Why Have Focused Funds Pulled Out Rs 27 Billion?

The outflows could be a result of a mix of factors led by the underperformance of some of the larger funds amid elevated return expectations. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Focused......

A glimmer of hope: Debt, hybrid funds may gain currency in Samvat 2080

Riding the wave of the equity market, the mutual fund (MF) industry experienced double-digit growth in Samvat 2079, concluding the Hindu calendar year close to the Rs 50 trillion assets under......

Low risk appetite only sees hunger for hybrids growing

Fund houses are exploring ways to differentiate themselves in the hybrid space. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com A relatively unknown hybrid fund variant, Balanced Hybrid, is about to see its......

Arbitrage funds back in favour as market volatility boosts returns

Arbitrage funds have recorded net inflows for three months straight, after steep outflows for half a year before that. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The trend changed as mutual fund (MF)......