The retail sector has had an impressive journey amid rising prices and inflationary pressures. Retail sales grew in July, lifting investor confidence and easing concerns over the economy’s health following three straight months of weak job growth. Given this situation, retail and discretionary funds are looking increasingly attractive for investment. Investing in funds, such as
Several mutual funds have started launching multi-factor funds. Unlike single-factor funds, these funds invest across factors such as value, quality, momentum, low volatility. Different factors tend to do well in different phases of market and such funds aim to offer diversified exposure and navigate better through changes in market phases. This article explains what multi-factor
While Indian equities have been weighed down by substantial US tariffs, modest Q1 earnings, and sustained selling by overseas investors, domestic retail investors have maintained their confidence in the fundamentals of the economy, shrugging off these near-term headwinds as they pump record funds into mutual funds in July. As per the data released by AMFI
How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend
Indian equities have experienced bouts of volatility over the past couple of years, triggered by various headwinds such as unfavourable geopolitical developments, election-related uncertainties in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, inflationary pressures, and trade war scenarios. Even during these volatile market conditions, some equity mutual funds have managed to more than double
SBI Mutual Fund, one of the largest mutual fund houses in India, has assets under management (AUM) of over Rs 11 lakh crore. With a strong banking legacy and research-driven investment strategies, the fund house has over the years built a special trust among investors. The fund house currently offers more than 125 schemes, and
Top 5 International Funds With Highest 1-year Return: It’s not easy to invest in stocks of leading international companies such as Nvidia, Meta, Amazon Inc, or Tesla. But international mutual funds provide that opportunity. International funds invest in equity funds, index funds, and exchange-traded funds that have the stocks of high-potential globally renowned companies. These
Individual investors’ share in India’s mutual fund industry has expanded nearly eight times in the past decade, outpacing the industry’s overall sixfold growth, according to Franklin Templeton India Mutual Fund. Individual investors now account for more than 61% of total mutual fund assets under management (AUM). Retail investors contribute 27.01% while high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) make
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The US Supreme Court’s choice to take up a dispute next term over activist investors’ ability to challenge corporate resolutions signals the justices are eager to clarify a major tenet of investment fund operations. The high court this week agreed to scrutinize a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holding