News flash: Bandhan Mutual Fund announces the Bandhan Innovation Fund; see below for information!

In the following article we shed light on the NFO's objectives, fund allocation, fund managers, and peer performance.

Bandhan Innovation Fund is a new open-ended equity thematic scheme launched by Bandhan Mutual Fund on April 10, 2024. The scheme aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies following innovation themes. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. The minimum subscription amount is Rs. 1,000. There is no entry load but an exit load of 0.50 per cent if redeemed or switched out within 30 days from the date of allotment and nil thereafter.

Investment Objective

The Bandhan Innovation Fund seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related instruments of companies following the innovation theme. Disclaimer: There is no assurance or guarantee that the scheme’s objectives will be realized.

This NFO of Bandhan Innovation Fund is suitable for investors who are seeking to create wealth over the long term and invest predominantly in equity and equity-related instruments of companies following innovation themes. Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

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Funds Allocation

Benchmark

The performance of the Bandhan Innovation Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 TRI.

Fund Managers

Mr. Manish Gunwani, Head of Equities at Bandhan Mutual Fund, holds a postgraduate diploma in management from IIM Bangalore and a bachelor's degree in technology from IIT Madras. With extensive experience in managing funds since January 28, 2023, Mr. Gunwani oversees the equity portion of various schemes including Bandhan Small Cap Fund, Bandhan Core Equity Fund, and Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund.

Mr. Brijesh Shah, the Associate Vice President of Fixed Income, possesses a postgraduate diploma in finance and has a wealth of experience in the field. At Bandhan Mutual Fund, Mr. Shah manages the debt portion of several schemes including Bandhan Liquid Fund, Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund, Bandhan Overnight Fund, and Bandhan US Treasury Bond 0–1 year Fund.

Ms. Ritika Behera, serving as the Vice President of Equities, holds an MBA in finance along with a bachelor's degree in commerce. With 37 years of experience, she is the dedicated fund manager for foreign and overseas investments at Bandhan Mutual Fund, bringing her expertise to optimize investments in global markets.

Peer Mutual Fund Schemes

Characteristics of Sectoral/Thematic Mutual Funds

• Sector/Theme Focus: These funds invest in a specific sector (e.g., technology, healthcare) or a theme (e.g., electric vehicles, clean energy).
• High Potential Returns: They aim to capture the outperformance of a particular sector or theme, offering the chance for higher returns than diversified funds.
• Concentration Risk: By focusing on a narrow area, they are more susceptible to downturns in that sector or theme compared to broader funds.
• Active Management: These funds are typically actively managed by fund managers who select stocks based on their outlook for the chosen sector or theme.
• Market Capitalization Variation: Thematic/Sectoral funds can invest across Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, and Small-Cap stocks within their chosen area.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.