QUANTUM MF
Gold funds vs ETFs: Where should mutual fund investors place their bets this Akshaya Tritiya?
Gold ETFs and Gold Funds offer different advantages for investors. Gold ETFs are more cost-effective and tax-efficient. Gold Funds provide easier access for those without a demat account. Experts suggest Gold ETFs for first-time investors seeking direct exposure. Gold's outlook remains constructive, though near-term volatility is expected. Investors should view gold as a hedge, not a core portfolio allocation.
Gold ETFs deliver up to 61% returns since last Akshaya Tritiya. Should you hold or book profits after the rally?
Gold ETFs have rallied up to 61% since last Akshaya Tritiya, driven by geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and safe-haven demand. Experts advise sticking to asset-allocation discipline—booking profits only if gold exceeds target weights. While valuations look stretched, long-term investors may continue SIPs as structural drivers remain supportive.
Second thoughts after Rs 133 crore? ITAT says no
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has clarified the limits of Section 263 of the Income Tax Act. A recent ruling quashed a revisionary order, emphasizing that tax authorities cannot use this section for second guesses after a scrutiny assessment is finalized. The tribunal stressed that the assessment must be demonstrably erroneous and prejudicial to revenue interests.
AI moving beyond support roles could complicate CIO's job: S Naren
S Naren of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company says AI currently supports investment research but could complicate CIO roles if it begins making decisions. He also discussed balanced advantage funds, cautious IPO exposure, and the appeal of multi-asset allocation funds for diversified investing.
Sebi’s FoF revamp triggers multi-asset fund boom: What’s improved, what still needs fixing for investors
Investors are flocking to multi-asset funds, with new 'omni' and fund-of-funds (FoF) variants emerging. These newer offerings provide manager diversification and style diversification, along with favourable tax treatment. However, they lack exposure to foreign equities, limiting global diversification compared to traditional multi-asset funds.
Silver and gold crash after speculative frenzy: Is the bull run over or just taking a breather?
Gold and silver prices have seen a significant drop after reaching record highs. This correction follows a period of rapid gains driven by speculative demand and fear of missing out. Experts suggest this pullback is a healthy market adjustment, but investors should remain cautious and maintain balanced asset allocation.
- Go To Page 1
ICICI Securities: Shareholders approach NCLT over ICICI Bank's brokerage arm's delisting plan
A group led by a Bengaluru-based investment manager has contested ICICI Bank's bid to delist its brokerage arm, ICICI Securities. Despite shareholder support for the merger, retail investors opposed it. The proposed swap ratio and alleged irregularities have sparked objections, with Quantum Mutual Fund urging legal action to protect minority interests.
Quantum MF writes to Sebi, opposes plan to delist ISec
Quantum Mutual Fund objects to ICICI Bank's delisting plan for ICICI Securities, citing non-compliance and flawed valuation. Allegations of fraudulent means in achieving majority vote raise concerns about the scheme's integrity.
Three-five year debt preferable to longer-tenor bonds: Pankaj Pathak of Quantum MF
Pathak expects yields to remain at these levels, given his prediction that India's central bank will hike policy rates one more time in February before pausing.
Sebi lens on Fairfax for alleged breach of crossholding norms
Fairfax has more than 10% shareholding and voting rights indirectly in two MFs - IIFL and Quantum. Fairfax said it's in the process of paring its stake in IIFL Wealth to comply with Sebi norms.
Investor first: The Quantum story
Quantum has focused on an investor-first approach and taking an off-beat track to make investing work for our investors. The focus has been on keeping investments simple and relevant to our investors and keeping costs as low as possible.
Small and mid caps expensive; stagger your investment, says Quantum MF
Fund managers at Quantum Mutual Fund, that follows a value style of investing, believe the Indian markets are trading at a premium relative to its history and mid and small caps are expensive.
BSE StAR MF launches brokerage management services
The exchange has partnered with PGIM MF, LIC MF, and Quantum MF for launching this service, BSE said in a statement.
Gold ETFs in India lure inflows even as buyers shun jewellery
Indians invested the most in gold ETFs in more than seven years in January.
Markets likely to lie low for now, Nifty may fall 5% more
LTCG re-introduction might hurt India's position as a key EM investment destination.
One-year value funds miss the returns bus despite bull run
Quantum MF's value fund with an asset base of Rs 780 crore, has been underperforming for the past six months.
FundsIndia asks Quantum MF investors to switch to regular plans
FundsIndia, an online investment platform, has asked its clients to switch their investments to regular plans from the direct plans of Quantum Mutual Fund if they want their investments to be part of the portal’s online investment portfolio.
Murthy Nagarajan quits Quantum Mutual Fund
His LinkedIn profile shows that he had worked around a little more than three years in Quantum AMC.
Quantum mutual fund targets Rs 20,000 crore AUMs in three years
Quantum Mutual Fund, which has assets under management of Rs 700 crore, is aiming to increase the asset size to Rs 20,000 crore in the next three years.
Ease of doing business: MFs roll out e-KYC for first-time investors
To make it easier for investors to buy or sell mutual fund products, fund houses are offering an electronic, or e-KYC, initiative to first-time investors.
Mutual Funds focusing on 'direct plan' to sell schemes to maximise returns
Since no fees would have to paid to distributors, expense ratio would be lower, which would eventually give higher returns to investors.
Ease of doing business: Mutual Fund investors can transact via WhatsApp, apps
These new facilities will help investors in buying or selling mutual fund (MF) products in a simpler and faster manner, experts said.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act leads Mutual Funds to avoid fresh investments from US investors
Moreover, some MFs may even stop taking investments from NRIs till a clarity emerges over FATCA agreement between India and the US.
Consolidation in mutual fund industry inevitable: Experts
With change in net worth requirement for mutual fund companies by market regulator Sebi, industry experts feel that consolidation will be inevitable.
Gold ETFs unlikely to lose sheen despite fall in prices
Despite the falling prices of the yellow metal, gold exchange traded funds will remain attractive as an asset class in the near future.
Quantum MF tests purity of all gold bars held under its Quantum Gold Fund
Quantum Mutual Fund, recently used the services of a certification agency to test the purity of all gold bars held under its Quantum Gold Fund.
Most MF agents opt out of 'transactional charge'
The 'transactional charge' levied on mutual fund investors for the benefit of distributors has not found enough takers among the latter.
Top 5 MFs control 40% of total AUM
Indian mutual fund industry has crossed the Rs 5 trillion mark in assets for the first time, but two-fifth of the total is controlled by top five fund houses.
Small funds find the going tough despite boom
When the Association of Mutual Funds of India (Amfi) releases the monthly numbers for assets under management (AUM) of the mutual funds (MFs) in the country, much of the growth is usually restricted to the top four or five players.
Load More
