Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited launches Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund

MUMBAI, 7^th AUGUST, 2023 (TGN): Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (“KMAMC” / “Kotak Mutual Fund”) today announced the launch of Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund, an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking S&P BSE Housing Index.

S&P BSE Housing Index invests in companies related to the housing theme. This index diligently measures the performance of common stocks within the S&P BSE 250 Large Midcap Index, categorized as part of the eligible common India Industry Classification. Constituents are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization, subject to a single constituent weight cap of 5%. By closely replicating this index, the Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund extends diverse investment opportunities to its investors linked to the housing sector. The fund presents a cost-effective and transparent approach to capitalize on the housing theme within the Indian stock market.

The scheme opens for public subscription on August 07th, 2023 and closes on August 21st, 2023.

 

Mr. Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of KMAMC said, “At Kotak Mutual Fund, our relentless pursuit is to offer our investors a wide array of investment solutions. The introduction of the Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund exemplifies our dedication to providing products that cater to diverse risk appetites and investment horizons. This fund presents a unique opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the potential growth in the housing sector and businesses that can benefit from the real estate boom. By launching this thematic index fund, we bolster our range of passive fund offerings, enhancing our overall portfolio of investment options.”

Mr. Devender Singhal, EVP & Fund Manager, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd. said, “The launch of the Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund is in harmony with our steadfast dedication to providing a range of products tailored to suit various risk appetites and investment timeframes. This fund aims to present a compelling prospect for investors seeking to capitalize on the housing sector and enterprises that stand to potentially benefit from the expansion in the real estate domain. By introducing this thematic index fund, we intend to fortify our comprehensive array of passive fund offerings, thus bestowing upon investors a multitude of empowering opportunities.”

Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. The sectors mentioned do not constitute any kind of recommendation and are for information purpose only. Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund may or may not hold position in the mentioned sector(s).For more details on the Kotak S&P BSE Housing Index Fund please visit: https://www.kotakmf.com/.

 

Investors may consult their financial expert before making any investment decision.

About Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMC) - a wholly owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (Kotak), is the Asset Manager for Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMF). KMAMC started operations in December 1998 and as of 30^th June 2023, has approximately 50 lakh investor folios in various schemes. KMF offers schemes catering to investors with varying risk - return profiles and was the first fund house in the country to launch a dedicated gilt scheme investing only in government securities. The company is present in 90 cities and has 97 branches as of 30^th June, 2023.

For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.kotakmf.com