Balanced advantage funds (BAFs) offer a compelling alternative to DIY investments, automatically adjusting equity-debt allocations based on valuation or momentum models. These funds, managing ₹2.93 lakh crore across 5,250,000 folios, utilize in-house models to dynamically allocate assets. Taxed as equity funds, BAFs are suitable for investors seeking higher returns than fixed deposits with managed volatility.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.