Financial markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new category of mutual funds called "Infrastructure Schemes" to enhance the role of capital markets in financing long-term infrastructure projects in Pakistan. This step aims to address the country's significant infrastructure financing needs, estimated at
Stock exchanges
The Qatar Stock Exchange experienced a turnaround after four consecutive days of bearish run, thanks to increased buying interests from domestic institutions. The key index of the exchange rose by 0.32% to 11,342.57 points, recovering from an intraday low of 11,267 points. The year-to-date gains of
Financial markets
The past year has seen significant fluctuations in the stock market, primarily due to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) selling, US tariff drama, and other global events. Amidst this volatility, mutual funds, including thematic or sectoral funds, have faced a decline in growth. Despite this, for investors looking to ride the
Stock exchanges
The Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2025, in connection with the unexpected passing of Mr. Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. The Board has since reduced
Mutual fund industry
Pakistan's mutual fund industry has experienced a significant expansion, with total assets growing from Rs578 billion in 2019 to Rs3.93 trillion by June 2025. This nearly sevenfold increase is attributed to strong growth in both conventional and Shariah-compliant investments. Conventional funds rose 5.2 times to Rs2.
Financial markets
Investing in mutual funds can be a profitable way to grow your wealth, but it's essential to consider the level of risk involved. For those seeking low-risk investments, debt mutual funds are an excellent option. These funds typically invest in debt & money market instruments, treasury bills, and
Financial markets
Suresh Darak, founder of Bondbazaar, talks about the introduction of SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) in the bond market, which offers a new investment avenue for risk-averse investors. The first step is to invest in treasury bills, which have yields around 5.5%. This is considered better than keeping money in
Financial markets
In the first half of the year, Czechs increased the volume of assets held in mutual funds by Kc93bn to Kc1,287bn, with equity, bond, and mixed funds recording the biggest growth. Individuals held 90 percent of the assets, while legal entities such as companies and organizations held the remaining
Mutual funds
Top 10 equity mutual funds have delivered exceptionally strong returns over the past three years, with some schemes more than doubling investors' capital. Despite market volatility, these funds have consistently delivered high annualized returns, making them a notable achievement. The top-performing scheme has given a staggering 32.57% annualized
Mutual funds
Shriram Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G) is a popular open-ended equity fund designed to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity-related securities. Launched on September 28, 2018, the fund has been managed by Deepak Ramaraju, Gargi Bhattacharyya Banerjee, and Sudip More since its inception.
Mutual funds
Franklin India Mid Cap Fund, originally launched as Franklin India Prima Fund in 1993, has established itself as a stalwart in the Indian mutual fund industry. With a 31.7-year track record, it is one of the three midcap mutual funds to have completed over three decades. The fund has
Mutual funds
These top 5 mutual funds have consistently delivered exceptional performance across various categories, outperforming the industry benchmarks. With a focus on small-cap, mid-cap, and thematic strategies, they offer a compelling mix of performance and cost-efficiency for long-term investors. Notably, these funds have been top-rated by Value Research, have a low
