Morningstar FundInvestor – Month Ended October 2012

Nov 14, 2012
This issue includes segments like Manage Your Money, Morningstar Analyst Rating, Market Roundup, Mutual Fund Updates and Top Rated Funds, among others.
 

Dear Reader,

We present the Month Ended October 2012 issue of the Morningstar FundInvestor.

This Issue Includes

Manage Your Money: Keeping Tabs on Your Portfolio

Make sure you're looking at more than just performance.

Morningstar Analyst Rating: DSP BlackRock Opportunities Fund

The fund’s recent poor performance and change of guard at the helm has little bearing on its overall prospects.

Market Roundup

Indian Equity Markets

The upsurge came to a halt as markets were back in red in the month of October after surging for the past two consecutive months.

Global Equity Markets

Global equities were mixed in October with Spain in focus and Hurricane Sandy weakening markets across the globe towards the month-end.

Indian Debt Markets

Though central bank acknowledged government’s efforts towards fiscal consolidation, it refrained from cutting repo rates in its mid quarter policy, thus disappointing the markets.

Mutual Fund Update

Fund Flows & Asset Trends

Mutual fund Asset under Management witnessed a bounce back in the month of October after a sluggish previous month when the asset declined. 

Fund Category Performance

Defensives were once again back on the menu amidst a tepid market in October. Technology and energy sector funds were the bottom performers during the month.

Portfolio Analysis of Diversified Equity Funds

Cash levels of diversified equity funds fell to a record low of 3.5% in September. Exposure to interest rate sensitive sectors rose during the month along with exposure to mid-cap stocks.

Mutual Fund News

Get an update on what’s happening in the mutual fund industry.

Top Rated Funds

List of Morningstar top rated funds over 3 years

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Thank you,

Morningstar India

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