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multi-asset allocation funds
Mutual funds & ETFs
Vidya Bala

Should you invest in multi-asset allocation funds?

Whenever the returns of any category tops equity fund returns, investor interest in such a category goes up. It’s the turn of the multi-asset allocation funds now. And going by the number of queries we have received, we know many of you want to know whether to invest in this category.

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Mutual funds & ETFs
Bhavana Acharya

Prime Reviews: ICICI Pru Alpha Low Vol 30 ETF NFO – a winning multi-factor combo?

It appears to be ETF season now with many AMCs lining up or launching ETFs. ICICI Pru AMC’s new ETF launch aims to mirror the Nifty Alpha Low Vol 30 index. This multi-factor index combines the long-term benefits of containing downsides (through low volatility factor) along with higher returns (through high-alpha stocks).

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gilt funds
Mutual funds & ETFs
Aarati Krishnan

Is it the time to buy gilt funds?

With interest rates on bank deposits, small savings schemes and most categories of debt funds taking a knock, many investors are on the lookout for that one miracle avenue that will give them high returns with capital safety. Gilt mutual funds, which invest only in government bonds, on the face of it, look very appealing today because of their high past returns.

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Justice
Mutual funds & ETFs
Vidya Bala

Franklin Investors – Neither the regulator nor regulated entity to your rescue. It’s the Court!

Now, with Franklin India AMC facing multiple lawsuits on the manner of winding up its six debt funds – the saga has taken a new turn.
• Lawsuits by unitholders against Franklin bring to light the fact that the rights of unitholders under SEBI regulations are ambiguous. It cannot simply be assumed that unitholders rights are limited to simply voting for liquidating a fund’s assets.
• In communicating with unitholders, Franklin’s line of argument also comes across as somewhat high-handed.

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