The landscape of Indian equity mutual fund schemes transformed dramatically, with Net AUM reaching a historic ₹23.12 Lakh Crs, driven by a wave of investments in Equity NFOs and the consistent allure of SIP contribution.
Uncovering Trends in Equity Scheme Portfolios for February, 2024
- Focus on Oil & Energy: Many equity mutual fund schemes showed a strong preference for new investments in leading companies like BPCL, HPCL, Swan Energy, Oil India, ONGC, Power Grid Corporation, Coal India, Whirlpool of India and LIC. The IPOs of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels and Juniper Hotels also emerged as popular investment choices among these funds.
- Exits from Certain Stocks: Several equity schemes made strategic investment exits from Hindalco Industries, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electric, ITC, Ashok Leyland, One97 Communications, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, IREDA, LTIMindtree, Axis Bank, Mphasis, M&M, IndusInd Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Breaking Down Equity Inflows of February, 2024
- Strong NFOs Collection: SBI MF’s Energy Opportunities Fund collected ₹6,700 Crs from 5 lakh applications, standing out among new launches. Bajaj Finserv Large & Mid Cap Fund and Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund also saw significant inflows.
- Contra Funds Rising: SBI Contra Fund attracts significant inflows for the second consecutive month in February, underlining its rising popularity among investors.
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