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Consistent outperformers: 31 equity mutual funds beat their benchmarks in 3, 5, and 7 years
Around 31 equity mutual funds have outperformed their respective benchmarks in the last three, five, and seven years. ETMutualFunds analysed the performance of 164 equity mutual funds that have completed seven years of existence in the market.
MF Tracker: HDFC Small Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to Rs 1.14 crore in 17 years
HDFC Small Cap Fund marks 17 years. A monthly SIP of Rs 10,000 grows to Rs 1.14 crore. The fund outperforms its benchmark in the last six months and three years. Experts suggest small caps have growth potential. Investors should consider their risk appetite. The fund's top holdings are in healthcare, IT, and automobiles.
India-Pakistan tensions cap D-St gains on US trade deal hopes, FPI flows; Sensex adds 70 pts, Nifty above 24,300
Indian benchmark indexes ended in the green for a second straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential trade deal with the U.S. and sustained inflows from foreign portfolio investors.
'Equities are no longer optional': Qode’s Rishabh Nahar on navigating market uncertainty with quant strategy
Nahar believes the key to navigating such volatility lies in quantitative investing, but with a first-principles approach. He says, "Quant investing isn’t about secret algorithms. People often think of quant investing as a black box spitting out multibagger stocks.
Two Trades for Today: An abrasives solutions company for almost 10% surge, a mid-cap defence stock for 7% gain
Technical analysis identifies select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.
NFO Alert: UTI Mutual Fund launches multi-cap fund
UTI Mutual Fund has launched the UTI Multi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. The fund follows a 3S approach—Size, Sectors, and Style—and aims to deliver optimal diversification. Managed by Karthikraj Lakshmanan, it is benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI, with the NFO closing on May 13.
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Reliance fires up Dalal Street to over 1% rise
Reliance shares surged over 5% on Monday-the highest single-day gains since June 2024-to a market valuation of ?18.5 lakh crore, from ?17.6 lakh crore.
39% of equity mutual funds outperform respective benchmarks in March
38.64% of equity mutual funds outperformed benchmarks in March 2025, with large cap funds leading at 71.88%. Small cap funds underperformed with 10%. AUM grew 7.68%, and SIPs yielded over 12% annual return in top quartile funds.
Rs 2.3 lakh crore comeback: IT stocks roar to life, but are they running on low battery?
Indian IT stocks have seen a significant comeback, adding Rs 2.32 lakh crore in market value. The Nifty IT index has increased substantially. This surge occurs despite ongoing uncertainties in demand. Analysts suggest caution, viewing the rebound as technical rather than fundamentally driven. Attractive valuations and long-term opportunities exist. Focus is on monitoring global markets and demand for sustained momentum.
Nifty must defend 23,800 level to retain bullish undertone
Stocks offering short-term trading opportunities include Bharti Airtel, Godrej Consumer, Grasim, Havells, ICICI Bank, Marico, Sun Pharma, Tata Consumer, Navin Fluorine, Persistent Systems, Aarti Industries, and UltraTech Cement.
Two Trades for Today: A large-cap IT company for almost 7.5% upsurge, a mid-cap chemical stock for almost 7% gain
Technical analysis identifies select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian stock market closed lower due to geopolitical concerns, with mid- and small-cap stocks hit hardest. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, citing risk-off sentiment amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions. The Nifty fell below its 200-DMA, signaling a potential bearish trend. US and European markets showed mixed but optimistic movements.
Why stock market fell today: Sensex ends 588 pts lower, Nifty below 24,100 as Pahalgam attack fuels geopolitical concerns. 5 reasons behind bloodbath
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian stock markets plunged, reversing early gains due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following a terror attack in Kashmir. The Sensex tumbled, wiping out Rs 9.7 lakh crore in market capitalization.
The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for Indian stock market. Will it limit upside?
Rising India-Pakistan tensions have rattled investor sentiment, causing a sharp market selloff. Analysts say the impact appears short-term and sentiment-driven, with a potential rebound likely next week. Weak earnings momentum, particularly in IT and FMCG, adds to market concerns. Mid- and small-cap valuations remain stretched, and policy uncertainty is expected to keep equity market volatility elevated.
Despite Friday's crash, Sensex is up over 6,000 points from April’s low. Time to reconsider your SIP strategy?
Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, D-Street investors faced a jolt, with the Sensex declining by 589 points on Friday. Despite this dip, experts advise investors to continue SIPs and STPs uninterrupted, viewing them as effective tools for navigating market volatility.
InCred hikes Nifty target by 4%; adds Axis Bank, UPL to High-Conviction List
Despite earnings downgrades and market volatility, InCred Equities has increased its Nifty target to 24,280, encouraged by lower crude oil prices and expected good rainfall. Axis Bank and UPL are added to their high-conviction stock list. While cautious on Indian equities due to premium valuations and policy uncertainty, they upgraded construction sector to neutral.
Two Trades for Today: A large-cap pharma major for over 6% gain, a mid-cap fertilizer stock for almost 7% rise
Technical analysis identifies select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.
IT stocks rise as bears cover shorts, with a new outlook
The Nifty IT index shot up 4.3% - posting its biggest single-day gain in 10 months. HCL surged 7.74%, followed by Coforge, Oracle Financial Services Software, LTI Mindtree and MPhasis, which ended 5-6.4% higher. The surge in IT stocks helped the benchmark Nifty close 0.67% higher on Wednesday.
D-Street up for 7th session, Sensex reclaims 80,000
The NSE Nifty gained 0.67%, or 161.7 points, to finish at 24,328. The BSE Sensex moved 0.65% or 520.9 points higher at 80,116. Both indices have surged over 8.3% each in the past seven trading sessions. This is their longest winning run in a month.
44 equity mutual funds offer negative returns in one year, lose up to 15%
Quant Mutual Fund: Out of 487 equity mutual funds, 44 schemes—roughly 9%—delivered negative returns over the last year. Samco Flexi Cap Fund saw the steepest decline at 14.82%, followed by several Quant Mutual Fund schemes that also posted notable losses.
Two Trades for Today: A large-cap pharma firm for over 6.5% rise, a mid-cap hospitality stock for almost 7% upmove
Technical analysis identifies select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.
From Trump tariffs to interest rate cycles: Portfolio analytics in action to create wealth
Indian equities have shown strong 5-year returns, but recent market volatility has unsettled investors. Portfolio analytics helps decode this uncertainty, offering insights into asset allocation, risk, and return across equities and fixed income. It enables data-driven, unbiased investment decisions, especially vital amid global shifts and tariff-related risks.
Sensex close to 80,000: Should you book profits or hold your mutual fund investments?
Another expert advises investors to assess the reason behind their decision to book profits—whether it’s part of an annual rebalancing strategy or simply to capture short-term gains. If it’s the latter, he warns that there’s no solid strategy behind the exits, which can be risky.
Nifty roars past 24,000 for first time since January
The NSE Nifty gained 1.2%, or 273.90 points, to finish at 24,125.55. The BSE Sensex moved 1.1%, or 855.30 points, higher at 79,408.50. Both indices have surged up to 6% each in the past five trading sessions.
MF Tracker: Largest midcap mutual fund outshines across horizons. Will the streak continue?
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund, the largest in its category, has consistently outperformed its benchmark and peers across various timeframes. Despite being a high-risk investment, experts highlight its strong long-term performance and lower churn rate. Investors should consider their risk appetite and investment horizon before allocating to mid-cap funds, with flexi-cap funds suggested as a potentially more balanced alternative.
Do equity mutual fund SIPs beat market volatility, guarantee returns? ET Wealth-Crisil Intelligence SIP study answers
Mutual fund returns aren’t guaranteed, even via SIPs. But as investment horizons lengthen, the risk of loss drops significantly, shows an ET Wealth–Crisil Intelligence SIP study.
Nifty on a strong uptrend, could aim at 24,550-24,850
The recent unfilled weekly upside gap is likely to be a bullish breakaway gap, which is normally formed at the beginning of sharp up-trended moves. The next upside target to be watched for Nifty is around 24,550 and 24,850 in next two weeks. Immediate support is at 23,500.
NFO Tracker: Nippon Life India Asset Management launches two index funds
Nippon India Nifty 500 Quality 50 Index Fund and Nippon India Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund will be benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Quality 50 TRI and Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 TRI, respectively.
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