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19 Aug 2026
ICICI Prudential Value Fund turns Rs 10.000 SIP to over Rs 2 crore in 22 years
ICICI Prudential Value Fund’s Rs 10,000 monthly SIP grew to ₹2.37 crore over 22 years, delivering 17.04% XIRR. A Rs 1 lakh lump-sum investment reached Rs 46.6 lakh, outperforming Nifty 50 TRI. With Rs 61,102 crore AUM, the fund follows a diversified value strategy focused on long-term wealth creation across market cycles.
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19 Aug 2026
Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund hikes stake in Swiggy and 20 others, trims exposure in 2 stocks
In July, Helios Mid Cap Fund boosted its investments by increasing its stake in Swiggy among twenty other stocks. Notably, the fund expanded its holdings in V2 Retail and GMR Airports, while reducing exposure in Multi Commodity Exchange of India and Black Box stocks. Additionally, Siemens Energy India joined the portfolio as one of the seven new entries, with the fund maintaining the same exposure in thirty-eight existing companies.
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19 Aug 2026
Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in August 2026
If you are planning to invest in balanced advantage schemes, here are our recommended schemes you can consider investing. There are no changes in the list this month. Follow our monthly updates to know how your schemes performed in the previous month.
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19 Aug 2026
SIFs vs MFs: 5 key differences investors should know before investing
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are steadily becoming a preferred choice for seasoned investors, accumulating an impressive 95,000 folios. Unlike traditional equity mutual funds, which focus solely on long positions, SIFs offer the flexibility of both long and short strategies. With a minimum investment threshold set at ten lakh rupees, these funds have successfully managed assets valued at twenty-three thousand, one hundred seventy-seven crore rupees.
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18 Aug 2026
NFO Alert: Invesco Mutual Fund announces launch of pharma and healthcare fund
Invesco Mutual Fund has launched a new open-ended equity scheme. This fund will invest in India's evolving pharma and healthcare sectors. It aims to capitalize on favorable demographics and expanding healthcare access. The new fund offer is open for subscription until September 1. Investors can start with a minimum lump sum of Rs 1,000.
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18 Aug 2026
Gold and silver ETFs gain investor interest, AUM jumps over 2X in one year: Report
Gold and silver ETFs saw sharp AUM growth over the past year, with gold ETF assets rising 2.6 times and silver ETF assets 3.4 times by July 2026. Commodity funds also increased their share of passive assets, reflecting stronger investor interest.
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