Fund of Funds
Fund of Funds (FOF) is a type of mutual fund where a fund invests in other mutual funds rather than directly in individual securities. Essentially, it's a fund that holds a portfolio of other funds rather than investing directly in stocks, bonds, or other assets. The underlying funds can be from the same or different asset managers, and they may include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or hedge funds.
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ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct Growth▲ 36.78%AUM ₹2165 Cr •
Expense 0.12%
- ICICI Prudential India Equity FOF Direct Growth▲ 22.35%
AUM ₹147 Cr •
Expense 1.15%
- ICICI Prudential Thematic Advantage Fund(FOF) Direct Plan Growth▲ 19.54%
AUM ₹1990 Cr •
Expense 1.3%
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Nippon India Nifty Next 50 Junior BeES FoF Direct Growth▲ 18.4%AUM ₹498 Cr •
Expense 0.3%
- ICICI Prudential Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 ETF FOF Direct Growth▲ 18.23%
AUM ₹810 Cr •
Expense 0.1%
- ICICI Prudential Passive Strategy Fund(FOF) Direct Plan Growth▲ 17.24%
AUM ₹176 Cr •
Expense 0.4%
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Mirae Asset Equity Allocator Fund of Fund Direct Growth▲ 15.79%AUM ₹853 Cr •
Expense 0.19%
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Quantum Equity FoF Direct Growth▲ 15.51%AUM ₹128 Cr •
Expense 0.51%
- Mirae Asset Nifty India Manufacturing ETF Fund of Fund Direct Growth--
AUM ₹113 Cr •
Expense 0.53%
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Tata Nifty India Digital ETF Fund of Fund Direct Growth--AUM ₹86 Cr •
Expense 0.07%
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Advantages of investing in Fund of Funds
Investing in Fund of Funds offers several advantages for investors:
Diversification
FoFs provide instant diversification by investing in a variety of underlying funds across different asset classes, sectors, and geographic regions. This diversification helps spread risk and reduce the impact of poor performance in any single investment.
Access to Specialized Strategies
FoFs can provide access to specialized investment strategies or asset classes that may be challenging for individual investors to access or analyze on their own. Examples include alternative investments like hedge funds or private equity, as well as niche sectors or emerging markets.
Convenience and Accessibility
Investing in a FoF allows investors to access a diversified portfolio through a single investment vehicle. This simplifies the investment process, as investors do not need to select and manage individual securities or funds themselves.
Limitations of Investing in Fund of Funds
While Fund of Funds offer several advantages, they also come with certain limitations and risks that investors should consider:
Potential Over-Diversification
While diversification is a key benefit of FoFs, it's possible to become overly diversified, which can dilute potential returns. Additionally, too much diversification may lead to portfolio holdings that closely mirror the broader market, limiting the potential for outperformance.
Limited Control
Investing in a FoF means relinquishing control over the selection and allocation of underlying funds to the FoF manager. Investors must trust the manager's judgment and may not have the ability to tailor the portfolio to their specific preferences or beliefs.
Performance Dependency
The performance of a Fund of Funds is heavily dependent on the performance of its underlying funds. If one or more underlying funds perform poorly, it can drag down the overall performance of the FoF, regardless of the manager's skill.
Points to consider before investing in Fund of Funds
Before investing in Fund of Funds, it's crucial to consider several key points to make informed investment decisions and manage risks effectively. Here are some points to consider:
Investment Objectives
Determine if the FoF's investment objectives align with your own financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Understand the fund's target returns, asset allocation strategy, and investment focus.
Risk Profile
Evaluate the risk profile of the FoF, including the types of underlying funds it invests in, the level of diversification, and historical volatility. Consider whether the fund's risk level is suitable for your investment preferences.
Performance Track Record
Review the historical performance of the FoF and its underlying funds. Look for consistent returns over various market cycles and compare performance against relevant benchmarks and peer groups.
Fees and Expenses
Understand the fee structure of the FoF, including management fees, expense ratios, and any other charges. Compare these costs to similar funds and consider their impact on potential returns over time.
How to start investing in Fund of Funds with INDmoney?
Now that you have understood what are Fund of Funds, you need to know how easily you can start your investment with INDmoney. Just follow these simple steps given below, to start your mutual fund investment journey with us.
Step 1
Download the INDmoney app and create your free investment account by completing your KYC ( Know Your Customer).
Step 2
Once your Free investment account is ready, you can either search for a Fund of Funds or go to the mutual fund section and tap on Fund of Funds from Discover All Categories.
Step 3
Choose a Fund of Funds by looking at aspects like past returns, volatility, downside capture ratio, AUM, Expense ratios and underlying stocks and sectors.
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Choose the amount that you want to invest as SIP or LumpSum.
Step 6
Set up payments. If you choose to set up SIP in Fund of Funds Funds, you can do a free automatic pay set up via bank mandate or UPI. If you choose to invest in lumpsum (one-time) then you can pay via UPI, netbanking, NEFT or RTGS.
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