NFO Alert: Kotak Mutual Fund Launches Nifty Midcap 150 ETF

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has launched the Kotak Nifty Midcap 150 ETF, an open-ended Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) tracking the Nifty Midcap 150 Index. The scheme aims to replicate the index’s composition and generate similar returns, subject to tracking errors.

NFO Details

• Fund House: Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
• Issue Dates: March 3, 2025 – March 17, 2025
• Type: Open-ended ETF
• Category: Equity – Mid Cap
• Minimum Investment: ₹5,000
• Plans Available: Growth
• Lock-in Period: None
• Exit Load: Nil
• Risk Level: Very High
• Benchmark: NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI

The fund seeks to provide investment returns in line with the Nifty Midcap 150 Index. This index consists of 150 mid-sized companies across various industries. The fund manager will invest in stocks in the same proportion as the index to maintain alignment with its performance.

Fund Management

The fund will be managed by Devender Singhal, Satish Dondapati, and Abhishek Bisen. The registrar and transfer agent for the scheme is Computer Age Management Services Ltd. (CAMS).

Risk and Suitability

The Riskometer categorizes this ETF as Very High Risk, indicating significant price fluctuations. Midcap stocks tend to be more volatile than large caps, with the potential for higher returns – higher risks over the long term.

Tracking the Nifty Midcap 150 Index

The Nifty Midcap 150 Index represents companies ranked 101-250 in terms of market capitalization. It captures a broad segment of mid-sized firms, showcasing their growth potential. The ETF will replicate the index’s performance as closely as possible, subject to tracking errors.

Conclusion

This ETF follows a passive investment strategy, meaning it will not actively select stocks but will maintain alignment with the index. There is no lock-in period, and investors can enter or exit at market prices.

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