Multi-Cap Funds – Diversification Across Equity Space

Multi-cap funds have emerged as a popular choice for investors seeking diversification across market capitalisation. In a recent discussion with Outlook Money, Shrinivas Khanolkar Head of Marketing – Communications and Strategy, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt Ltd and Gajendra Kothari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Etica Wealth Private Limited, spoke about the strategies one should adopt while investing in multi-cap funds. He was in discussion with Sutirtha Sanyal, senior assistant editor, Outlook Money. Here are some excerpts from the discussion. How would you define multi cap funds? The multi-cap segment includes a combination of large-, mid- and small-cap companies and they have to invest a minimum of 25 per cent in each of these segments. How are they positioned? They have a mix of growth and value-oriented stocks. If anybody wants to have a play...