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27 Oct 2026
Top 10 balanced advantage mutual funds that stepped up equity bets after Nifty 500 peak. Check details
Balanced advantage funds increased average net equity allocation from 52.65% in September 2024 to 64.98% in August 2026. Thirty of 34 schemes raised exposure, reflecting reduced hedging and greater sensitivity to market movements.
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27 Oct 2026
5 smallcap MFs deliver up to 20% gain in 3 years. Are any of these part of your portfolio?
Five small-cap mutual funds delivered annualised returns of up to 20.1% over the past three years, with Bandhan Small Cap Fund leading the pack. Meanwhile, five other schemes posted single-digit returns ranging from 7.6% to 8.2%.
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27 Oct 2026
Worried about long-term returns? No equity mutual fund lost money on 5- and 7-year SIPs
No equity mutual fund delivered negative SIP returns over five- and seven-year periods, an ETMutualFunds analysis found. Quant Small Cap Fund topped the seven-year list with 24.59% returns, while Bandhan Small Cap Fund led the five-year category at 18.08%. Shriram Flexi Cap Fund recorded the lowest returns across both periods.
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27 Oct 2026
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap among top 9 flexicap funds with highest risk-adjusted returns. Check details
Sharpe ratio is a risk-adjusted return measure. It measures the excess return over the risk-free rate per unit of risk, measured in terms of standard deviation. Here are the top 5 flexi-cap funds with the highest risk-adjusted returns (Source: MF Screener).
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27 Oct 2026
Smallcap mutual funds are best performing funds with up to 16% return since last Diwali. Will it last?
Small cap mutual funds have proven to be the top performers in the market, offering impressive returns as high as 16%. The Bank of India Small Cap Fund took the lead with a notable return of 15.51%. However, investment experts emphasize a cautious approach to valuations, despite an optimistic long-term outlook for small caps.
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27 Oct 2026
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in October 2026
Corporate bond mutual funds invest at least 80% of their corpus in the papers of the highest-rated companies. This makes them relatively safer than other debt schemes such as credit risk funds. They are also safer than gilt funds and long term debt funds that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes in the economy.
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26 Oct 2026
Jio BlackRock International AMC (IFSC) launches JioBlackRock Advantage World Equity Fund (IFSC), its first GIFT City fund
JioBlackRock has launched the Advantage World Equity Fund through GIFT City, offering eligible Indian investors access to global developed-market equities. The feeder fund invests primarily in BlackRock’s actively managed strategy spanning the US, Europe and Japan.
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26 Oct 2026
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft documents with Sebi for life cycle and debt funds
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund is set to unveil two new investment opportunities tailored for Indian investors. The JioBlackRock Life Cycle Fund 2056 aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation through strategic and diversified asset allocation. On the other hand, the JioBlackRock Ultra Short Term Fund prioritizes income generation while ensuring liquidity in the short term. Investors can start with a minimum commitment of Rs 500 for both lump-sum and SIP options.
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26 Oct 2026
Top 5 gold funds and ETFs with highest risk-adjusted returns. Check their 3-year performance
Gold funds with the highest Sharpe ratios offer strong risk-adjusted returns, with UTI Gold ETF FoF leading the list at 1.50. Seven gold funds recorded three-year returns above 30%, according to MF Screener data.
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