Gold ETF inflows jump 34% to Rs 3,040 crore in April; silver ETFs log third straight outflow

Gold Exchange Traded Funds attracted substantial investment in April, with inflows surging by 34 percent. This marks a positive trend for gold ETFs. Conversely, silver ETFs faced continued investor withdrawal for the third consecutive month. Despite these movements, gold prices remained relatively stable. Assets under management for gold ETFs also saw an increase.

Mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio continues above 100% even as investors contribute record Rs 31,115 crore in April

The mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio stayed above 100% in April for the second straight month, even as investors contributed Rs 31,115 crore. SIP inflows dipped 3% month-on-month, but industry leaders say steady participation, rising folios and robust SIP assets highlight investors’ growing confidence in long-term, goal-based investing.

Sectoral & thematic mutual funds see decline of 28% in monthly inflows in April. Are investors turning cautious?

Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows dropped 28% in April, raising investor caution. Experts suggest this trend reflects investors chasing hot themes and then moving on. While some sectors like defence and manufacturing show continued interest, diversified funds are recommended for long-term stability. SIPs in these funds can be continued with controlled exposure.

Fixed income investors can switch to corporate bond funds for the short term

Corporate bond funds are gaining traction for fixed-income investors seeking steady returns amid rising inflation risks and a potential pause in interest rate cuts. With yields at elevated levels, shorter-duration accrual strategies are favored over those betting on rate movements, offering attractive spreads over government securities and bank fixed deposits.