Equity Mutual Funds Experience Up to 7% Decline; Technology Funds Lead the Losses
Equity mutual funds slide up to 7% in a week; tech funds lead losses
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Last week, equity mutual funds in India faced significant losses, with declines up to 7% across 613 schemes. Technology-focused funds were the hardest hit, while some international funds managed to post gains.
- 01Equity mutual funds saw losses of up to 7% last week.
- 02Technology funds were the biggest losers, with declines between 3.14% and 7.17%.
- 03The BSE Sensex fell by 2.36% and the Nifty50 by 1.91%.
- 04A total of 161 funds recorded positive returns during the week.
- 05The Hang Seng and Dow Jones also experienced declines, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained.
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Equity mutual funds in India faced a challenging week, with losses reaching up to 7% across 613 schemes, including mutual funds and systematic investment plans (SIPs). The BSE Sensex dropped 2.36%, while the Nifty50 fell 1.91%. Technology-focused funds were particularly affected, with losses ranging from 3.14% to 7.17% for top funds such as HDFC Technology Fund and Tata Digital India Fund. Additionally, HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund and Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund saw declines of 2.96% and 2.77%, respectively. Despite the overall downturn, 161 funds managed to deliver positive returns, primarily driven by international funds, which gained between 0.01% and 4.22%. This mixed performance reflects the volatility in global markets, where the Hang Seng and Dow Jones also faced declines, contrasting with gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
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Investors in equity mutual funds may see diminished returns, affecting their overall portfolio performance. This could lead to increased caution in future investments.
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