Mutual funds have broadly stepped up their bets in longer-duration government bonds in 2024 as the likelihood of interest rates being lowered – even if with a slight delay – brings the prospect of reaping capital gains on sovereign debt. An analysis of public factsheets released by five large mutual funds shows a significant increase in modified duration and average maturity of gilt funds, indicating confidence that interest rates, and consequently bond yields are heading lower in coming months.
AMFI reshuffle: Hindustan Copper among 6 smallcap stocks that may get upgraded to midcap
Six smallcap stocks could be upgraded to the midcap segment in AMFI’s H2 CY26 semi-annual rejig, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.