Mutual fund investors should consider sector funds or thematic funds in light of upcoming budget and elections. However, timing is crucial when investing in sector funds. Sector funds focus on specific sectors, while thematic funds encompass multiple sectors under a common theme. Diversified funds, on the other hand, cover a range of sectors. In terms of performance, diversified funds have a higher probability of beating the benchmark compared to sector funds. They also tend to provide more flexibility and active management
There are close to 40 mutual fund categories, but you must not invest in all of them. Even the 12 equity categories are too much for any single investor. The variety is there to suit different taste palettes. You must choose your category depending on what you want your money to do.
Kotak Healthcare Fund is being launched in the background of healthcare funds returning an average of 25 percent in the last one year. While this sectoral fund category has delivered good returns over long-term periods, timing is key, as pharma funds can see cycles of underperformance.
Aditya Agarwal, Co-Founder of Wealthy.in, discusses the decision to pick stocks individually or trust a professional fund manager. He highlights the importance of sector-specific investing and the potential for outsized returns, while also acknowledging the risks involved. Agarwal advises investors to conduct their own research and make sector-specific calls if they have the time and skill set, but recommends relying on a fund manager if they lack these resources.