Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows fell 28% in April, a sharp dip that analysts link to investors rotating out after chasing “hot” themes. While interest persists in areas like defence and manufacturing, experts advise leaning on diversified funds for steadier long-term returns. Existing SIPs can continue, but with controlled exposure.
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Even as mutual funds and retail investors kept piling into select stocks for two straight quarters, several counters still saw weak performance, with many sliding more than 25% over six months. The takeaway: institutional accumulation can coexist with near-term underperformance, even while a few stocks delivered meaningful gains.
March AMFI data shows equity mutual funds witnessed a sharp 56% month-on-month inflow jump to Rs 40,450 crore, boosted by flexicap, smallcap and midcap segments. In stark contrast, debt funds logged a massive net outflow of Rs 2.94 lakh crore, while hybrid funds also ended the month with net withdrawals.
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