Mutual Funds

Yes, you are correct, Quant Mutual Fund has indeed increased its investments in NBFCs and PSU banks. They have been looking to take advantage of the growth in these sectors. Additionally, they launched India's first Small & Mid-Cap Sectoral Investment Fund (SIF). This fund focuses on mid- and small-cap opportunities, as well as specific sector themes. It's a pretty interesting move for investors looking to tap into those segments!

Hybrid funds have seen a 22% rise in assets under management this year, demonstrating strong growth. However, new investments have slowed during FY25, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.

This trend could stem from uncertain market conditions, prompting investors to hold back or shift funds elsewhere. Rising interest rates may also be pushing individuals toward safer options.

Additionally, changing investor preferences for alternatives or fixed-income assets could be affecting inflows. Overall, despite higher assets under management, caution and shifting strategies are shaping hybrid fund investments this year.

Diversifying your money is a good option, as it reduces the risk. So apart from mutual funds:

You can invest in Nippon India ETF Nifty BeES or ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 ETF. Sovereign Gold Bonds are again a good option. PPF or NPS are also long-term, tax-efficient saving options. Consider investing in real estate through REITs or InvITs.

Any kind of update to your Aadhar Card will definitely impact your mutual funds. Your KYC (Know Your Customer) details linked to your PAN and Aadhaar must match precisely.

So if you are going to update any details in your Aadhar Card, then update your KYC, then notify Groww ASAP so that you avoid withdrawal or verification issues.

Groww, Zerodha Coin, ET Money and INDmoney are some great apps that you can use. They have user-friendly interfaces, and these support weekly and monthly SIPs. No Demat account is required.

The unit allocations totally depend on Net Asset Value (NAV) on the day your investment is processed and aren't directly linked to market declines. Lower NAV during a market fall means more units for a fixed investment.

To check your total unit ownership, check your CAS (Consolidated Account Statement) or AMC statements for your total units.

Yes, you can change the date and amount for your SIP at any time, and you can update this on the mutual fund website.

Your fund house doesn't cancel or charge you for missing your first SIP. But always remember continuously missing the payments can definitely cancel your SIP, so try not to miss your SIP, as this will impact your portfolio.

SEBI is the government's way of keeping mutual funds in check. They make sure things are done honestly and prevent scams by creating rules for how funds work. To keep your money safe, they require it to be held separately, so if a brokerage fails, you're covered.

SEBI also closely monitors everything to ensure you get accurate information and that funds are managed well, protecting you from platform issues.

If you're new to investing and don't know much about money things, a SIP is a really easy way to get going. In India, you can begin with just ₹500 a month. It's like putting a little bit of money aside regularly, making it super simple to save.

For a safe start, try Large-cap mutual funds. These funds put your money into big, reliable companies, making them less bumpy than investing in smaller ones.

Some good choices are the SBI Bluechip Fund, Nippon India Large Cap Fund (Direct Plan), and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (Direct Plan). While the Quant Small Cap Fund (Direct Plan) can grow faster, it's also riskier. These funds aim for consistent, steady growth.

There are so many brokerage firms available in India. Zerodha, Groww, Upstox, and ICICI Direct are some examples. For mutual fund investments, prioritize firms with user-friendly platforms, low or no commission, extensive fund options, and strong customer support. Compare features, fees, and reviews to find the best fit.

It's a beneficial move to rebalance your portfolio. This will help to reduce the risk by shifting your investments to debt funds.

@Kiara It's always better to diversify your funds to get better exposure to different sectors and a low-risk factor. So you should definitely diversify your SIP into different mutual funds.

The best funds to invest right now are:

Large-cap equity funds. Flexi Cap Funds. Hybrid funds.

All these funds will give you stable growth on a low-risk basis.

If you are aggressive investors and can tolerate the risk factor, then only invest in thematic or sectoral funds. Investing in both funds is quite risky. Additionally, these funds offer limited options for diversification. If you want to diversify your portfolio, then choose other funds.
Other options in mutual funds, such as large-cap or index funds, or debt mutual funds (bonds, treasury bills), offer lower risk and provide stability.