Other schemes- SEBI Classification

Other schemes as per SEBI Classification include:

• Index Funds/ ETFs

These funds invest 95% of the investment corpus in securities belonging to a particular index which defines a market segment, like in bond or equity-oriented instruments like stocks. The famous stock indices in India are BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty. If you are looking for low or moderate risk instruments with predictable returns then, Index Fund/ ETFs is your ideal option. The top-performing Index Funds include: (more…)

Solution Oriented Schemes

The various investors in the market invest for different reasons. Some invest to make high returns and some invest to perform speculation in the market. However, there are some investors who invest for particular goals such as: setting aside funds for retirement, education or marriage for their children. At times, such investors are unaware of investment management or the selection of funds. In situations like these, it’s recommended to opt for Solution-Oriented schemes that provide attractive returns by investing in them for a lock-in period of 5 years. As per SEBI, there are two categories of Solution-Oriented Schemes, namely:

1. Retirement Fund: These schemes have a lock-in period of 5 years or till the retirement age (whichever is earlier).
2. Children’s Fund: These schemes have a lock-in period of 5 years or Till the child turns 18 years(whichever is earlier).

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There are certain inquisitive investors who would want to invest in both stocks and bonds. There is a fund called “Hybrid Funds” that provides this mixture. By investing in hybrid funds an investor gains a diversified portfolio meaning, with the help of one fund, the investor gets access to multiple asset classes. Let’s look at the various hybrid funds classified by SEBI.

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Debt Mutual Funds invest mainly in debt or fixed income securities such as treasury bills, corporate bonds, government securities, and money market instruments that have various time horizons. Investors choose these funds as they are unaffected by market volatility, provide stability to the asset portfolio, receive tax deductions and have high liquidity. Listed below are the different Debt Mutual Funds classified by SEBI.

(Note: The Macaulay Duration is the weighted average term to maturity of the cash flows from a bond)

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The primary reason why people opt for equity mutual funds is the flexibility one benefits from the wide range of options available. It’s important that you choose a scheme that suits your investment horizon and risk appetite, so that you are fully aware and prepared for what you are getting into. Investors who are ready to remain invested for more than 5 years can invest 60% or more in equities and the remaining in debt or money market securities. Let’s look at the various kinds of equity mutual funds classified by SEBI.

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The term “Mutual Funds” has so many variants. At times it becomes a hard task to understand and categorize these funds. So SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board), being the regulator for the Indian securities market, has created the Categorization and Rationalization of Mutual Funds through New Fund Classification. With the help of this initiative, now Mutual Funds are clearly distinct and maintain uniformity in their strategy, asset allocation etc.

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