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JM Financial Mutual Fund revises minimum SIP investment
JM Financial Mutual Fund has changed the minimum amount required for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in some of its schemes. The new minimum investment floor has been raised to Rs 500 per…
The Story in Brief
JM Financial Mutual Fund has changed the minimum amount required for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in some of its schemes. The new minimum investment floor has been raised to Rs 500 per SIP from the earlier lower limit. This change applies to select schemes and will take effect from the date specified in the notice, affecting existing and new SIP registrations.
The revision comes as part of the fund house's regular business review. It aims to standardise investment minimums across its product range. Investors currently running SIPs below the new threshold must top up their commitments or the SIP will be terminated. The move mirrors recent industry trends where asset managers are rationalising small-ticket SIPs to reduce operational costs.
The Indian Opinion
Some investors may grumble about the floor hike, but this is a sensible step. It stops minuscule SIPs from clogging fund accounts and keeps costs manageable for fund managers. The real test will be whether more AMCs follow suit or if this stay special to JM Financial. Watch if this leads to fewer stray accounts and better portfolio management. Most retail investors with even modest SIPs of Rs 500 won't be troubled.
Source: bseindia.com
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