Six passive mutual funds open for subscription

Six new passive mutual funds have opened for subscription in India, according to data from ACE MF. These funds offer options in equity indices, debt, and gold, with varying minimum investments and closing dates in late March and early April.

Investors in India now have the opportunity to subscribe to six passive mutual funds, all tracking specific indices or benchmarks. The details, sourced from ACE MF, highlight a range of investment choices catering to different risk profiles and goals, with minimum investments starting from Rs 100 up to Rs 5,000. Subscriptions are open now, but deadlines vary by fund. The lineup includes: - SBI Nifty Midcap 150 ETF: Closes on March 24, minimum investment Rs 5,000. This fund tracks the Nifty Midcap 150 index. - Edelweiss Nifty Large Midcap 250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund: Closes on April 1, minimum Rs 100. It combines large and midcap equities with government securities. - HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund: Closes on March 23, minimum Rs 100. Focused on short-term debt in the financial services sector. - HSBC Gold ETF FOF: Closes on March 25, minimum Rs 5,000. Provides exposure to gold through an ETF fund of funds. - Choice Nifty 50 Index Fund and Choice Nifty Next 50 Index Fund: Both from Choice Mutual Fund, closing on April 2, minimum Rs 1,000 each. These track the Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50 indices, respectively. Potential investors are advised to select funds based on their investment horizon, financial objectives, and risk tolerance. All funds are passive, meaning they aim to replicate index performance rather than actively manage portfolios.

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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.

Seven mutual fund NFOs and three SIFs are currently available for investors to subscribe. The offerings include a mix of ETFs, index funds and one contra fund along with specialized long-short strategies.

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Twelve equity mutual funds in India have achieved net asset values exceeding Rs 1,000, delivering up to 24% compound annual growth rates since their inception. Eleven of these funds have operated for more than 25 years, providing consistent double-digit returns amid market ups and downs. This performance underscores the value of long-term investment strategies for patient investors.

Indian fund managers directed fresh investments into pharmaceutical and non-banking financial companies during April. The moves targeted defensive stocks amid concerns over oil prices and tensions in West Asia.

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India's small-cap stocks surged 17.1% in April, marking their best monthly performance in at least a decade. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index rebounded sharply after a steep sell-off in March. Local investors snapped up undervalued stocks with strong growth potential.

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