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Mutual Fund


You Can Now Gift Mutual Funds to Loved Ones....
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is trying to make possible. In a recent proposal, the regulator has introduced the idea of mutual fund investments through prepaid gift instruments (PPIs), essentially turning mutual funds into something you can gift like a voucher.

Gabriela Galeena
Mar 274 min read


What actually happened to Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund? : Understanding a Period of Underperformance
Diving into the "why" behing the underperfomance
Samuel Zachariah
Mar 256 min read


16% Returns in Balanced Advantage Funds: What’s Driving the Difference?
Balanced Advantage Funds dynamically adjust their exposure depending on market valuations, volatility, and macroeconomic conditions.

Gabriela Galeena
Mar 114 min read


IT Stocks Crashed 20%. What Happened to IT Mutual Funds?
When the IT sector plunged nearly 20%, most technology mutual funds followed the fall. But three funds: Edelweiss, Invesco, and WhiteOak managed to stay surprisingly resilient. A closer look at their portfolios reveals what sets them apart.

Gabriela Galeena
Mar 43 min read


Beyond Large Cap and Small Cap: What Are Multi-Factor Funds?
A study on the Multi-factor funds in India.

Gabriela Galeena
Feb 273 min read


From Top Performer to Under Pressure: What happened to Quant Small Cap Fund?
A quick analysis on why Quant Small Cap Funds experienced a significance drop in it's rankings.

Gabriela Galeena
Feb 252 min read


Best Smallcap Funds for 2026 A Data Driven Shortlist Based on Actual Returns and Risk Metrics
Smallcaps are heading into 2026 after a volatile but rewarding decade. But with over 25 funds in the category and each swinging harder than the benchmark it is not enough to look at short term returns or recent hype. So we filtered the entire smallcap universe based on two core metrics that genuinely matter:
Return Consistency 3,5, 10 Year Returns vs Benchmark
Risk Efficiency Sharpe Ratio plus Standard Deviation

Kiran S N
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Planning to Gift Mutual Funds to Loved Ones? Read this before making any decisions.
Mutual funds are an excellent way to invest and build wealth over time. However, there are situations when you may want to transfer your mutual fund units, whether it's to a family member, a friend, or even after a life-changing event. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can use a facility for mutual fund units held in a non-dematerialised format, an online-only facility to transfer or gift your mutual fund units. If you've ever wondered how to simplify your transfers,

Remin Francis I R
Oct 15, 20254 min read


Mutual Funds are buying these stocks. Do you have them in your portfolio? Eternal, Infosys...
Technology investments of ₹11,261 crore across 39 stocks demonstrated institutional commitment to India's digital transformation narrative. Despite US tariff concerns, fund managers viewed technology companies as long-term beneficiaries of global digitalization trends and India's competitive advantage in software services.

Kiran S N
Sep 19, 20252 min read


3 Essentials Every Investor Should Keep in Mind During Corrections. Investment strategies for corrections
The first instinct for many investors is to hit the sell button, but history shows that panic selling is the costliest mistake. Corrections typically last three to six months, after which markets recover. The smarter approach is to align your strategy with your investor personality.

Kiran S N
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Is Invesco India Mid Cap Fund the Big Opportunity Everyone’s Missing?
If you’ve been following mid-cap funds, you’d know the last one year has been anything but smooth. In fact, the benchmark for mid-cap stocks actually slipped by -4.32%, leaving many investors disappointed. But while the broader space struggled, the Invesco India Mid Cap Fund quietly pulled off something remarkable. It didn’t just survive the downturn; it thrived. Over the same one-year period, the fund delivered a strong 11.65% return, resulting in outperformance of more t

Remin Francis I R
Aug 29, 20253 min read


The Overlooked Multibaggers: Why Asset Management Companies (AMC) stocks in India Deserve Your Attention
According to the chairman of AMFI, Less than 5% of India’s 1.4 billion population actively participates in mutual funds, that's less than 70 million people....a stark contrast with mature markets such as the United States, where mutual fund penetration exceeds 50%.

Kiran S N
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Top Stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in July 2025. SBI, Infosys, TCS, Interglobe aviation in focus.
The buying activity was dominated by State Bank of India's record ₹10,520 crore purchase and on the sell side travel and hospitality stocks faced the largest redemptions. IndiGo Aviation's ₹2,378 crore sale and Eternal Limited's ₹1,602 crore divestment

Kiran S N
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Why Thematic Mutual Funds stopped performing: what happened, what survives, what to avoid
HDFC Defence Fund’s latest factsheet, something stood out. Just a year ago, this fund was the poster child of thematic success posting nearly 129% 1-year returns! But alongside that was a beta close to 4 and a standard deviation of ~20%. In short: high reward, yes...but seriously high risk.

Kiran S N
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Top 5 Stocks sold by mutual funds in June 2025: ICICI Bank, Reliance, Infosys and more
domestic mutual funds unloaded roughly ₹41,000 Crore worth of shares.....

Kiran S N
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Can Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund Disrupt Asset Management Like Jio Did to Telecom?
It raised ₹17,800 crore, a number that places it among the largest NFOs in Indian mutual fund history. And it did this not through aggressive marketing or complex product design, but by leveraging two critical advantages: Jio’s digital distribution network and BlackRock’s global investing credibility.

Krishna Priya
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Why long-term debt funds rise when interest rates fall ?
Long-duration debt funds invest in bonds with extended maturities. These bonds are highly sensitive to changes in interest rates.

Kiran S N
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Looking for clean and ethical Investing? These Indian Funds Might Be the Answer
Have you ever found yourself wondering if your money is working in ways that reflect your personal values? In a world where investing is no longer just about returns, ethical investing has become more relevant than ever. One powerful approach within this space is Shariah-compliant investing, an investment style guided by Islamic principles but open to anyone looking to invest in a more responsible and value-aligned manner. At its core, Shariah investing is about growing we

Remin Francis I R
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Do NRIs have to pay tax on mutual funds?
Without specific DTAA provisions deeming them as shares or explicitly making their gains taxable in India, they cannot be taxed under the same article as shares.

Kiran S N
Jun 22, 20254 min read


Top 5 Stocks Bought and Sold by Mutual Funds in May 2025
Notable exits included Max Financial Services Ltd. from the Financials sector, with a substantial sell value of ₹1133.28 crore.

Kiran S N
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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