Momentum funds with 4x rise in assets in a year a ‘long-term option’ for now

Assets under management of momentum-oriented equity mutual funds surged more than fourfold to ₹15,147 crore in August 2024, from ₹3,500 crore in September 2023, with investors allocating capital to a mix of active and passive momentum schemes. Rich investors also allocated money to momentum strategies in portfolio management schemes (PMS).