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• Sundaram Alternates launches Performing Credit Opportunities Fund (PCOF) - Series ISundaram Alternates launched PCOF-I, a close ended Category II AIF, targeting high-yielding debentures and mezzanine securities. The fund focuses on mid-market companies, with investments supported by strong security structures. The fund aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns and distribute quarterly income to investors. The targeted IRRs at portfolio level is around 13-16% and investor net returns around 12-13%. The tenor is five years (extendable by two years).
• Sebi mulls allowing Associations of Persons to open demat accountsMarkets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed allowing Associations of Persons (AOPs) to open demat accounts in their name to hold certain securities, excluding equity shares.
• Groww adds 4.7 million new SIPs as young investors drive growthGroww added over 4.7 million new SIPs in July-September, accounting for 50% of the total industry SIPs in that timeframe. Younger investors and women contributed significantly to this growth. SIPs made up 86% of mutual fund investment volume on Groww's platform, with an average SIP value per customer exceeding INR 6,000.
• A beginner's guide to factor investing: Tailor portfolios with low-cost fundsFactor investing targets specific factors to generate returns. Factor funds in India are low-cost index funds or ETFs. By focusing on factors like quality, value, size, momentum, and low volatility, investors can tailor portfolios to their goals. Factor investing aims to capture specific drivers of returns which have historically outperformed the market.
• In Charts: New age tech stocks surge in CY24. Check their financials & institutional dataNew-age tech companies have seen significant growth in CY24. Two stocks have surged over 100%. Newly listed companies have also shown strong gains. These tech-driven startups focus on fast-growing sectors and leverage advanced technologies to offer distinctive products and services. They are recognized for their rapid expansion, high market valuations, and ability to disrupt traditional industries.
• Volatility to continue; time to moderate your return expectations for next 12 months: Harsha UpadhyayaThese are the companies which have seen different cycles at different points of time and maybe in different geographies as well. They generally have technological superiority over their counterparts. And also when you look at their financial profile, generally their ROE levels are much higher than the rest of the market.
• NFO Alert: Kotak Mutual Fund launches MNC fundKotak Mutual Fund launched the Kotak MNC Fund, focusing on investing in multinational companies for long-term growth, with subscriptions open until October 21 and a minimum investment of Rs 100.
• Stock to watch: Jio Financial shares in focus after company gets Sebi nod to set up a mutual fundJio Financial and BlackRock received in-principle approval from Sebi for their mutual fund project. The joint venture also plans wealth management and broking services. Jio Financial aims for major growth in fintech, leveraging its ties with Reliance's digital and retail sectors. Foreign stake limit has been raised to 49%.
• Are you asking your mutual fund distributor the right questions?Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) assist investors in choosing suitable mutual funds. They are certified professionals, regulated by SEBI. MFDs earn commissions from fund houses and offer regular portfolio reviews. Investors should verify MFD credentials, understand commission structures, and stay vigilant about conflicts of interest to ensure their investments align with financial goals.
• Investor sells 8.45% holding in R Systems for Rs 465 crore; Goldman Sachs picks up stakeInvestor Bhavook Tripathi on Friday trimmed its stake in R Systems International by divesting an 8.45 per cent stake to investors like Goldman Sachs, DSP Mutual Fund (MF), and Sundaram MF for Rs 465 crore through open market transactions. After the stake sale, Tripathi's holding has come down to 20.58 per cent from 29.03 per cent.