Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, one of the fastest-growing fund houses in India, today announced the launch of Mirae Asset Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF. Mirae Asset ETF is a part of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund and is used for Exchange Traded Funds managed by Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Private Limited.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on March 13th, 2023, and closes on March 21st, 2023. The scheme reopens for continuous sale and repurchase on March 27, 2023. The fund will be managed by the fund manager, Ms. Ekta Gala of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. During the NFO, an investor can invest a minimum of Rs 5,000 or any quantum above that in multiples of Re.1
Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index is a Smart Beta ETF that aims to measure the performance of the low volatile securities in the large market capitalization segment. Smart Beta ETFs aim to potentially combine the benefits of both active and passive investing. Smart Beta ETFs are gaining popularity across the globe as they kind of have the potential to generate alpha by using different factors.
Siddharth Srivastava, Head - ETF Product & Fund Manager, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. said, “Smart beta strategies typically capture factor exposures using systematic, rules-based approaches cost-effectively. Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index aims to generate better risk-adjusted return over a longer horizon and provides alternate sectorial exposure. This fund may be used by investors who are cautious about portfolio volatility, and downside risk and are keen to generate long-term wealth with relatively lower risk.”
In times of uncertainty in the markets like these, low volatility ETFs may be considered for investments. further explained Srivastava.
For further information about other schemes (Type of scheme, product labelling and performance of the fund) please visit the website of the AMC: www.miraeassetmf.co.in
*Note: The Product Labelling assigned during the NFO is based on internal assessment of the scheme characteristics or model portfolio and the same may vary post NFO when the actual investments are made.
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if they are not clear about the suitability of the product
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.