ET In The Classroom: Active Vs Passive Funds

​Passive funds are schemes that track a benchmark index and try to mimic its performance. They include passive index funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and fund of funds (FoF) that could invest in ETFs. These funds follow a benchmark and aim to deliver returns in tandem with the benchmark, subject to expense ratio and tracking errors.

TARC plunges 10% on Sebi forensic audit

“Sebi believes that the disclosure of financial information and business transactions of the company have been dealt with in a manner which may be detrimental to the interest of investors or the securities markets; and/or an intermediary or a person associated with the securities market,” the company said in exchange filing.

Bulls benched ahead of Fed & BoJ’s rate play

While the American central bank is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, the near-term market trend will depend on the commentary by Fed chair Jerome Powell on the direction of the rates.

Sebi prohibits FPIs from issuing P-notes

Additionally, the regulator prohibited overseas funds from hedging ODIs with derivative positions on Indian stock exchanges. Furthermore, Sebi asked foreign portfolio investors (FPI) issuing ODIs to obtain ownership information of all the investors holding such instruments.