Mutual funds mobilised over ₹1 lakh crore through new offerings. Thematic and sectoral funds have recently gained popularity among both investors and fund houses. In FY25 alone, 52 such active schemes were launched — the highest number in any financial year so far. If one includes index and ETF funds based on sectoral themes like
Once shunned, it’s now been 18 months since spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds were finally given regulatory approval. And a few months after bitcoin ETFs were given the go-ahead, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did the same for ether in May 2024. So, we now have over a year’s worth of data to compare the
Investing in popular sectors or themes with the hope of beating the market can sound like a smart strategy. But in reality, consistently outperforming a diversified portfolio through active sector or thematic bets is as difficult as timing the market—often with results no better than a coin toss. The challenges of picking winners Sectors can
The Trump brand has been used to hawk cryptocurrencies, Bibles, steaks and guitars. Now the president’s media company is laying the groundwork to sell investment funds. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., which is majority owned by Donald Trump, plans to sell offerings tied to his agenda. The parent of the Truth Social platform, where
In today’s volatile markets, both in India and abroad, global investing has become more than just an option—it’s an important strategy for long-term wealth creation. According to Niranjan Avasthi, Senior Vice President at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, “If you want winning markets in your portfolio, you need to invest beyond India.” He points out that while