MULTI CAP FUND
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund adds Bharti Airtel and Nesco to its portfolio in May
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, India’s largest flexi cap fund by AUM, added Bharti Airtel and Nesco to its portfolio in May, buying 1.17 crore and 89,469 shares respectively. The fund exited no stocks but raised exposure in eight existing holdings, including Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, HDFC Bank, Coal India, Zydus Lifesciences, Cipla, and EID Parry.
Cred’s down round; Blinkit’s food safety woes
Happy Tuesday! Cred has raised fresh funding at a steep cut in valuation. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
New Zealand's new visa policy to allow migrants’ parents to visit for up to 10 years
New Zealand will launch the Parent Boost visa in September, allowing parents of citizens and residents multi-entry stays of up to five years, renewable once for a total of 10 years. Applicants must have health insurance, meet character and income criteria, and be sponsored by a resident. This visa aims to attract skilled migrants and boost economic growth, replacing shorter current visitor visa limits.
NFO Alert: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund launches healthcare and wellness fund
Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management has introduced the Baroda BNP Paribas Health and Wellness Fund. This open-ended equity scheme focuses on healthcare and wellness companies. The NFO is open until June 23. The fund aims to capitalize on growth in the healthcare sector. India's healthcare expenditure is expected to increase.
30 equity mutual funds down by over 10% from their 52-week high NAVs
Around 30 equity mutual funds have declined over 10% from their 52-week high NAVs, with flexi cap funds leading the list of underperformers. NJ Flexi Cap Fund, Shriram Flexi Cap Fund, and Samco Flexi Cap Fund experienced significant drops. Conversely, funds like SBI Focused Equity Fund and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund reached their 52-week high NAVs on June 6.
Know Your Fund Manager | Jitendra Sriram, Senior Fund Manager - Equity, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
Jitendra Sriram, Senior Fund Manager at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, shares his journey from engineering to finance, highlighting the influence of India's economic liberalization on his career. He manages significant assets across various equity and hybrid schemes, employing a BMV framework focusing on business resilience, management competence, and valuation.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Volatility may linger, but double-digit returns still possible in 2025: Manish Jain
Manish Jain of Centrum Broking remains optimistic about Indian equities, anticipating double-digit returns in 2025 despite global uncertainties. He highlights range-bound market volatility, the impact of US bond yields, and attractive sectors like banks, healthcare, and defence. Jain advocates a bottom-up approach, focusing on value and growth stocks for long-term investment.
Not a hard and fast rule, but using this ratio increases probability of getting it right: 7 stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%
How do you value a stock? Which has a high valuation, and which is cheap? It all depends on the ratio you use to ascertain value. Consider this example: Twelve years back, the stock of an MNC FMCG company was quoting at a PE multiple of 44. At that time, the Nifty’s PE was at 25. Since then, the market capitalization of the stock has grown 10 times and its PE ratio today stands at 65. On the other hand, there was a construction company quoting at a PE multiple less than 15 around the same time, but its market capitalization today is half of what it was 12 years ago. See how relying solely on the PE ratio creates hurdles in the way of wealth creation?
Make India’s growth story & your stock story same: 6 stocks representing the confidence of growth but confusion of stock prices
In the market downturn between October 2024 to March 2025, many stocks that were stars of the bull run of early 2024 suffered sharply in the initial phase. But, some of them recovered to form new highs. These stocks moved up sharply because they are seen as part of the India growth story. So, their businesses are bound to grow. Now, the key question: As the markets are still volatile and these stocks have had a sharp run-up, should you sell and book profits? The choice is between believing in India's growth story or giving in to the fear that stock prices bring to the table.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in June 2025
Small cap mutual funds invest in very small companies or their stocks. According to the Sebi mandate, small cap funds must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks.
Nirmala Sitharaman backed consumption over capex. But guess who’s making billions
Despite the Union Budget's focus on consumption, capital goods stocks have significantly outperformed, with the BSE Capital Goods Index soaring 10%. This rally, fueled by strong order pipelines and high manufacturing capacity utilization, has added Rs 1.85 lakh crore in market value. Experts suggest this capex revival is a multi-year phenomenon, driven by government initiatives and healthy corporate balance sheets.
Should you consider starting SIP or lumpsum in a momentum index fund right now?
Momentum index funds are volatile and better suited for SIPs over lump-sum investments, especially amid market corrections. Experts advise keeping them as part of a satellite portfolio, not core holdings. Despite short-term underperformance, momentum has shown long-term outperformance. SIPs help manage risk and benefit from market cycles patiently.
Smallcap mutual funds emerge as top performers in May with average return of 8%. Opportunity or time for caution?
Smallcap mutual funds outperformed in May, delivering an average return of 8.2%, with DSP, Quantum, and Motilal Oswal Small Cap Funds leading. Experts attribute the surge to valuation corrections, improved sentiment, and domestic inflows. However, caution is advised as volatility remains high. Smallcap schemes suit aggressive investors with a long-term horizon and are not recommended for beginners.
Pick undervalued, high-quality stocks: Sonam Srivastava's 2025 playbook
Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the market, highlighting the strength in small and mid-cap stocks. She recommends focusing on sectors like industrials, capital goods, and consumption, while advising a balanced approach to investing. Investors should gradually build positions in high-quality stocks, considering diversification and a core-satellite approach for new entrants.
Volatile Markets and SIPs: What should mutual fund investors do?
In a volatile market, experts urge investors to continue SIPs, emphasising long-term benefits, disciplined investing, and compounding. Despite recent market recovery, attractive valuations—especially during dips—make a strong case for continuing or increasing SIPs. Experts also suggest staggering lump-sum investments, opting for large-cap, multi-asset, or international funds to diversify and manage risks effectively.
Balanced advantage vs. Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds: Which should investors choose?
Balanced Advantage Funds and Multi Asset Allocation Funds offer different risk-return profiles. Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically shift between equity and debt. Multi Asset Funds invest in equity, debt, and commodities like gold. BAFs aim for equity-like returns with less volatility. Multi Asset Funds provide diversification across assets. Investors should choose based on their risk tolerance and investment goals.
Equity mutual funds offer up to 19% return in May, sectoral & thematic funds take lead
Equity mutual funds performed well in May. Sectoral and thematic funds led the gains. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped with a 19.46% return. HDFC Defence Fund followed closely. Some funds, however, showed negative returns. Axis US Treasury Dynamic Bond ETF FoF saw the biggest loss. Healthcare funds also experienced declines. The analysis highlights fund performance in May.
Nifty up 13% from April’s low. How should mutual fund investors alter their investment strategy?
With Nifty 50 rising nearly 13% from April’s low to 25,001, experts advise mutual fund investors—especially those with a long-term horizon—to stay invested despite profit-booking temptations. They recommend reviewing asset allocation, rebalancing portfolios, continuing SIPs, and using staggered investments for lump-sum amounts to manage risks and capitalise on market growth.
30 equity mutual funds multiply lumpsum investments by over 2 times in 3 years
An ETMutualFunds analysis found that 30 equity mutual funds doubled investor wealth over the past three years. Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund led with 2.34x growth and 32.85% CAGR. Most top performers were midcap and small-cap funds. Investors should consider risk appetite and goals before investing.
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