Leading fund providers in India as of September 2023, by AUM
The State Bank of India (SBI), headquartered in Mumbai, is a multinational public sector bank and financial services statutory body. In 2023, the SBI mutual fund was among the top-performing fund houses in India. As of September 2023, the SBI mutual fund managed assets totaling 821,156 crore Indian rupees. The ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund ranked second overall by assets, managing 612,500 crore Indian rupees through various issued fund types inclusive of blue chip, mixed assets, and debt funds.
Top factors to consider when reviewing fund house performance
Performance history is one of the most basic factors to consider when reviewing a fund house, as this provides insight into both the track record of the fund house and the performance of its schemes. Fund management follows, and while funds may be actively or passively managed, success often depends mainly on the capabilities of individual fund managers. Investment style is another telling aspect of a fund house's performance. Some may choose to specialize in specific investment styles. Aditya Birla Capital, for example, offers various mutual fund types. However, the vast majority of these follow a growth strategy.
How are mutual funds subject to risk?
Mutual funds, like all financial securities, are open to market risk. This is due to the inability to predict future performance. Assets may increase or decrease in value as the market cannot be controlled. Mutual funds are subjected to several areas of risk across the market. Common types of market risk include equity risk, which, as a result of changing market prices, may reduce the value of individual investments when sold. Interest rate risk, credit risk, sociopolitical risk, and country risk all stand to cause a devaluation of mutual funds in the Indian market. Inflation risk may also pose a threat, reducing the value of the Indian rupee and leading to reduced value in long-term investments. However, current forecasts see inflation levels dropping in the coming years.
Top factors to consider when reviewing fund house performance
Performance history is one of the most basic factors to consider when reviewing a fund house, as this provides insight into both the track record of the fund house and the performance of its schemes. Fund management follows, and while funds may be actively or passively managed, success often depends mainly on the capabilities of individual fund managers. Investment style is another telling aspect of a fund house's performance. Some may choose to specialize in specific investment styles. Aditya Birla Capital, for example, offers various mutual fund types. However, the vast majority of these follow a growth strategy.
How are mutual funds subject to risk?
Mutual funds, like all financial securities, are open to market risk. This is due to the inability to predict future performance. Assets may increase or decrease in value as the market cannot be controlled. Mutual funds are subjected to several areas of risk across the market. Common types of market risk include equity risk, which, as a result of changing market prices, may reduce the value of individual investments when sold. Interest rate risk, credit risk, sociopolitical risk, and country risk all stand to cause a devaluation of mutual funds in the Indian market. Inflation risk may also pose a threat, reducing the value of the Indian rupee and leading to reduced value in long-term investments. However, current forecasts see inflation levels dropping in the coming years.
