The scheme will maintain a minimum exposure of 25% of its total assets in each market cap category viz. Large cap, Mid cap & Small cap. The scheme may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in debt and money market securities.
Currently the large cap companies are the 1st-100th, mid cap companies are 101st - 250th and small cap companies are 251st company onwards in terms of full market capitalisation. The list of stocks would be as per the list published by AMFI in accordance with the said circular and updated on half yearly basis.
The portfolio will be built utilizing a combination of the top-down and bottom-up portfolio construction process, focusing on the fundamentals of each stock, including quality of management. The fund manager will aim to build a diversified portfolio with exposure across sectors.
The scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in debt and money market securities. Investment in debt securities will be guided by credit quality, liquidity, interest rates and their outlook. The scheme may invest in other scheme(s) managed by the AMC or in the scheme(s) of any other mutual fund, provided it is in conformity with the investment objectives of the scheme and in terms of the prevailing Regulations.
What is PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
The fund invests 25% each in large, mid and small cap stocks, respectively. Thus, the allocation to equities remains at 75% at all times. Further, it has the flexibility to invest the remaining 25% across Debt, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs, up to 10%) and foreign securities including overseas Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs, up to 20%).
Why you should invest in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
You get the benefit of diversification across three market caps through one fund which ensures that you don’t miss on capturing the right opportunities when they arise.
What should be the ideal time horizon while investing in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
- At least 5 years and more.
What are the benefits of PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
- Exposure to large, mid and small cap through a single fund.
- Diversification across sectors and themes.
- Benefit from stability of large caps and growth potential of mid and small caps.
Frequently asked questions on PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
How to invest in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
You can invest through multiple options:
- Website: You can invest through https://investors.pgimindiamf.com/auth/login by creating your profile and submitting identity details, and bank account information, and becoming KYC compliant.
- RIA/MFD: You can also invest through a Registered Investment Adviser or Mutual Fund distributor registered with SEBI/AMFI.
- Industry Portal: You can also invest through MF Utility or MF Central portals.
- Consult your financial advisor before investing to understand if the fund fits into your risk profile.
Can I invest through SIP and lump sum mode in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
- You can invest in lumpsum as well as through the SIP mode.
- The minimum application amount is Rs 5,000 for a lump sum and Rs 1,000 for additional investment.
- You need to commit at least 5 instalments (monthly or quarterly) of Rs 1,000 per instalment through SIP.
Should you invest lumpsum or SIP in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
You can decide to allocate lumpsum or SIP as per your cash flows. Individuals who have a regular cash flow could opt for SIP. Investing through SIP helps you accumulate more units when markets fall. When valuations are high, it is advisable to stagger your investments.
Those who have irregular cash flows and are investing from a long term perspective can opt to invest lumpsum.
What frequency/dates are allowed for SIP, STP and SWP transactions in PGIM India Multi Cap Fund?
- SIP: Any date of the month or quarter, as applicable.
- STP: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly.
- SWP: Monthly Quarterly, Annual.
How is PGIM India Multi Cap Fund Taxed?
With effect from July 23, 2024, capital gains on investments redeemed before one year attract short term capital gains tax at 20%, plus surcharge and cess. Gains in excess of Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year on investments sold after one year attract long term capital gains tax at 12.5%.
Thus, long term capital gains of up to Rs 1.25 lakh are tax-free.