Investing in equity through Systematic Investment Plans offers greater predictability and reduced risk over extended periods.
A study reveals that longer tenures, ideally 10 years or more, allow investors to navigate market cycles and benefit from rupee cost averaging.
Equity mutual fund inflows dropped sharply in May to a 12-month low. The decline came amid concerns over the West Asia conflict. Systematic Investment Plan flows stayed largely steady.
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Retail investors put ₹38,440 crore into equity mutual funds last month, a modest decline from March levels. The dip occurred amid uncertainty over oil prices and lower SIP collections.
Equity mutual fund managers often keep cash reserves to handle market conditions and investor needs.
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Twenty-three companies in India's BSE 100 index have delivered weak annual returns over the past three years. Many of these stocks now trade below their historical valuations. The underperformance is concentrated in consumer, IT and BFSI sectors.