Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Investors Turn to Multi-Asset Funds Amid Market Uncertainty
Imagine the stock market is a bit shaky right now, like a roller coaster.
Some investors are putting their money into special funds called multi-asset and dynamic allocation funds.
These funds spread the money across different investments like stocks, bonds, gold, and silver, trying to keep their money safe.
These funds have been gaining popularity as more investors want a safe way to make money without having to worry about market timing.
The presence of precious metals can act as both a hedge and a tactical opportunity amid heightened volatility and persistent inflation concerns.
Investors are increasingly investing in multi-asset and dynamic allocation funds.
Inflows into hybrid multi-asset allocation funds increased 37% in the June quarter.
Dynamic asset allocation investments also increased in the June quarter.
Multi-asset funds include exposure to equity, debt, gold, and silver.
The assets under management (AUM) of multi-asset funds increased 27% in August.
- Who
- Mutual fund investors
- What
- Increasing investments in multi-asset and dynamic allocation funds
- When
- June, July and August of 2025
- Where
- Global markets
- Why
- Seeking stability amidst market volatility
Investor Risk Aversion
Seeking Market Gains
Investment Strategy
Investor Risk Aversion
Focus on diversification through multi-asset funds for stability.
Seeking Market Gains
Seeking market gains through dynamic allocation, potentially switching between equity and debt.
- Fund Focus
- Multi-asset and dynamic allocation funds
- Inflows (Hybrid Multi-asset)
- ₹8,243 crore (June quarter)
- Inflows (Dynamic Allocation)
- ₹3,903 crore (June quarter)
- AUM (Multi-asset)
- ₹1.32 lakh crore (August)
- AUM (Dynamic Allocation)
- ₹3.04 lakh crore (August)
- Top Performing Multi-asset Funds (3-year annualised)
- Nippon MF (22%), ICICI MF (20%)