Equity MF inflows slide 14%; large & midcaps gain traction
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- ✓Inflows into equity mutual fund schemes fell 14% in October to ₹32,993 crore.
- ✓While smallcap funds saw a decline, large and midcap funds got more investments.
- ✓Himanshu Srivastava said, "The moderation could be attributed to some cooling in investor appetite for relatively riskier market segments, alongside a cautious approach."
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- Category
- Indian Markets
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 4 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
Inflows into equity mutual fund schemes fell by 14% in October, reflecting a trend of reduced investor allocations. Although smallcap funds saw decreasing inflows, large and midcap funds experienced significant increases in investments. Systematic investment plan contributions also declined slightly, while the stoppage ratio rose notably during the same period. In contrast, debt mutual funds attracted substantial inflows after previous outflows, with liquid funds leading this rebound.
Mumbai: Inflows into equity mutual fund schemes declined 14% in October, as stocks remained subdued through the first three weeks, with investors trimming allocations to smallcaps and several other categories. Large and midcap funds, however, witnessed a sharp increase in investments,
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