Gold Silver Reports – With equity markets rising (the S&P BSE Sensex has returned 15% in the last 2 years and 26% so far this year), it’s no wonder that other assets—especially gold—have taken a back seat. According to the Association of Mutual Funds of India (Amfi), equity funds have seen net inflows (more money came in than went out) of Rs1.78 trillion so far in 2017.
ETF / Mutual Fund
ETF / Mutual Fund- An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) or Mutual Fund is a simple way to invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, or other assets. ETFs trade like stocks on an exchange, while mutual funds are bought or sold at the end of the day. Both offer diversification, low costs, and flexibility for investors. They suit beginners and experts alike.
Gold May Not Be Bitcoin, But Miners Can Still Make You Money
Gold Silver Reports – Gold and silver prices haven’t had the best year when compared to industrial metals, and the outlook for next year looks muted at best.
Gold ETFs add 9.1 tonnes in November
Gold Silver Reports – Gold ETFs add 9.1 tonnes in November – The World Gold Council has reported that gold ETFs saw net inflows amounting to 9.1 tonnes of gold ($393 million) during November, bringing total holdings to 2,357t ($8.5 billion).
Mutual Funds Log Rs1.26 Trillion inflow in November
Gold Silver Reports – Investors have pumped Rs1.26 trillion into mutual funds in November, driving industry assets under management to an all-time high of Rs21.8 trillion. With the latest inflow, total infusion in MF schemes reached Rs3.8 trillion in the first eight months (April- November) of the current fiscal, latest data with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed.
Sebi May Allow Mutual Funds, Portfolio Managers to Invest in Commodities
Gold Silver Reports – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday proposed to allow mutual funds and portfolio managers to invest in commodity derivatives market in a latest attempt to widen investments in this asset class.
Gold ETFs Soar as Russia Probe Closes In on Trump’s Inner Circle
Gold Silver Reports – Gold ETFs Soar as Russia Probe Closes In on Trump’s Inner Circle – As U.S. political turmoil mounted, investors ran to gold.
Cash Holding by Mutual Funds in Equity Portfolio Drops to Lowest Level Since June
Gold Silver Reports – Mutual funds’ cash holding as a percentage of their total equity portfolio fell to the lowest in four months in October, as fund managers pumped money into a spate of public offerings.
‘Buy Bitcoin’ Overtakes ‘Buy Gold’ as Online Search Phrase
Gold Silver Reports – Add bitcoin to the list of things denting gold’s appeal. — Bullion’s rally faltered in the past two months as the dollar strengthened and global equities set new records, while concerns over Brexit and Catalonia’s push for independence failed to drum up notable haven demand. Now, bitcoin’s surge is attracting investor interest toward the cryptocurrency and away from the metal, the biggest online vaulting service said.
Bitcoin Contentious Bid for Legitimacy
Gold Silver Reports – Bitcoin Contentious Bid for Legitimacy – Instead of bringing clarity, an impressive price surge last week accentuated the differences within the financial industry about the future of the bitcoins. Opinions range from those asserting that we are witnessing the birth and maturation of a new global currency to those who argue that the phenomenon is a “fraud,” with a large middle either reserving judgment or arguing that it will last but currently may risk being in the midst of a speculative price bubble.
Mutual Funds Raised Stakes in These 10 Stocks in July-Sept
Gold Silver Reports – The quarter ended September belonged to mutual funds as they pumped in 48,000 crore into equities during the 3 month period.