1. SUNDARAM MUTUAL FUND
PRESENTED BY
HARSH ADHIYA- 01
KESHAV AGARWAL- 02
NEIL GALA- 09
ABHISHEK OZA- 20
YATIN PRABHU-25
DHAVAL SOLANKI-29
2. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A MUTUAL FUND?
A mutual fund is a pool of money from numerous investors who wish to save.
Investing in a mutual fund can be a lot easier than buying and selling individual
stocks and bonds on your own.
Each fund's investments are chosen and monitored by qualified professionals who
use this money to create a portfolio.
By investing in mutual funds, you could diversify your portfolio across a large
number of securities so as to minimize risk. There are many different types of
mutual funds, each with its own set of goals.
3. SUNDARAM MUTUAL FUND
Sundaram Asset Management Company is the investment manager to Sundaram
Mutual Fund. Founded 1996, Sundaram Mutual is a fully owned subsidiary of one of
India's oldest NBFCs - Sundaram Finance Limited.
With branches in more than 50 cities across the country, Sundaram Asset
Management Company Limited features 16 thoroughly researched and top class
equity funds and 6 products in the fixed income category, to go well with every
investment need.
This fund house is comprised of a group of financial experts, having comprehensive
knowledge of global economic trends and the Indian markets.
Research and evaluate various mutual fund schemes in order to provide the
investors with the best returns for their money
4. KEY STRENGTHS:
Robust and transparent
investment process
Basket of clearly defined
products
Emphasis on research
Customer centric processes
6. MARKET CAP BASED FUNDS
SUNDARAM SELECT FOCUS
Description: The fund has a universe of large caps and will restrict itself to a maximum of
35 stocks at any given point of time.
The Fund will stay invested up to 100% of investible resources in equities, equity-related
instruments and / or derivatives
As of now, the fund is focusing on stocks which are candidates of domestic cyclical recovery,
discretionary consumption and government reform. Stocks within these themes are chosen
on a bottom up basis with an overlay of GARP.
Suitability: Investors looking for a large cap diversified fund
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9. SUNDARAM S.M.I.L.E
Description: The fund is ideally suited as part of an investor’s diversified portfolio where
it can provide superior risk adjusted returns. Investment are suitable for investors with a
three to five year horizon.
The stock selection is a bottom-up approach using in-house research and driven by 5S
approach – simple business, scalable opportunity, sound management, sustainable
competitive advantages, steady and sustainable cash flows – with Growth at a
Reasonable Price (GARP) philosophy.
Suitability: This fund is suitable for investors who are seeking high returns and whose risk
profile suits the volatility of a small cap fund.
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12. THEME BASED FUNDS
SUNDARAM RURAL INDIA FUND
Description: Sundaram Rural India Fund invests in India’s most enduring theme – rural
growth and prosperity.
With the Government’s increased focus on the Rural sector, the Fund is well positioned to
provide appreciable gains for investors with a 2-3 years investment horizon. The Fund has
a healthy mix of large caps and mid and small caps.
The Plan allocation for the rural development will be Rs. 18,334 cr for the year 2005-06.
Suitability: The fund is ideally suited as part of a diversified portfolio
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15. TAX SAVING FUND
SUNDARAM TAX SAVER
Description: The fund’s diversified strategy with part exposure to large caps reduces the
volatility of the fund while still capturing a significant part of the upside potential with the
economic recovery gaining strength.
The fund’s sector allocation is broadly driven by a top down analysis of the economy and
sectors that are relatively attractive with a medium term perspective. Stock selection is
purely a bottom-up approach using in-house research.
Suitability: Investors looking for a diversified fund with a tilt in allocation towards mid and
small cap For those wanting to avail the benefits u/s 80C of the Income Tax Act
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18. BALANCED FUND
SUNDARAM BALANCED FUND
Description: The fund is ideally suited for an investor who wants both exposure to equity
as well as some stability in the portfolio.
The fund shall follow a combination of Top-down and Bottom-up approach to investing in
equity and equity related investments.
The debt portion provides accrual income and the portfolio quality is high with 70% in G
Secs and rest in AAA and AA+ rated corporate bonds.
Suitability: This fund is suitable for investors who are seeking long term capital growth and
current income through a judicious mix of investments in equity and fixed income
securities.