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In April, contra/value equity mutual funds witnessed a 68% AUM jump to Rs 1,57,946 crore, attracting investors with a higher risk appetite. These funds invest in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks, offering potential returns amid market volatility.

Investors high on SME IPOs with up to 1,300% returns. Marquee investors, top performers like Owais Metal & Mineral Processing, and risks of market manipulation highlighted. Emphasis on due diligence and investor awareness.

ICICI Pru Child Care Fund-Gift Plan focuses on funding childrens education with high returns. A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to Rs 1.90 crore since its inception on August 31, 2001, outperforming category returns. It blends equity and debt instruments, with notable exposure in telecom services.

ICICI Pru Child Care Fund-Gift Plan focuses on funding childrens education with high returns. A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP could grow to Rs 1.90 crore, outperforming category returns. It blends equity and debt instruments, with notable exposure in telecom services.

Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ETF FoF-Reg(G) outperforms in Jan-Mar quarter, exceeding domestic and overseas funds. 160 thematic funds by March end. Notable performers include Franklin India Feeder and Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF FoF-Reg(G).

HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Funds transactions in 20 stocks during January-March quarter included buying shares in Ipca Laboratories, Max Financial Services, and Adani Group owned ACC. It also added shares in Timken India, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, and Fortis Healthcare Ltd.

Ultra short duration MFs offer low-risk debt funds with top performers like Aditya Birla SL, Mirae Asset, Baroda BNP Paribas, ICICI Pru. 25 active schemes, 6.87% average returns. YTM and modified duration details provided for each fund.

Dividend yield mutual funds, with specific stock investments and risk profiles, offer regular income to low-risk investors. Sebi guidelines mandate significant portfolio allocation to dividend-yielding stocks, ensuring stability in returns over varied periods.

The highest returns have been delivered by Quant Small Cap Fund while the lowest by UTI Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G).

Quant Small Cap Fund(G) showed robust performance with a major portfolio overhaul in February. The fund strategically adjusted its holdings, showcasing a balanced approach. As of March 24, 2024, the fund continues to maintain a diverse portfolio with significant investments in various companies. The scheme is benchmarked against NIFTY Small Cap 250 TRI which has delivered returns of 68.80% over a 1-year period.