This is a performance review of Sundaram Mid Cap Fund (previously Select Mid Cap Fund) one of the most consistent performers in the mid cap fund space. Since its launch in July 2002, it has grown to become to fourth place in terms of AUM (~ 5700 Crores) and is one of the few mid […]
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Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Review: Performance with low volatility
This is a performance review of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund. They launched the fund as a closed -ended fund mid and small cap fund in Jan 2006 and became open-ended from April 2011. From June 4th 2018, it became a small cap fund in line with SEBI regulations. We compare the risk and reward of […]
SBI Small Cap Fund Review: A solid performer in the small cap segment
A review of SBI Small Cap Fund previously called SBI Small & Midcap fund. The small cap mutual fund space is an adrenalin filled rough ride not suited for many. Spectacular returns in a short time is often followed by extended periods of meagre returns. This segment is most sensitive to AUM increases as the […]
Myth Busted: SIPs do not reduce risk or enhance returns!
One of the most popular beliefs about a mutual fund SIP is that it reduces risk because the buying price is “averaged”. Many also believe a SIP helps achieve higher returns. We show that statements are not true and merely myths propagated by the mutual fund industry for profit. That a mutual fund SIP cannot […]
Mirae Emerging Bluechip Fund Review: Why new investors should avoid
This is a review of Mirae Emerging Bluechip Fund and a discussion on why new investors should not consider this fund. This started out as a midcap fund but became a large and midcap fund because of an increase in AUM. They then made this official due to SEBI mutual fund categorization rules. Mirae Emerging […]
Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund Review: Conviction risk cuts both ways!
This is a review of Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund. This is a multicap fund that seeks to invest in no more than 35 stocks across market cap and sectors. Thanks to its distributor friendly approach and transfer from its PMS arm, the AUM of this less-than-five year old has quickly swelled to 13,000 plus crores. […]
Franklin India Prima Fund Review: the 25 year old performer!
This is a review of Franklin India Prima Fund: a 25-year-old fund that invests predominantly in mid cap stocks with a mix of value and growth style. Started on Dec 1st 1993, the fund has performed across fund manager changes. R Janakiraman who also manages Franklin Smaller companies has been at the helm since Feb 2008. […]
