Kotak Healthcare Fund is being launched in the background of healthcare funds returning an average of 25 percent in the last one year. While this sectoral fund category has delivered good returns over long-term periods, timing is key, as pharma funds can see cycles of underperformance.
Affordable housing and the introduction of the real-estate regulator were the biggest moves. But a lacklustre approach towards the rental housing market was arguably a big miss.
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"Currently, we feel interest rates have topped out and that medium- and long-duration debt funds will do well for the next few months," says Kirtan Shah, MD - Private Wealth, Credence Family Office. According to him, these are the most appropriate debt options for non-retail investors, provided they understand the interest rate cycles.
Debt instruments are crucial in financial markets. They offer stable and reliable income, facilitate capital-raising, contribute to economic growth and diversify investment portfolios
Go for systematic withdrawal if you are looking for regular income with higher returns that come with staying invested in equities. But if you wish to move your corpus to fixed income instruments, choose lump-sum withdrawal, say financial advisors.
With its focus on public sector units, Motilal Oswal S&P BSE Enhanced Value ETF has been able to deliver nearly 50 percent returns in a year. Can this value-based focused fund continue to perform?
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The correction in equity markets due to geo-political reasons has provided the fund manager to add a fresh position in the quality midcap stocks with attractive valuations
According to Sikka, the markets are closely watching the Israel-Hamas war, and are mindful of the upcoming elections in US and India. But while these events will have a bearing in the short term, as long as corporate earnings continue to grow, the future is bright