Quant Funds
Faster funds, more flexibility: How T+0 settlement cycle benefits investors
T+0 is currently in a beta phase. This means it's only being implemented for a limited number of stocks (around 25) and with a select group of brokers.
Adani rout creates a dent in Quant MF portfolios as key holdings shed 24%
At the end of January, Quant MF had close to Rs 950 crore investment in Adani Ports and Ambuja Cement
 "Adani rout creates a dent in Quant MF portfolios as key holdings shed 24%")
Quant Active Fund: Long-term outperformance via active portfolio churn
The fund is managed by Ankit Pande, Vasav Sahgal, and Sanjeev Sharma
 "Quant Active Fund: Long-term outperformance via active portfolio churn")
Opt for thematic offerings only if you can time your entry and exit
Most investors should stick to diversified funds where fund manager has the leeway to exit non-performing themes and sectors
 "Opt for thematic offerings only if you can time your entry and exit")
Let quant funds build track record before investing, say analysts
These funds select stocks by applying quantitative parameters or filters
 "Let quant funds build track record before investing, say analysts")
A $69 mn India quant fund returns over 19%, trounces BSE in pandemic year
The DSP fund's strong showing comes in a year that has seen unpredictable market reversals whipsaw quant investors globally, with profound changes wrought by the pandemic
 "A $69 mn India quant fund returns over 19%, trounces BSE in pandemic year")
Explained: How quant funds eliminate fund manager subjectivity
Currently, most funds in this category have a short track record
 "Explained: How quant funds eliminate fund manager subjectivity")
Secret behind stellar performance of India's oldest, smallest quant fund
Even as profit expectations got smashed due to the pandemic, the Nippon India funds model fared better as it didn't have earnings estimates in its quantitative model
 "Secret behind stellar performance of India's oldest, smallest quant fund")
Covid-19: FPIs pull out record Rs 1.1 trn in March, highest withdrawal ever
The outflow of funds in March comes after six consecutive months of investment by FPIs since September 2019
 "Covid-19: FPIs pull out record Rs 1.1 trn in March, highest withdrawal ever")
Quant funds remove human bias but may not outperform during bull run
If you are looking to invest in mutual funds which hold good quality stocks and minimises the risk of losses in falling markets, Quant Funds could be a good option
 "Quant funds remove human bias but may not outperform during bull run")
Quant funds are suitable for savvy investors with equity portfolio
They can substitute a portion of their large-cap funds with a mix of index ETFs and rule-based schemes
 "Quant funds are suitable for savvy investors with equity portfolio")
