Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) has launched Platinum SIF, a new brand under Mirae Asset Mutual Fund aimed at offering Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs). The move marks a shift in the fund house’s approach to product innovation. The company plans to introduce differentiated investment strategies across equity, hybrid, and fixed income categories within the mutual
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
When it comes to equity investing, the choice between flexi-cap funds and investing separately in large-, mid-, and small-cap funds depends on your investment style, risk tolerance, and market outlook. Large-cap funds primarily invest in the top 100 companies in India by market capitalization. These are industry leaders known for stable revenues, strong corporate governance,
Are you looking for relatively safe debt funds to invest for a few years? You can consider investing in Banking & PSU debt funds as these schemes have the mandate to invest at least 80% of their corpus in debt investments of banks, public sector undertakings, and public financial institutions. Mutual fund advisors say banking
Equity mutual funds are sitting on a record ₹2.15 lakh crore in cash as of April 2025. This marks the highest-ever cash pile held by mutual funds. This reflects cautious sentiment amid market uncertainty and expectations of a surge in supply. Cash levels in equity mutual funds have risen consistently over the past six months.
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
Technology mutual funds are ideal for investors seeking long-term growth and impressive returns. Improving industry fundamentals and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and data science, are key catalysts for the sector’s growth. In addition, most funds investing in securities from the technology sector take a growth-oriented approach that focuses on companies
Mutual fund advisors are recommending gilt funds to ‘aggressive’ or ‘sophisticated’ debt investors as they believe that gilt funds are likely to offer superior returns when the RBI may start cutting interest rates. They say gilt funds have the potential to offer double-digit returns in a falling interest rate scenario. If you want to benefit
In the realm of gold investments, many investors are initially attracted to the apparent simplicity and cost-efficiency of gold mutual funds, largely because they showcase a relatively low expense ratio. However, beneath the surface, a hidden cost often goes unrecognized—the dual expense ratio. Rajani Tandale, Senior Vice President of Mutual Funds at 1 Finance, said,
Are you looking for relatively safe debt funds to invest for a few years? You can consider investing in Banking & PSU debt funds as these schemes have the mandate to invest at least 80% of their corpus in debt investments of banks, public sector undertakings, and public financial institutions. Mutual fund advisors say banking