% and 8.79% respectively, attracted major players like Nippon India and Franklin Templeton.
43% of Indian HNIs save less than 20% of their income, says Marcellus–D&B Wealth 2025 survey
The India Wealth Survey 2025, which surveyed 465 households across 28 cities, revealed that 43% of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) save less than 20% of their post-tax income, despite aspiring for early retirement, entrepreneurial ventures, and financial stability for their children.
Which mutual funds are scoring high on value, quality and momentum factors: Insights from Share.Market’s MF scorecard
PPFAS Mutual Fund: Based on Share.Market’s CRISP Mutual Funds Scorecard, funds with high exposure to Value and Momentum styles outperformed across most categories over the past five years. Consistent performers include Nippon India, HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Franklin Templeton, and PPFAS Mutual Funds, with a strong focus on Quality, Value, and balanced investment styles driving sustained success.
Smallcap mutual funds emerge as top performers in May with average return of 8%. Opportunity or time for caution?
Smallcap mutual funds outperformed in May, delivering an average return of 8.2%, with DSP, Quantum, and Motilal Oswal Small Cap Funds leading. Experts attribute the surge to valuation corrections, improved sentiment, and domestic inflows. However, caution is advised as volatility remains high. Smallcap schemes suit aggressive investors with a long-term horizon and are not recommended for beginners.
Beware of social media fraudsters masquerading as me: Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund
Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah warned investors against fraudsters impersonating him on social media, sharing fake stock tips. He clarified he never gives stock-specific advice and urged users to report impersonators.
US yields are America’s headache, but DXY may be world’s concern: Kotak Equities
Kotak Institutional Equities suggests rising US bond yields reflect domestic fiscal concerns rather than growth optimism. A weakening US dollar, however, poses broader global risks, potentially reshaping investment strategies and capital flows. While US yields may be a localized issue, a declining dollar index could trigger asset repricing and influence financial stability worldwide, but India seems insulated.
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.
Pick undervalued, high-quality stocks: Sonam Srivastava's 2025 playbook
Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the market, highlighting the strength in small and mid-cap stocks. She recommends focusing on sectors like industrials, capital goods, and consumption, while advising a balanced approach to investing. Investors should gradually build positions in high-quality stocks, considering diversification and a core-satellite approach for new entrants.
Fund Manager Talk | Why Kotak MF believes that India's manufacturing boom is just getting started
Kotak Manufacture in India Fund is capitalizing on India's industrial growth, fueled by supportive policies and rising capital expenditure. The fund, employing a diversified, market cap-agnostic approach, has delivered a CAGR of around 22% in the last three years.
Volatile Markets and SIPs: What should mutual fund investors do?
In a volatile market, experts urge investors to continue SIPs, emphasising long-term benefits, disciplined investing, and compounding. Despite recent market recovery, attractive valuations—especially during dips—make a strong case for continuing or increasing SIPs. Experts also suggest staggering lump-sum investments, opting for large-cap, multi-asset, or international funds to diversify and manage risks effectively.
Balanced advantage vs. Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds: Which should investors choose?
Balanced Advantage Funds and Multi Asset Allocation Funds offer different risk-return profiles. Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically shift between equity and debt. Multi Asset Funds invest in equity, debt, and commodities like gold. BAFs aim for equity-like returns with less volatility. Multi Asset Funds provide diversification across assets. Investors should choose based on their risk tolerance and investment goals.
Equity mutual funds offer up to 19% return in May, sectoral & thematic funds take lead
Equity mutual funds performed well in May. Sectoral and thematic funds led the gains. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped with a 19.46% return. HDFC Defence Fund followed closely. Some funds, however, showed negative returns. Axis US Treasury Dynamic Bond ETF FoF saw the biggest loss. Healthcare funds also experienced declines. The analysis highlights fund performance in May.
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund announces changes in fundamental attribute of multi-asset solution FoF; check details
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund will change the fundamental attributes of its Franklin India Multi-Asset Solution FoF, renaming it Franklin India Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF. Effective July 4, 2025, the scheme will shift focus to debt and arbitrage strategies with a revised asset allocation and no exit load. Investors can redeem without a load between June 4–July 3, 2025.
Edelweiss Mutual Fund crosses Rs 1.50 lakh crore AUM: Radhika Gupta shares Rs 150 coin
Edelweiss Mutual Fund crossed ₹1.5 lakh crore in AUM, coinciding with BSE’s 150th anniversary. CEO Radhika Gupta highlighted the milestone and showcased tax-efficient mutual fund strategies. Edelweiss Multi Asset Allocation Fund led returns among fixed-income alternatives with 9.27% in one year.
An underrated solution, finding its due: Radhika Gupta reacts on tax-efficient options beyond equities
With stock market volatility, Edelweiss Mutual Fund highlights its Multi Asset Allocation Fund as a tax-efficient fixed income alternative. Radhika Gupta, CEO, emphasizes the fund's consistent returns and low risk, leveraging arbitrage across asset classes. The fund, along with arbitrage funds and precious metal ETFs, gains traction among risk-averse investors seeking better post-tax returns.
Prime Offices Fund acquires 3,00,000 sq ft commercial property in Delhi for Rs 760 Crore
Nuvama and Cushman & Wakefield's Prime Offices Fund bought a building in Delhi. The fund acquired 300,000 sq ft of space in Saket for Rs 760 crore. Kotak Alternate Asset Managers sold the Prius Platinum building. The property is mostly leased and generates good rental income. The fund aims to invest in top-tier office spaces across India's major cities.
Nifty up 13% from April’s low. How should mutual fund investors alter their investment strategy?
With Nifty 50 rising nearly 13% from April’s low to 25,001, experts advise mutual fund investors—especially those with a long-term horizon—to stay invested despite profit-booking temptations. They recommend reviewing asset allocation, rebalancing portfolios, continuing SIPs, and using staggered investments for lump-sum amounts to manage risks and capitalise on market growth.
Top tax-efficient MF strategies for risk-averse investors
As equity valuations soar, risk-averse affluent investors are exploring tax-efficient alternatives beyond the stock market. Arbitrage funds, income plus arbitrage FoFs, multi-asset allocation, and precious metal funds are gaining popularity. These strategies offer compelling post-tax returns compared to traditional fixed income, while minimizing direct equity exposure, attracting tax-conscious capital allocation.
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