Thematic funds top MF menu, but investors don't have a taste for them
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Mint
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar said he does not advise thematic funds because they often rest on a story, and suggested investors avoid the hype, focus on long-term investing and diversify.
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The article examines why fund houses keep launching thematic and sectoral funds even as investor money into such new fund offers and existing schemes has fallen sharply. It links the trend to category rules that do not cap thematic launches, distributor incentives, and weak showing against benchmarks.
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Thematic funds top MF menu, but investors don't have a taste for them