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Okay lets get started.
We have heard a term called *Initial Public Offer* (IPO). Right?
When a company wants to offer shares to the public, they normally do an IPO.
Similarly, when AMCs wants to bring a new mutual fund scheme, they come up with a *New Fund Offer* or NFO
Like IPO, AMCs have to file a draft prospectus with SEBI and get its approval before launching a new scheme.
Generally, we might not need an NFO because almost all AMCs already have many schemes, each of which serve a purpose.
Also, it is always better to invest in a scheme that is already established than going for a new scheme.
An established scheme will have a fund manager who has experience in managing the scheme.
Being an experienced scheme, there will be some corups already in place and new SIP money will keep flowing in.
Established schemes would have lower expenses.
So it is better to look in existing schemes of the AMC than to subscribe for an NFO.
All we have to do is to go though the scheme details, analyze them and then go for the one that suits you.
If you are still interested, check AMFI NFO Page at https://www.amfiindia.com/new-fund-offer
Most schemes are close-ended schemes though.
Should I invest in an NFO because it starts with low NAV
This is a wrong perception.
We need to look at the our investment returns, not scheme NAVs.
If the scheme performs well, say by 20%, it means it will give the same return for your investment, whether you invested in NFO whose NAV is Rs. 10 or in an existing scheme whose NAV is Rs. 100.
Further, in a way, because we do not have existing information about the fund such as who its fund manager is, its current portfolio and other details, it is more riskier to invest in NFO.
BNP paribas balanced fund nfo sip possible or not?
I did not understand your question properly.
Is it possible to start SIP in a scheme which is in NFO?
Sure yes. You can give a SIP Form along with the common application form.
Is it a good scheme to invest in?
I am not sure.. And I generally avoid new schemes too. There are several reasons for this such as low AUM, lack of historical information about the fund manager and the scheme in general etc.
Further, BNP Paribas is a small fund house as well.
- Dated: March 20, 2017
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