Debt mutual fund schemes have outperformed equity mutual funds in recent months, benefiting from inflows totalling INR 1.5 lakh crore ($22bn) during April and May, compared to just over INR 7,200 crores across all equity mutual fund categories. Adil Shetty, the CEO of BankBazaar.com, suggested that equity underperformance strayed from a variety of reasons: investor liquidity needs, profit-taking as markets edge towards new highs, and higher bond yields making debt funds more attractive. Nonetheless, experts have cautioned against an investment exclusively in debt funds and urge rebalancing portfolios to reduce risk and boost wealth.
Diwali dhamaka isn’t over! How a Rs 38 lakh crore bull run sent Sensex up 8,000 points and Nifty up 10% in 8 days
India’s Diwali rally has added nearly Rs 38 lakh crore to BSE-listed companies’ market value in just eight trading sessions, with the Sensex surging nearly