Investing In Mutual Funds
Easy steps to help the lay investor get started investing in mutual funds
MFs present a great option if you aren't confident about investing in stocks and other asset classes on your own. But you must consider certain factors before choosing a fund house or scheme
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Mutual funds see muted growth in 2022, expect better days in new year
After a spectacular 2021, the mutual fund industry failed to continue the momentum this year with the growth in asset base, investors count and flows subsiding in 2022 on volatile market conditions, but the New Year is expected to be relatively better. The industry grew at a slower pace in 2022, mainly due to global headwinds, including the Russia-Ukraine war, supply chain bottlenecks and a decadal high global inflation coupled with rising interest rates. The 2021 growth was mainly braced by a rally in the stock markets. The assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry rose by 7 per cent or Rs 2.65 lakh crore in 2022. This was way lower than a surge of nearly 22 per cent or an increase of close to Rs 7 lakh crore in the asset base seen in 2021, data from the Association of Mutual Fund Industry (Amfi) showed. Swapnil Bhaskar, Head of Strategy, Niyo, said the mutual fund industry growth in 2023 is expected to be in line with the current trend with estimated assets under .
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MFs focus on large-cap in Q2, markets bet on public sector companies
Fund managers say PSUs look attractive as valuations are cheap and possibility of strategic sales offers room for value unlocking
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Large cash positions for long can affect fund's performance
Fund managers holding over 10% cash for a short period are looking for suitable opportunities
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