Motilal Oswal AMC launches four index funds: Should you invest?

Published: 01st Nov 2024 By: Value Research

About the NFO

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Which funds are these?

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#1 Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Service Index Fund

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#2 Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Healthcare Index Fund

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#3 Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall IT and Telecom Index Fund

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#4 Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall India Consumption Index Fund

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Who are the fund managers?

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Should you invest in these funds? Or stick to the good old diversified equity funds?

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