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31 Aug 2026
Groww AMC announces closure of State Street Investment Management’s strategic investment
Groww AMC has completed State Street Investment Management’s strategic investment after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. State Street now holds a 4.85% voting interest and 23% economic interest in Groww AMC, with the partnership set to strengthen its capabilities across ETFs, indexing, systematic investing and global market access.
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31 Aug 2026
Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 8% as US Fed rate hike expectations climb. What should investors do?
Gold and silver ETFs fell sharply on Monday, with some funds declining up to 8% as precious metal prices extended their losses. Rising expectations of a US Fed rate hike, profit booking and a stronger dollar weighed on sentiment. Experts advised investors against panic selling and suggested rebalancing or staggered buying.
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31 Aug 2026
Top 5 equity mutual funds gain over 10% in August, international funds dominate. Time to go global?
In August, multiple international equity mutual funds posted impressive returns surpassing ten percent, with the Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund and DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF leading the pack. Analysts attribute these robust performances to fluctuations in overseas markets and currency values. It's essential to remember that a single month's performance may not signify an overarching trend.
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31 Aug 2026
Best dynamic bond funds to invest in August 2026
If you are planning to invest for three to five years, but don’t want to take a call on interest rates, you can bet on dynamic bond funds
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31 Aug 2026
Lifecycle funds: Should you invest in target-date funds for your financial goals? Know the benefits, risks and limitations
These target-date funds simplify goal-based investing and defer taxes, though the one-size-fits-all approach may not suit everyone.
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31 Aug 2026
Is a long-term fund an equity or debt fund? What mutual fund investors should know
Sebi's recent mutual fund category renaming has created potential investor confusion. Long Duration Funds are now Long Term Funds, which are debt-based. This change may mislead investors seeking equity for long-term goals. Fund houses must now align scheme names with modified category designations. The regulator aims to standardize names and reduce scheme duplication across the industry.
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30 Aug 2026
Mutual fund NFOs: 3 new funds will open for subscription this week
Three new passive mutual funds are set to open for subscription this week, including two index funds and one ETF. UTI Mutual Fund will launch two BSE India Sector Leaders funds, while Navi Mutual Fund will introduce a Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund. Investors should evaluate these new fund offers based on their risk appetite, investment horizon and financial goals.
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30 Aug 2026
Equity mutual funds delivered up to 7% returns last week. Check top 10
Equity mutual funds posted mixed performance last week, with 426 of 621 funds delivering positive returns between August 24 and 29. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped the list with a 6.56% gain, while the other top performers, including international, healthcare, contra and momentum funds, delivered returns over 2.40%.
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30 Aug 2026
These 5 flexicap funds delivered up to 15% CAGR in 3 years. Do you own any?
These five flexicap mutual funds delivered strong returns over the past three years, with annualised returns ranging from 18.1% to 20.2%, according to ET Wealth data as of August 19, 2026. Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund topped the list with a 20.2% CAGR, followed closely by Motilal Oswal Flexi Cap Fund at 20.1%.
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