Capitalmind Mutual Fund has launched its Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended dynamic equity scheme investing across market caps, closing on July 28. The fund aims for long-term capital appreciation, employing a rule-based active approach and quantitative factor-based methodologies. Experts advise caution with NFOs, suggesting investors consider existing funds with performance records, while highlighting flexi-cap funds' potential in volatile markets.
Quant Mutual Fund has launched its Quant Equity Savings Fund NFO, open till July 21. It targets regular income via arbitrage and debt, plus capital growth through limited equity exposure. Experts suggest caution, citing a lack of track record, overlap risks, and better outcomes via separate equity-debt fund combinations.
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has launched the Baroda BNP Paribas Health and Wellness Fund, an open-ended equity scheme open for subscription until June 23. The fund targets companies in the growing healthcare and wellness space, aiming to capitalise on long-term structural trends. CEO Suresh Soni sees this sector as a multi-decadal investment opportunity driven by rising life expectancy and healthcare demand.
Nippon India Mutual Fund introduces the Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund, closing on June 11, aiming for stable returns through debt and arbitrage investments. Experts suggest these funds, with a mix of debt and arbitrage, offer tax-efficient returns for conservative investors with a 2-3 year horizon.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund introduces the Motilal Oswal Services Fund. The new fund offer is now open for subscription until June 3. This scheme invests in the growing services sector. It aims for long-term capital appreciation. Experts advise caution with new fund offers. They suggest considering existing funds with performance history. The fund targets India's services sector growth.
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund has launched the Canara Robeco Multi Asset Allocation Fund, an open-ended scheme investing across equity, debt, gold, and silver. Experts suggest multi-asset funds offer diversification and cushion against market volatility, though some advise caution due to lack of control over asset allocation.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Motilal Oswal Infrastructure Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focused on India's infrastructure sector. While the fund aims to capitalize on government spending and GDP growth, experts advise caution due to the cyclical nature of sector-specific funds and the lack of historical performance data for NFOs.
Kotak Mutual Fund's new fund offer, the Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund, aims to capitalize on India’s fast-growing energy sector, including traditional and renewable energy. Experts suggest a cautious approach due to the fund’s thematic nature. It’s open for subscription until April 17 and offers a unique opportunity for long-term investors.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund introduced the ICICI Prudential Nifty EV & New Age Automotive ETF and its Fund of Funds for investors. This initiative aims to provide exposure to India's growing EV and new-age automotive sector, spanning various industry segments. The NFO is open for subscription until April 10, 2025.
SBI Mutual Fund’s new offerings, the SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund and SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF, focus on tracking the BSE PSU Bank Index. Experts advise caution, suggesting these be tactical rather than core investments due to the banking sector's cyclical nature.
WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund has introduced the WhiteOak Capital Equity Savings Fund, suitable for conservative investors seeking capital appreciation through equity, arbitrage, and debt instruments. Managed by a team of experts, the fund aims to balance returns and volatility, with tax efficiency being a notable advantage.
The scheme is an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking the BSE 200 Equal Weight Total Return Index. The investment objective of the scheme is to generate returns, before expenses, that are commensurate with the performance of the BSE 200 Equal Weight Total Return Index, subject to tracking error.
Helios Mutual Fund's new offering, Helios Mid Cap Fund, is open for subscription until March 6, focusing on long-term capital appreciation through mid-cap stocks. Experts advise caution with NFOs, suggesting potential investors wait for performance data before committing, and emphasize considering established mid-cap funds with track records.
DSP Mutual Fund's NFO for the DSP Nifty Private Bank Index Fund runs until February 28, targeting the private banking sector. Experts suggest caution with sectoral funds due to higher risk. Diversified equity funds are recommended for investors with low risk tolerance.
Angel One Asset Management Company has launched its first mutual fund offer with the Angel One Nifty Total Market Index Fund, open for subscription until February 21. This open-ended scheme tracks the Nifty Total Market Index, offering a simplified investment approach without the complexities of stock and portfolio manager selection.
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched the Edelweiss Consumption Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focusing on India's consumption theme. The NFO is open for subscription until February 14, with a minimum investment of Rs 100. Experts suggest this fund for long-term investors comfortable with its cyclical nature and India's consumption growth potential.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has introduced an NFO, the Motilal Oswal Innovation Opportunities Fund. Open from January 29 to February 24, it targets companies benefiting from innovation. Experts advise caution and recommend this fund for those with high-risk appetites and long-term horizons, due to its lack of historical data and potential sector concentration risks.
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund’s new energy sector fund, open for subscription from January 21 to February 4, aims to capitalize on India's growing energy demand. Despite potential, investors are advised to be cautious due to sector-specific risks and lack of historical performance data.
Groww Mutual Fund's NFO of Groww Nifty India Railways PSU Index Fund and ETF, benchmarked against Nifty India Railways PSU Index, opens for subscription until January 30. Experts advise caution due to recent sectoral valuation increases and suggest waiting for evaluations to cool down.
The minimum application amount for lumpsum investment is Rs 100 and any amount thereafter. The minimum instalment for SIP, STP, and SWP is Rs 100 and any amount thereafter. The scheme will offer direct and regular plans with both growth and IDCW options.
