Morningstar: Mutual Fund Guide

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Investment Strategy Anupam Joshi joined HDFC Mutual Fund on October 2015 and has been managing it since then. Helping Joshi is a well-defined strategy and the presence of Mehrotra and Bamboli, who have carved a niche for themselves in running high-quality, low-duration strategies, which is the premise of this fund. The fund house also has three credit analysts, and two dealers who also contribute to the research. Manager Joshi seeks to add value through security selection, rather than making big adjustments to the fund’s duration. Expectedly, the investment approach relies on fundamental research. It entails combining qualitative aspects with quantitative analysis. The investment team prepares the coverage list with a strong focus on the company management and track record, financial strength of the promoter group, and corporate-governance standards....