Special situations or special opportunities funds invest based on triggers such as corporate restructuring, government policies, regulatory changes or technology-led disruptions. The strategy is agnostic of market mood or valuations, which may make it ideal for current markets.
Individuals investing via SIPs shouldn t alter their approach. On the other hand, lump-sum investors might consider a cautious approach given the current market conditions.
As of December end, there were 539 mutual fund schemes, with a total investment of Rs 2.17 lakh crore in the lender. HDFC Bank has the highest weightage in the Nifty 50 index among all the stocks, at 13.52 percent.
Arbitrage funds received the highest net inflows among all mutual fund categories in 2023. What are arbitrage funds? How do they work? Will they continue to deliver good returns? Moneycontrol spoke to Kirtan Shah, founder of Credence Wealth Advisors, for answers.