In April, contra/value equity mutual funds witnessed a 68% AUM jump to Rs 1,57,946 crore, attracting investors with a higher risk appetite. These funds invest in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks, offering potential returns amid market volatility.
Around 18 equity mutual funds, including Quant Value Fund and Quant Mid Cap Fund, delivered over 60% returns in the last year. An analysis of their performance highlighted significant growth, emphasizing the importance of informed investment decisions.
Equity mutual fund categories in April had varying performances. Small cap funds led, while mid cap, contra, and multi cap funds also showed good results. Additionally, value funds and tax saving or ELSS funds performed well in the said period.
Value and contra mutual funds demonstrated strong performance, with top schemes offering impressive returns. Analysts suggest a long-term investment horizon for value funds, emphasizing careful stock selection and diversification across asset classes for effective risk management.
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