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A
Project Study Report On
Training Undertaken at
IDFC AMC ltd, Ahmadabad
“STUDY ABOUT INVESTORS PERCEPTION AND INVESTMENT PETTERN IN MUTUAL FUND AT IDFC
AMC ltd”
Submitted by: - MANTHAN SONI (Enr. No: - 137690592115)
MBA PROGRAMME 2013-2015
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for Summer Internship Programme for the award of the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSHRI JAIRAMBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (NICM-MBA)
Submitted to:-
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY,
AHMEDABAD
PREFACE
With the growth of rapid industrialization the need of management is felt every where. A
research report provides the most natural condition under which a student can learn and got
success in implementing the theoretically learned in to the practical and current
environment of daily practices done by the people (investor) it helps a student to learn, to
improve, to improvise, to experiment, to find knowledge in all possible ways and to
translate that knowledge into action.
MBA is a foundation stone to the management career. The classroom learning needs to
practical exposure. To develop concrete managerial and administrative skills of potential
manager, it is important that the interaction to the real environment be there.
The project is a real life venture for me. It is a great privilege that you have spread your for
reading this. In forthcoming pages, an attempt has been made to present the different aspect
of my project.
Date: Manthan soni
Place: Gandhinagar (GTU’s Enrollment No: -
137690592115)
Declaration
This project report entitled “Understanding Study of Investors perception and
investment pattern in mutual fund at IDFC” has been submitted to Gujarat
Technological University, Ahmadabad in partial fulfillment for the award of degree of
Master of Business Administration. I, the undersigned hereby declare that this report has
been completed by me under the guidance of Mr.Pankil thakker (Assistant Vise President)
and Prof.Rashesh Patel (Faculty Member, ShriJairambhai Patel Institute of Business
Management & Computer Applications, Gandhinagar.)
The report is entirely the result of my own efforts and has not been submitted either in part
or whole to any other institute or university for any degree.
Manthan soni
(GTU’s Enrollment No: - 137690592115)
Date:
Place: Gandhinagar
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“Chain of mistakes leads towards failures, chain of failures leads to experience & chain of experience leads to success.” That’s what a life’s path is. I express my heartfelt thanks to Dr. S.O. Junare, Director of NICM for providing me an opportunity for carrying out this study.
My special thanks to Prof. Rashesh Patel, Assistant Professor, NICM, who had been a mentor and had supported me by his vast knowledge, experience and wisdom. He had been a constant support me throughout the completion of the study
I take the opportunity to thank Mr. Hardik, Senior vise president, IDFC, who has motivated us to achieve new heights and work creatively.
I would also like to thank my guide Mr. Pankil Thakker, Assistant Vise President, IDFC. Who have immensely guided, supported and helped me in the process of completion of my Organizational Study through his constant encouragement and suggestions.
I take the opportunity to thank Mrs.Rekha nair, Sales manager, IDFC. Who had been a constant support throughout the completion of the study?
My sincere and humble thanks to all my faculty members, my beloved parents, my dear friends and each and everyone who have been never ending source of knowledge, inspiration and support to me.
Signature of the Student
Manthan soniEr.No: - 137690592115
Shri Jairambhai Patel Institute of Business Management and Computer Applications
(Formerly known as National Institute of Cooperative Management),
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Affiliated with Gujarat Technological UniversityOpposite Amusement Park, Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar - 382 007
measure. The study used 269 open-ended schemes (out of total schemes of 433) for
computing relative performance index. Then after excluding funds whose returns are less
than risk-free returns, 58 schemes are finally used for further analysis. The results of
performance measures suggest that most of mutual fund schemes in the sample of 58 were
able to satisfy investor’s expectations by giving excess returns over expected returns based
on both premiums for systematic risk and total risk.
DEFNITION OF MUTUAL FUNDS
DEFNITION:
A mutual fund, also referred to as an open-end fund, is an investment company that spreads its money across a diversified portfolio of securities -- including stocks, bonds, or money market instruments.
Shareholders who invest in a fund each own a representative portion of those investments, less any expenses charged by the fund.
Mutual fund investors make money either by receiving dividends and interest from their investments, or by the rise in value of the securities. Dividends, interest and profits from the sale of any securities (capital gains) are passed on to the shareholders in the form of distributions. And shareholders generally are allowed to sell (redeem) their shares at any time for the closing market price of the fund on that day.
DEFNITION:
Mutual funds have been around for a long time, dating back to the early 19th century. The first modern American mutual fund opened in 1924, yet it was only in the 1990’s that mutual funds became mainstream investments, as the number of households owning them nearly tripled during that decade. With recent surveys showing that over 88% of all investors participate in mutual funds, you're probably already familiar with these investments, or perhaps even own some. In any case, it's important that you know exactly how these investments work and how you can use them to your advantage.
A mutual fund is a special type of company that pools together money from many investors and invests it on behalf of the group, in accordance with a stated set of objectives. Mutual funds raise the money by selling shares of the fund to the public, much like any other company can sell stock in itself to the public. Funds then take the money they receive from the sale of their shares (along with any money made from previous investments) and use it to purchase various investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds and money market instruments. In return for the money they give to the fund when purchasing shares, shareholders receive an equity position in the fund and, in effect, in each of its underlying securities. For most mutual funds, shareholders are free to sell their shares at any time, although the price of a share in a mutual fund will fluctuate daily, depending upon the performance of the securities held by the fund.
DEFNITION:
A mutual fund is simply a financial intermediary that allows a group of investors to pool their money together with a predetermined investment objective. The mutual fund wil have a fund manager who is responsible for investing the pooled money into specific securities (usually stocks or bonds). When you invest in a mutual fund, you are buying shares (or portions) of the mutual fund and become a shareholder of the fund.
.DEFNITION:
An open-ended fund operated by an investment company which raises money from shareholders and invests in a group of assets, in accordance with a stated set of objectives. mutual funds raise money by selling shares of the fund to the public, much like any other type of company can sell stock in itself to the public. Mutual funds then take the money they receive from the sale of their shares (along with any money made from previous investments) and use it to purchase various investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds and money market instruments. In return for the money they give to the fund when purchasing shares, shareholders receive an equity position in the fund and, in effect, in each of its underlying securities. For most mutual funds, shareholders are free to sell their shares at any time, although the price of a share in a mutual fund will fluctuate daily, depending upon the performance of the securities held by the fund. Benefits of mutual funds include diversification and professional money management. Mutual funds offer choice, liquidity, and convenience, but charge fees and often require a minimum investment. A closed-end fund is often incorrectly referred to as a mutual fund, but is actually an investment trust. There are many types of mutual funds, including aggressive growth fund, asset allocation fund, balanced fund, blend fund, bond fund, capital appreciation fund, clone fund, closed fund, crossover fund, equity fund, fund of funds, global fund, growth fund, growth and income fund, hedge fund, income fund, index fund, international fund, money market fund, municipal bond fund, prime rate fund, regional fund, sector fund, specialty fund, stock fund, and tax-free bond fund.
DEFNITION:
A security that gives small investors access to a well-diversified portfolio of equities, bonds and other securities. Each shareholder participates in the gain or loss of the fund. Shares are issued and can be redeemed as needed
How to Calculate the value of a Mutual Fund:
The investor’s funds are deployed in a portfolio of securities by the fund manager. The
value of these investments keeps changing as the market price of the securities change.
Since investors are free to enter and exit the fund at any time, it is essential that the market
value of their investments is used to determine the price at which such entry and exit will
take place. The net assets represent the market value of assets, which belong to the
investors, on a given date.
Net Asset Value or NAV of a mutual fund is the value of one unit of investment in the fund,
in net asset terms.
NAV= Net Asset of the scheme / Number of Units Outstanding
Where Net Assets are calculated as:-
(Market value of investment + current assets and other assets + Accrued income – current
liabilities and other liabilities – less accrued expenses) / No. of Units Outstanding as at the
NAV date.
NAV of all schemes must be calculated and published at least weekly for closed – end
schemes and daily for open- end schemes.
The major factors affecting the NAV of a fund are :
Sale and purchase of securities
Sale and repurchase of units
Valuation of assets
Accrual of income and expenses
. NAV-:
Net Asset Value is the market value of the assets of the scheme minus its liabilities. The per unit NAV
is the net asset value of the scheme divided by the number of units outstanding on the Valuation Date.
How is NAV calculated?
The value of all the securities in the portfolio in calculated daily. From this, all expenses are deducted
and the resultant value divided by the number of units in the fund is the fund’s NAV.
Expense Ratio
AMCs charge an annual fee, or expense ratio that covers administrative expenses, salaries,
advertising expenses, brokerage fee, etc. A 1.5% expense ratio means the AMC charges Rs1.50 for every
Rs100 in assets under management.
A fund's expense ratio is typically to the size of the funds under management and not to the returns
earned. Normally, the costs of running a fund grow slower than the growth in the fund size - so, the more
assets in the fund, the lower should be its expense.
Entry load and an exit load
Some Asset Management Companies (AMCs) have sales charges, or loads, on their funds
(entry load and/or exit load) to compensate for distribution costs. Funds that can be purchased
without a sales charge are called no-load funds. Entry load is charged at the time an investor
purchases the units of a scheme. The entry load percentage is added to the prevailing NAV at the
time of allotment of units. Exit load is charged at the time of redeeming (or transferring an
investment between schemes). The exit load percentage is deducted from the NAV at the time of
redemption (or transfer between schemes). This amount goes to the Asset Management Company
and not into the pool of funds of the scheme.
How does "entry load" affect the investment returns?
A 2.25% entry load sounds small. But it still bites a chunk off the returns over a long period
of time. For instance, Rs 1 lakh invested directly in the no-load option of an equity fund that
grows at a rate of 15% over a period of 20 years yields around Rs 16.36 lakh against Rs
15.99 lakh that a load fund would return—a difference of Rs 36,820. This is because even a
small sum of 2.25% gets compounded over the years.
The pinch remains the same even in a systematic investment plan (SIP). As SIPs entail
investments on a regular basis, say every month, you end up paying entry loads on all your
investment installments. Assume you had invested Rs 5,000 in Reliance Vision Fund (RVF)
on January 1, 2003 through a monthly SIP. If you had withdrawn your entire investment
after five years, on December 31, 2007, you would have got back Rs 11.52 lakh in the no-
load option and Rs 11.25 lakh in a load option, a difference of a cool Rs 25,914.
Are investments in mutual fund units risk-free or safe?
This depends on the underlying instrument that a mutual fund invests in, based on its investment
objectives. Mutual funds that invest in stock market-related instruments cannot be termed “risk-free
or safe” as investment in shares are inherently risky by nature, whereas funds that invest in fixed-
income instruments are relatively safe and those that invest only in government securities are the
safest.
Why Mutual Funds are an investment option?
Firstly, we are not all investment professionals. We go to a doctor when we need medical advice or a
lawyer for legal guidance, similarly mutual funds are investment vehicles managed by professional
fund managers. And unless you rate highly on the Investment IQ Quiz, we recommend you use this
option for investing. Mutual funds are like professional money managers, however a key factor in
their favor is that they are more regulated and hence offer investors the ability to analyze and
evaluate their track record.
Secondly, investing is becoming more complex. There was a time when things were quite simple -
the market went up with the arrival of the first monsoon showers and every year around Diwali.
Since India started integrating with the world (with the start of the liberalization process), complex
factors such as an increase in short-term US interest rates, the collapse of the Brazilian currency or
default on its debt by the Russian government, have started having an impact on the Indian stock
market. Although it is possible for an individual investor to understand Indian companies (and
investing) in such an environment, the process can become fairly time consuming. Mutual funds
(whose fund managers are paid to understand these issues and whose asset management company
invests in research) provide an option of investing without getting lost in the complexities.
Lastly, and most importantly, mutual funds provide risk diversification: Diversification of a portfolio
is amongst the primary tenets of portfolio structuring (see The Need to Diversify). And a necessary
one to reduce the level of risk assumed by the portfolio holder. Most of us are not necessarily well
qualified to apply the theories of portfolio structuring to our holdings and hence would be better off
leaving that to a professional. Mutual funds represent one such option.
How to select a mutual fund scheme?
What's strategy got to do with selecting a mutual fund? Shouldn't you just go and invest in the best
performing fund? The answer is no. Mutual fund investing requires as much strategic input as any
other investment option. But the advantage is that the strategy here is a natural extension of your
asset allocation plan (use our Asset Allocator to understand what your optimum asset allocation plan
should be, based on your personal risk profile). The following processes are important to select a
mutual fund scheme.
Identify funds whose investment objectives match your asset allocation needs
Just as you would buy a computer that fits your needs and budget, you should choose a mutual fund
that meets your risk tolerance (need) and your risk capacity (budget) levels (i.e. has similar
investment objectives as your own). Typical investment objectives of mutual funds include fixed
income or equity, general equity or sector-focused, high risk or low risk, blue-chips or turnarounds,
long-term or short-term liquidity focus. The investment objectives match yours are
Evaluate past performance, look for consistency. Although past performance is no guarantee of
future performance, it is a useful way of assessing how well or badly a fund has performed in
comparison to its stated objectives and peer group. A good way to do this would be to identify the
five best performing funds (within your selected investment objectives) over various periods, say 3
months, 6 months, one year, two years and three years. Shortlist funds that appear in the top 5 in
each of these time horizons as they would have thus demonstrated their ability to be not only good
but also, consistent performers. .
Are investments in mutual fund units risk-free or safe?
This depends on the instrument mutual fund invests in, based on its investment objectives.
Mutual funds that invest in stock market-related instruments cannot be termed “risk-free or
safe” as investment in shares are inherently risky by nature, whereas funds that invest in
fixed-income instruments are relatively safe and those that invest only in government
securities are the safest.
Role of a Fund Manager:
Fund managers are responsible for implementing a consistent investment strategy that reflects the
goals and objectives of the fund. Normally, fund managers monitor market and economic trends and
analyze securities in order to make informed investment decisions.
How are mutual funds regulated?
All Asset Management Companies (AMCs) are regulated by SEBI and or the RBI (in case the AMC
is promoted by a bank). In addition, every mutual fund has a board of directors that represents the
unit holders’ interests in the mutual fund.
CHAPTER: -III
COMPANY PROFILE-
IDFC have been an integral part of the country's development story since 1997, when our company was formed with the specific mandate to build the nation.Since 2005, we have built on our vision to be the 'one firm' that looks after the diverse needs of infrastructure development. Whether it is financial intermediation for infrastructure projects and services, adding value through innovative products to the infrastructure value chain or asset maintenance of existing infrastructure projects, we focus on supporting companies to get the best return on investments.Our growth has been driven by the substantial investment requirements of the infrastructure sector in India combined with the growth in the Indian economy over the last several years. Our ability to tap global as well as Indian financial resources makes us the acknowledged experts in infrastructure finance. This, coupled with a strong synergy between the company management and key shareholders, and a dedicated team of over 550 people makes us an organization that is committed to improving the face of India's infrastructure sector.At IDFC, our commitment to building India's infrastructure goes beyond business. We work closely with government entities and regulators to advise and assist them in formulating policy and regulatory frameworks that support private investment and public-private partnerships in infrastructure development.
Mission“To be the leading knowledge-driven financial services company, creating enduring value, promoting infrastructure and nation building”
Values
IntegrityWe engage in honest and straight forward communication with all stakeholders and adhere to the highest ethical standards in everything we do. Our reputation is paramount. We will act in the best interests of our clients but without compromising our values and principles.
Nurturing HumilityWe are modest enough to know that we can be wrong and smart enough to learn from our mistakes. We treat everyone as an equal— no task is beneath us.
StewardshipWe act as custodians of our firm and accept the charge of passing on a better business than the one we inherited. Our actions will be guided by rules and ethical principles creating long term value with due care for society and environment.
PartnershipWe emphasize a ONE FIRM culture. We foster mutual respect and proactively collaborate with each other, with clients, and with partners keeping just one thing in mind – to be the best at what we do.
InitiativeWe encourage new ideas and independent action within a culture that fosters sharing knowledge and information, critical debate and constructive dissent.
ResponsibilityWe take complete ownership for our actions, emphasizing a results-oriented and problem-solving approach to business. We are personally accountable to the communities that we serve.
ExcellenceWe constantly strive to raise industry standards, be the employer of choice, and work to be the best rather than the biggest. Dedication to excellence results in superior execution and generates creative, imaginative and innovative outcomes.
Board Committees
Audit Committee
: Mr. S. H. KhanChairmanDr. Omkar GoswamiMr. Gautam KajiMs. Marianne ØklandMs. Snehlata Shrivastava
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
: Dr. Omkar GoswamiChairmanDr. Rajiv B. LallMr. Gautam KajiMr. Donald Peck
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
: Mr. S. H. KhanChairmanDr. Rajiv B. LallMr. Vikram Limaye
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
: Dr. Rajiv B. LallChairmanDr. Omkar GoswamiMr. Vikram Limaye
Executive Committee
: Dr. Rajiv B. LallChairmanMr. S. S. KohliMr. S. H. KhanDr. Omkar GoswamiMr. Donald PeckMr. Vikram Limaye
Risk Committee
: Mr. Gautam KajiChairmanMr. S. H. KhanDr. Rajiv B. LallMs. Marianne ØklandMr. Vikram Limaye
History & Timelines
Our Group was born out of the need for a specialized financial intermediary for infrastructure. Incorporated on January 30, 1997 in Chennai, our company was set up on the recommendations of the 'Expert Group on Commercialisation of Infrastructure Projects' under the Chairmanship of Dr. Rakesh Mohan.Since then, we have been a leading catalyst for providing private sector infrastructure development in India. We focus on developing and leveraging our knowledge base in the infrastructure space to devise and provide appropriate financing solutions to our customers. Our strong capitalization reflects the crucial role that we play in infrastructure development.
1997
IDFC is founded on the recommendations of the 'Expert Group on Commercialization of Infrastructure Projects' under the Chairmanship of Dr. Rakesh Mohan. The group is conceptualized to channel private capital into commercially viable projects.
1999
Is notified as a Public Financial Institution under Section 4A of the Companies Act.
2000
Gets registered with SEBI as a merchant banker.
2001
Gets registered with SEBI as a debenture trustee. Sets up Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Limited (iDeCK)
2002
Sets up IDFC Private Equity as an investment manager for private equity funds. Sets up Uttaranchal Infrastructure Development Company Limited (UDEC).
Successfully raises $200 million for the India Development Fund, the first infrastructure-focused private equity fund.
2005
Becomes a public company after listing its shares on NSE and BSE.
2006
Successfully raises $450 million for its second infrastructure - focused private equity fund.
2007
Raises Rs. 2,100 crore through QIP. Sets up IDFC Project Equity Company Limited as a specialized project finance entity
focused on developing Indian infrastructure projects. Establishes IDFC Projects to develop, implement, own and operate projects in the
infrastructure space.
2008
Successfully raises $930 million through the India Infrastructure Fund to invest equity capital in infrastructure projects and $700 million in its third private equity fund.
Enters into asset management by acquiring the AMC business of Standard Chartered Bank in India.
Incorporates IDFC Capital (Singapore) Pte Limited, for an emerging markets private equity fund-of-funds business.
2009
The company's loan book crosses Rs. 20,000 crore with more than 200 infrastructure projects funded.
Establishes IDFC Foundation to focus on capacity building, policy advisory and sustainability initiatives.
Becomes part of Nifty 50.
2010
Raises additional capital of Rs. 26,542 million through a Qualified Institution Placement at Rs.168.25 per share and CCPS at a conversion price of Rs.176 per share. Government shareholding reduces to 18%.
Classified as an Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC). Raises Rs. 480 crores in the first tranche of its Long Term Infrastructure Bonds.
2011
Certified as India's first "Green Data Centre".
IDFC opens an office in US. Sets up IDFC Foundation as a Section 25 Company for all its developmental work. IDFC & Natixis Global Asset Management enter into a strategic partnership. Raise USD 310 million of ECB's. Starts "Partners Program".
2012
IDFC Completes 15 years with over 1.5 million investors. Launches "In Our Hands" an youth engagement initiative, to socialize the policy advocacy
work being done under the aegis of the India Infrastructure Report (IIR). Releases a handbook titled "EVOLVING PERSPECTIVES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
INDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE", encompassing the policy work done in the last 15 years.
IDFC business
Corporate Investment Banking
Project Finance Financial Markets Group Securities
Alternative Asset Management
Private Equity Infrastructure Real Estate
Public Market Asset Management
Mutual Fund
Foundation Government Advisory Services Policy Advocacy Capacity Building Initiatives Community Engagement
Structure of the organization
Company’s structure
Structure of the company consists of following entities:-
Country head State head distribution channel Cluster heads of investments Individual brokers Back office operation Sales team
State head looks after all the operation in Karnataka region like Bellary, Mysore and other cities of Karnataka
and coordinates with asset management companies i.e. AMCs and reports to country head, and cluster heads
of investments are responsible for sales team and report to state head distribution channel and sales people
who directly interact with investors for the investments report to cluster head investment. Sales team is
supported by back office operations, like role of back office operation
SWOT analysis of the company and its competitor
STRENGTH
BRANDNAME KNOWN TO BE ETHICAL PRESENCE IN ALL OVER INDIA EXPERIENCED PEOPLE IN THE
COMPANY UNBIASNESS
WEAKNESS
BRANCHASE OF COMPANY IS LESS ONLY 27 IN INDIA.
LACK OF MANPOWER NOT HAVING NECESSARY
INFRASTRUCTURE
OPPORTUNITY
ZERO BASE LACK OF PROPER SERVICES
AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET ABSENCE OF LEADER IN THE
MARKET, IN DISTRIBUTION ( MUTUAL FUNDS)
HUGE POTENTIAL OF MUTUAL FUND MARKET
GROWTH OF MUTUAL FUND MARKET
INCREASE IN INCOME LEVEL OF PEOPLE
THREATS
INDIVIDUAL BROKERS ITS COMPETITOR’S
PROMOTIOAL ACTIVITIES
ITS COMPETITOR’NEW BUSINESS PLANS
ATTRITION LACK OF MANPOWER NOT HAVING NECESSARY
INFRASTRUCTURE
Average Assets under Management
Assets under management (AUM) is a financial term denoting the market value of all the funds being managed by a financial institution (a mutual fund, hedge fund, private equity firm, venture capital firm, or brokerage house) on behalf of its clients, investors, partners, depositors, etc.The average Assets under management of all Mutual funds in India for the quarter Jul-13 to Sep-13 (in INR billion) is given below:
DSPML Top 100 Equity Reg Equity: Diversified 41.96
Kotak 30 Equity: Diversified 41.33
IDFC Premier Equity fund Equity-oriented 29.67
RANKING OF THE COMPANY
By looking at this table we can rank various asset management companies on the basis of asset under
management. They are as follows:
1) Reliance mutual fund
2) ICICI prudential mutual fund
3) UTI mutual fund
4) BIRLA sun life mutual fund
5) SBI mutual fund
By looking at this rank we can say that in India people prefer to invest in
reliance scheme and they are having great faith on Reliance Company.
SCHEMES OF IDFC
Scheme: IDFC Advantage Fund
Type Open ended growth schemeInvestment 70% in equity & 30% in DebtpatternFund Objective Long term growth of capitalInvestment Min of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Dividend Yield plus
Type Open ended Growth SchemeInvestment 100% in equitypatternFund objective Capital growth & incomeInvestment Min of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Equity plan
Type Open ended equity linked savings schemesInvestment 80% in equity & 20% in short term, money market &
liquid instrumentsFund objective Long term growth of capital along with income tax
relief for investmentInvestment Minimum of 3yearshorizon
Scheme: IDFC Index Fund
Type Open ended index Linked SchemeInvestment 100% in SecuritiespatternFund Objective Generate ReturnsInvestment Min of one YearHorizon
Scheme: IDFC opportunities Fund
Type Open ended growth schemeInvestment 70-100% in equity, 30% in cash & money marketpattern instrumentsFund objective Long term growth of capitalInvestment Minimum of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Mid Cap Fund
Type Open ended growth schemeInvestment 65-100% in equity related companies with marketpattern capitalization of Rs.150 crores to Rs.1,500 crores
35% in equity related companies with a marketcapitalization.
Fund Objective Long term growth of capitalInvestment Minimum of 1 yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Balance Fund
Type Open ended balanced schemeInvestment 50 to 75% in equity 25-50% in debtpatternFund object To balance income requirements with long term growth
of capitalInvestment Minimum of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Asset Allocation Fund
Type Open ended fund of fundsInvestment Aggressive plan 70-80% in equity 20-25% indebtpattern Moderate plan 40-60% in equity 40-60% indebt
Conservative plan 20-25% in equity 75-80% indebtFund objective Income & capital Application with diversification in
equity & debt schemes in line with risk profile ofinvestor
Investment Minimum of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Gilt Plus
Type Open ended governments securities schemesInvestment 100% in securities permitted by RBIpatternFund objective To generate in income & capital appreciation through
investments in government securities.Investment Least 6 months to 1 yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Dynamic Bond Fund
Type Open ended income schemeInvestment 50-65% in Government securities, 25-35% in corporatepattern bonds, 0-25% in cash liquid instruments.Fund objective To generate optimal returns with high liquidityInvestment Minimum of one yearhorizon
Scheme: IDFC Income Plus
Type Open ended income schemeInvestment 100% in debt & money marketpatternFund objective To generate consistent incomeInvestment Minimum of 1 yearhorizon
OPTIONS NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEYES 200 100NO 00 00
TOTAL 200 100
YES NO0
50
100
150
200
250
AWARENESS OF MUTUAL FUNDS
NO. OF RESPONDENTS
Interpretation:
According to the survey, most investors are aware of mutual funds. It can be observed from the above table that 100% of respondents are aware of Mutual
TABLE-10:
AWARENESS OF MUTUAL FUNDS IS THROUGH
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEADVERTISEMENT 52 26
FRIENDS 37 19FAMILY MEMBERS 19 10
FINANCIAL ADVISORS 66 32RELATIVES 26 13
TOTAL 200 100
INFLUENCE OF INVESTMENT DECISION ISTHROUGH
ADVERTISEMERELATIVES NT ADVERTISEMENT13% 26%
FRIENDS
FINANCIAL FAMILY MEMBERS
ADVISORS FRIENDS FINANCIAL ADVISORS32% FAMILY 19% RELATIVES
MEMBERS10%
Interpretation:
According to the survey, the respondents are more aware of mutual funds through
Financial Advisors who occupy 32%, followed by Advertisements 26%, Friends 19%,
Relatives 13% & Family Members 10%
TABLE 11:
MUTUAL FUND IS A GOOD INVESTMENT OPTION.
OPTIONS NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEYES 159 79.5NO 41 20.5
TOTAL 200 100
MUTUAL FUND IS A GOOD INVESTMENT OPTION
/ 180
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120 NO. OF100 RESPONDENTS
80 PERCENTAGE60
40
NO
.
200
YES NO
OPTIONS
Interpretation:
Many of the individuals are of the view that mutual fund is a good investment
option. Of the total sample survey around 79.5% of the respondents feel that mutual fund is
a good investment option & 20.5% of the respondents feel that it is not a good investment
option.
TABLE 12:
What is your return expectation on your investment in mutual fund?
OPTIONNO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE
Up to 8% 52 26
Between 8% to 18% 80 40
Above 18% 68 34TOTAL 200 100
Up to 8% Between 8% to 18%
Above 18%0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
return expectation
NO. OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 13
How long are you planning to stay invest in mutual fund?
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE< 1 year 46 23
1 to 3 year 75 37.53 to 5 year 50 25> 5 year 29 15.5TOTAL 200 100
< 1 year 1 to 3 year 3 to 5 year > 5 year0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
NO. OF RESPONDENTS
NO. OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE-14:
RESPONDENTS PREFFERING IDFC AS A
DISTRIBUTOR OF MUTUAL FUNDS
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE
IDFC 138 69OTHERS 62 31TOTAL 200 100
IDFC AS A DISTRIBUTOR OFMUTUAL FUNDS
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NO. OF100 RESPONDENTS80
PERCENTAGE604020N O .
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IDFC OTHERS
OPTIONS
Interpretation:
According to the survey, 69% of the respondents are aware of idfc as a
distributor of mutual funds & these 69% of the investors would like to invest in idfc
mutual fund option. The rest 31% of the respondents would like to prefer others.
TABLE-15:
TYPE OF FUNDS RESPONDENTS PREFER TO
OPTION NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEDEBT FUND 42 30.5
EQUITY FUND 78 56.5HYBRID FUND 18 13
TOTAL 138 100
TYPE OF FUNDS RESPONDENTS PREFER TO
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60 NO. OF50 RESPONDENTS
40 PERCENTAGE3020
N O . 100
DEBT FUND EQUITY FUND HYBRIDFUND
OPTIONS
Interpretation:
From the survey conducted the respondents prefer Equity funds more in number
they occupy 56.5%, followed by Debt funds with 30.5% and a very few respondents
prefer to hybrid funds with 13%.
TABLE-16:
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFERED BY RESPONDENT IN DEBT FUNDS
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGELIQUID FUND 2 5FLOATE RATE 4 10
GILT FUND 5 12DYNAMIC BOND FUND 15 35
INCOME PLUS 7 17
BOND INDEX FUND 9 21TOTAL 42 100
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFERED BY RESPONDENT INDEBT FUNDS
5%LIQUID FUND
21% 10% FLOATE RATE12% GILT FUND
DYNAMIC BOND FUND
17% INCOME PLUS
35% BOND INDEX FUND
Interpretation:
Based on the survey, it is found that the respondents prefer dynamic bond fund
which occupies 35%, then follows is the bond Index Fund with 21%, thirdly Income Plus
is seen with more percentage with 17, followed by Gilt Fund, Floating Rate Fund, &
Liquid Fund with 12, 10, 5.
TABLE-17:
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFERED IN EQUITY FUNDS
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEADVANTAGE FUND 26 33
MID CAP 6 8EQUITY PLAN 4 5
MNC FUND 5 6INDEX FUND 3 4
DIVIDEND YEILD PLUS 32 41INDIA OPPURTUNITIES FUND 2 3
TOTAL 78 100
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFFERED IN EQUITY
FUNDS ADVANTAGE FUND
MID CAP
3%EQUITY PLAN
33%MNC FUND41%
INDEX FUND
4% 6% 5%8%
DIVIDEND YEILD PLUS
INDIA OPPURTUNITIESFUND
Interpretation:
Based on the survey, that out of 78 sample size, most of the investors choose
dividend yield plus which occupies 41%, followed by Advantage Fund with 33%, then
MNC fund with 6%, mid cap 8%, Equity plan 5%, India opportunities fund 3%.
TABLE-18:
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFERRED IN HYBRID FUND
OPTION NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEMIP I 3 16.7MIP II 4 22.2
BALANCED FUND 11 61.1TOTAL 18 100
TYPE OF SCHEME PREFERRED IN HYBRIDFUND
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60
50 NO. OF40 RESPONDENTS
30 PERCENTAGE2010
N O .
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MIP I MIP II BALANCEDFUND
OPTIONS
Interpretation:
Based on the survey, it is found that the respondents prefer to choose balanced
fund with 61.1% of sample, followed by MIP I & MIP II schemes in the Hybrid Fund
Type with 22.2% & 16.7%.
TABLE 19:
RESPONDENTS PREFFERING OTHER BRANDS OF MUTUAL
FUNDS
OPTION NO.OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEHDFC 12 19
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON 18 29HSBC 6 10
KOTAK MAHINDRA 11 18DSP MERYLLICH 5 8
UTI 10 16TOTAL 62 100
RESPONDENTS PREFFERING OTHER BRANDSOF MUTUAL FUNDS
HDFC
FRANKLIN
16% 19% TEMPELTON
8% HSBC
KOTAK MAHINDRA
18% 29%10% DSP MERYILCH
UTI
Interpretation:
Based on the survey, it is found that the respondents would definitely prefer other
brands of Mutual Funds with Franklin Templeton in the lead with 29%, then HDFC with
18%, UTI in the fourth place with 16%, Kotak Mahindra with 18%, HSBC with 10% &
DSP merllich with 8%.
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TABLE 20:
RESPONDENT RECOMMENDING IDFC MUTUAL FUND AS A
BETTER INVESTMENT OPPURTUNITY
OPTIONS NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGEYES 156 78NO 44 22
TOTAL 200 100
IS IDFC A BETTER INVESTMENT
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120 NO. OF100 RESPONDENTS
80 PERCENTAGE60
40
NO
.
200
YES NO
OPTIONS
Interpretation:
According to the survey the respondents recommending Birla Sun Life Mutual
Fund as a better investment opportunity is of 78%. & the respondents who do not
recommend idfc as a better investment opportunity are 22%.
TABLE 21:
Tick & Rate IDFC mutual fund as compare to other mutual fund company. (1= very good & 5= very bad)