MFs to write-off 75 % Locked-in Yes Bank Shares: Will it hurt index funds?
Here is how AMFI’s decision to write-off 75% locked-in shares of Yes Bank (from March 16th 2020) will affect index funds
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Why SBI ETF Nifty 50 Price changed only by 0.2% when Nifty fell 7.6%
Here is why the price of SEBI Nifty ETF 50 did not track the NIfty on 16th Mar 2020 resulting in a huge price-NAV disparity
Continue reading →Poor performance of active mutual funds: Is this a recent development?
We study active equity mutual fund performance from April 2006 to April 2017 to find out if their collective inability to beat the market is a recent development or not.
Continue reading →Data Mining in Index Construction: Why Investors need to be cautious
This is an example of data mining in index construction and why investors need to tread carefully when looking at the performance of such indices
Continue reading →Midcap, Smallcap Index Funds from ABSL & Nippon India?
Why this kolaveri to launch index funds by AMCs? Is it worth the cost and effort, given the poor interest among investors and “advisors”?
Continue reading →Are Indian Investors ready to choose Index mutual funds or ETFs?
You may have noticed an increased interest in passive mutual funds (index funds or ETFs). Is this for real? Are Indian Investors ready to choose Index mutual funds or ETFs? Here are some facts.
Continue reading →Only 3 midcap mutual funds have beat Nifty Next 50 consistently!
Have actively managed mid cap mutual funds managed to beat the Nifty Next 50?
Continue reading →Worried about Nifty Next 50 Index? What you need to know
This is a performance update on the NIfty Next 50 Index and what investors need to appreciate before committing money in the index
Continue reading →ICICI Securities ETF Intelligent Portfolios (EIP) Review
This is a review and FAQ of ICICI Securities ETF Intelligent Portfolios (EIP) a new multi-asset ETF basket product. We discuss the pros and cons and who should invest
Continue reading →IPO Performance Report 2019 BSE IPO Index tops with 42.6% gain!
We study how IPOs have fared in 2019. BSE IPO Index tracks listed IPOs for a year. It grew by 42.6% in 2019! This is not due to listing gains! A look at what caused the growth and associated risks
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