Mutual Funds and ETFs Articles

Key Takeaways: Six domestic mutual funds received 85,08,703 Fusion CX shares, representing 77.84% of the company's anchor allocation. The shares were distributed across 15 mutual fund schemes from Kotak Mahindra, ICICI Prudential, Motil

Mid-cap and small-cap mutual funds can give investors exposure to businesses that are still expanding, but they often react more sharply to shifts in earnings expectations, valuations and market liquidity. A fund’s strong historical return does not

Flexi-cap mutual funds give portfolio managers room to invest across large, mid-sized and small companies. This flexibility appeals to investors who want a single equity strategy that can adjust its mix as opportunities and valuations change. But fle

Key Takeaways HDFC Mutual Fund set October 14, 2026 as the effective date for merging HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund into HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund. The merger applies to unitholders of the maturing scheme who provided positive

Key Takeaways SEBI's filings portal shows a Bandhan Nifty Commodities Index Fund draft dated October 14, 2026. The filing represents a proposed scheme and should not be treated as confirmation that an NFO has opened. The Nifty C

Key Takeaways The Eminence Hybrid Long-Short Fund opened for subscription on October 14 and is scheduled to close on October 28, 2026. The SIF strategy combines equity long-short positions, special situations, arbitrage, derivatives and

Key Takeaways SEBI has notified the Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, which are scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2027. The PRIM framework allows portfolio managers to invest client money in direct plans of mutual funds, includ

Key Takeaways The SIP stoppage ratio declined to 78.53% in September 2026 from 81.05% in August, marking its fifth consecutive monthly fall. Monthly SIP contributions reached a record ₹32,490 crore, compared with ₹32,297 crore in August.

Key Takeaways Specialised Investment Funds had combined assets under management of ₹38,224 crore as of September 30, 2026, compared with about ₹2,010 crore in October 2025. The category has expanded to 17 asset management companies, while

Starting a mutual fund SIP does not require a large monthly income. An investor saving ₹500, ₹1,000 or ₹5,000 can develop an investment habit, but the amount alone does not determine which scheme is suitable. The purpose of the savings, the tim

Key Takeaways Motilal Oswal Large and Midcap Fund Direct Growth recorded an NAV of ₹40.28 on 13 October 2026, gaining 0.23%. The scheme recorded 5.71% over one year, 20.80% annualised over three years and 18.22% annualised over five y

Key Takeaways Kotak Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded an NAV of ₹20.94 on 13 October 2026, rising 0.73%. The scheme posted -1.05% over one year, 14.99% annualised over three years and 15.71% annualised over five years. HDF