Over 50 mutual fund SIPs give negative returns in 1 year. Should you pause, redeem, or continue?
Around 51 equity mutual fund SIPs show negative returns in the last year. Samco Flexi Cap Fund leads losses, followed by Quant funds. Experts advise against panicking. They suggest continuing SIPs for long-term benefits. Investors should track fund performance against peers. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gained, while small-cap indices declined. Investment decisions should align with risk appetite and goals. |
Mutual funds boost cash allocation to Rs 2.06 lakh crore in July amid weak Q1 earnings
Mutual funds increased their cash holdings in July after reducing them for two months. The overall cash allocation rose to Rs 2.06 lakh crore. SBI Mutual Fund held the most cash, followed by ICICI Prudential and HDFC Mutual Fund. PPFAS Mutual Fund had the highest cash percentage of its AUM. Fund managers hold cash for redemptions and investment opportunities. |
Gold price hits record high: Should you buy now or beware?
Gold prices in India have reached record highs. Experts attribute this to global economic uncertainty. US tariff policies and geopolitical tensions are factors. Central banks are diversifying into gold. Investors should consider gold as a long-term strategic asset. Gold ETFs and multi-asset funds are investment options. Experts advise a buy-on-dips strategy. Investors should align investments with their risk appetite. |
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Quant Small Cap Fund hikes stake in Jio Financial Services in July
Quant Small Cap Fund raised its stake in Jio Financial Services in July, adding nearly 45 lakh shares. The fund also increased exposure to six other stocks, added four new names, including Marathon Nextgen Realty and Anthem Biosciences, and exited two. Exposure in 83 stocks, including Adani Enterprises and LIC, remained unchanged. AUM stood at Rs 29,463 crore. |
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in ITC and 11 other stocks in July
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, the largest active flexi cap fund, increased its stake in ITC and eleven other stocks during July, adding significantly to its holdings in Power Grid Corporation of India and ICICI Bank. The fund also initiated a position in Motilal Oswal Financial Services while reducing its stake in IPCA Laboratories. |
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