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Mutual fund platform and CAS values can differ on NAV timing
Investors checking their mutual fund holdings may see different values on their broker platform and their Consolidated Account Statement (CAS), but this is not necessarily an error. The discrepancy arises because platforms…
The Story in Brief
Investors checking their mutual fund holdings may see different values on their broker platform and their Consolidated Account Statement (CAS), but this is not necessarily an error. The discrepancy arises because platforms use Net Asset Value (NAV) data from different dates. A CAS, issued monthly by depositories NSDL or CDSL using your PAN, includes mutual fund transactions like purchases, redemptions, and SIPs, provided the PAN details are available.
Livemint explains that platforms such as Zerodha calculate fund values based on NAV data with a delay. For example, Zerodha uses a T-2 day NAV, meaning the value seen on a Tuesday reflects the NAV from the previous Friday (T-day). This is because AMCs often declare NAVs late on the trading day, and data transmission to AMFI can take until the next day. So a difference in displayed value simply reflects a timing lag, not a mistake in holdings.
The Indian Opinion
Some investors will panic over mismatched numbers and blame their broker or mutual fund platform. But the real issue is a lazy assumption that financial data updates instantly across all systems. The NAV lag is a technical reality, not a scam. Before complaining, check the date of the NAV used by your platform and your CAS. A pointed test: compare both values after a week, if the gap persists, then ask questions.
Source: livemint.com
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