Since the universe of mutual funds is vast with hundreds of funds out there, investors can use the new riskometer provided by SEBI, to choose schemes which are in sync with their risk appetite. This meter is especially useful to investors who are new to the world of mutual funds and is not clear about the scheme matching their RISK PROFILE.
However, it is essential to note that the riskometer can give an overall idea of the risk level, there are many other factors involved that should be considered while selecting a fund and a riskometer should not be the sole indicator.
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| Schemes with Riskometer label | Suitable Investor Type | Investor Persona |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Conservative | Investor’s top priority is the safety of capital. She/he is willing to accept relatively low returns against a low risk of principal. |
| Moderately Low | Moderately Conservative | An investor is willing to accept a small level of risk in exchange for some potential returns over a medium to long-term. |
| Moderate | Moderate | An investor can tolerate a moderate level of risk in exchange for relatively higher potential returns over a medium to long-term. |
| Moderately High | Moderately Aggressive | Investor is keen to accept a relatively higher risk to maximize potential returns over the medium to long-term. |
| High Risk | Aggressive | Investor is willing to accept a significant risk to maximize potential returns over the long terms and is aware that she/he may lose a significant part of the capital. |
| Very High Risk | Very Aggressive | Investor is willing to accept a significant high risk to maximize potential returns over the long terms and is aware that she/he may lose a significant part of the capital. |
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Foreign investors withdrew significant funds from Indian equities in October amid concerns over inflation and crude oil prices. Despite this, there were signs of moderation in selling with two days of net buying. The overall FPI outflows from equities in 2026 have reached notable levels compared to previous years. Market participants are closely monitoring upcoming macroeconomic developments including US GDP data.
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Jio Platforms will list on October 28, with a grey market premium of Rs 247 indicating a potential 22.07% listing gain. The Rs 30,213-crore IPO was subscribed over 22 times, led by strong institutional demand.
IDFC First Bank’s Q2 net profit tripled to Rs 1,045 crore, supported by strong loan and fee growth. Net interest income rose 21%, while net interest margin declined to 5.6%.
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Sebi is reviewing short-selling and securities lending rules to improve liquidity and price discovery. The regulator is also planning reforms in clearing, broker compliance, custodial services and corporate bond market-making to deepen capital markets and reduce compliance costs.