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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are passive schemes which track market indices. ETFs invest in a basket of securities which replicate the benchmark index. Unlike actively managed mutual fund schemes, ETFs do not aim to beat the index, they merely track the index as closely as possible. Since ETFs are passive funds, they...

Diversification refers to building a portfolio with multiple assets to reduce the risk associated with a single asset. For example, a diversified equity fund invests in a portfolio of stocks across different industry sectors and market capitalization segments. Diversification can also mean investments across different asset classes...

360 ONE Focused Equity Fund, erstwhile IIFL Focused Equity Fund, is one of the best performing focused funds. In the last 1 year, 360 One Focused Equity Fund ranks among the top 3 funds (Mutual Fund Trailing Returns - Equity Focused).

There is great demand for small cap funds among retail investors over the past few months. In each of the months of this financial (FY 2023-24) on a year to date basis, small cap funds attracted the largest net inflows among all actively managed equity mutual fund categories. In April, May, June and July 2023, small cap...

Blue chip stocks are very large corporations with strong nationwide or even global reputations. Based on market capitalization, they are the largest of the large cap stocks (100 largest companies by market capitalization). Though there is no regulatory guidance on what constitutes a blue chip stock, many...

Balanced Advantage Funds, also known as Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds, are hybrid mutual funds which manage their asset allocation dynamically between equity and debt. The asset allocation will change depending on market conditions using quantitative asset allocation models. This is the un-hedged...

HDFC Flexicap Fund, erstwhile HDFC Equity Fund, has a wealth creation track record of over 28 years. The fund was launched in 1995 and is among the oldest diversified equity funds in India. Rs 10,000 invested in the fund at the time of its inception would have grown to more than Rs 13 lakhs as on 31st July 2023...

On 15th August 2023, we will celebrate the 76th anniversary of our Independence. This is a day of great pride for all Indians. For the last 76 years, India as a nation has made great progress. India’s share of global GDP (in PPP terms) was just 3.8% just after Independence. Today India is the 5th largest...

When it comes to index funds, most investors usually think about Nifty 50 Index funds or Nifty Index Funds. There are several reasons why Nifty Index Funds are popular. The Nifty 50 Index is also known as the barometer of the stock market in India. The index comprises the largest 50 companies by market...

Our Independence Day, 15th August is a day of immense pride for all Indians. India’s independence set her on a path of progress. Today India is the 5th largest economy of the world and one of the fastest growing major economies of the world. According to IMF forecasts India’s GDP growth rate in CY 2023 will be...