Upcoming NFO: Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund Files Draft for CRISIL-IBX AAA Financial Services Index – Sep 2027 Fund

Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund has filed the draft Scheme Information Document for its JioBlackRock CRISIL-IBX AAA Financial Services Index – Sep 2027 Fund.  

The scheme is an open-ended target maturity index fund that will track the CRISIL-IBX AAA Financial Services Index – Sep 2027, subject to tracking errors. 

The fund falls under the ‘Other Schemes – Index Fund’ category. Its risk classification indicates moderate interest rate risk and relatively low credit risk. The scheme’s new fund offer (NFO) dates have not been specified in the draft. 

Asset Allocation 

The scheme proposes to invest 95% to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities forming part of the underlying index. The remaining 0% to 5% may be held in debt and money market instruments, cash and cash equivalents. 

The fund will follow a passive investment strategy, holding fixed-income securities until maturity. Portfolio sales may be made to meet redemption requests or adjust holdings following changes in the index. The scheme will not invest in derivatives. 

Investment Objective and Benchmark 

The scheme aims to generate returns, before fees and expenses, that closely correspond to the total returns of the underlying index.  

The benchmark for measuring its performance will be the CRISIL-IBX AAA Financial Services Index – Sep 2027 Total Return Index. 

The document states that the investment objective may not be achieved. The fund will monitor differences between its portfolio and the benchmark, with the asset management company aiming to keep the annualised tracking difference within 1.25% under normal circumstances. 

Maturity and Redemption 

The scheme is scheduled to mature on September 30, 2027. If the date falls on a non-business day, maturity will move to the next business day. All units will be automatically redeemed at the applicable net asset value on the maturity date, with proceeds payable within three business days, subject to the required documentation. 

Investors can purchase or redeem units on business days at NAV-based prices. The scheme has no exit load. The minimum lump-sum investment is ₹500, while the minimum systematic investment plan (SIP) instalment is also ₹500. 

Fund Management 

The draft names Arun Ramachandran, Vikrant Mehta and Siddharth Deb as fund managers. The scheme will be managed in line with the underlying index, with portfolio adjustments made as required. 

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Conclusion 

The draft sets out the fund’s investment limits, benchmark and maturity terms. The NFO opening and closing dates are yet to be announced in the document. 

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