Smart-beta strategies are mechanical ways of assembling bundles of companies other than by their total stock-market value, as conventional index funds do. Compared to the Indian fund industry, where AUM of all smart-beta strategies is less than $1 billion put together as of August 2022, the popularity of Smart-beta funds is way higher with AUM of $1.3 trillion-plus in the global investing world.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Markets at an inflection point; expect 40–50% gains over 36 months: ASK Hedge Solutions’ Vaibhav Sanghavi
Indian stock markets are at a key turning point. Experts predict a strong rally over the next two to three years, potentially delivering 40-50% returns.
December 8, 2025