Can just ₹250 a month help investors build wealth—or could it carry big risks? Ravi Kumar Jha of LIC Mutual Fund has the answer
Q. Sebi’s new ₹250 minimum SIP rule aims to boost retail participation in mutual funds. But given the extreme volatility and liquidity risks in small-caps, how will LIC MF ensure these investors don’t become ‘exit liquidity’ for big players during market downturns?
A. LIC MF acknowledges the risks not only in small-cap but in overall equity mutual fund investing,
Value of mutual funds held by individual investors jumped 21% in past one year, show Industry trends
Despite volatility in the market, the value of assets held by individual investors in mutual funds jumped 21.02 percent in the past one year from ₹33.31 lakh crore in March 2024 to ₹40.31 lakh crore in March 2025, the industry trends data released by AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) shows.
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The fund has given a 13.06 per cent annualised SIP return in the 1-year period.
It has a fund size of Rs 33,175 crore, while its NAV is Rs 4,111.61.
Benchmarked against NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI, the fund has given 18.54 per cent annualised return since its starting in January 2013.
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International mutual funds tumbled after former US President Donald Trump announced tariffs earlier this February. However, a 90-day pause on implementation helped cool panic, triggering a partial recovery in global markets and sentiment.
For Indian investors, international mutual funds have long offered an easy route to geographical diversification. But investing globally hasn’t been simple lately.
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Investing in mutual funds for retirement is never too late. And the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be an excellent tool for investors looking to invest in the best funds.
The easiest way to judge a mutual fund’s quality over time is by analyzing its performance, diversification, and fees.
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Is Terawulf the Next Big AI Stock?
Terawulf is a cryptocurrency mining firm that specializes in bitcoin.
It has a twist on mining, which is notoriously energy intensive. The unusual angle is it operates mining facilities that use clean, low-cost, and reliable energy sources.
The way it works, in a nutshell, is that the company uses specialized computers,
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37.9% Upside In Overlooked AI Stock
Some concerns have arisen in recent months that the fuel behind the AI fire is starting to wane. The flagship AI stock, NVIDIA, gained 156% through the first six months of the year, but Nvidia shares only gained 18.8% since the midpoint of 2024. While that is still substantial growth, it reflects investors’ concerns about AI’s ability to generate substantial revenue.
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Is This Space Firm Set To Blast Off
At an annual conference some years ago, a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder asked Warren Buffett how it was possible for smaller investors to rival his own performance and track record during the 1960s, which was his best period. He corrected the questioner and commented that, in fact, his best years were prior to that in the 1950s when he averaged gains closer to 50% annually.