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Motilal Oswal AMC announces launch of Motilal Oswal 5 year G-Sec Fund of Fund

Mumbai, 23 September 2021: Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC) has announced the launch of its Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-sec Fund of Fund. Known for launching an array of passive funds, this low cost open ended fund of fund scheme will be investing in the units of Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-Sec ETF. The total Assets under management for the passive fund schemes of Motilal Oswal AMC stands at ~12,100 Cr (August 2021). (Source: MOAMC internal data)

The NFO will be open on September 24, 2021 and shall close on September 30, 2021.

The Motilal Oswal 5 year G-Sec Fund of Fund seeks investment return through investment in units of Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-Sec ETF.

“The launch of Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-Sec Fund of Fund is in response to growing demand from investors who do not have Demat or Trading accounts. With low correlation to equities, this Fund of Fund is ideal for investors looking for capital preservation with reduced portfolio volatility.” said Navin Agarwal, MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd. 

“The underlying G-Sec is one of the most liquid security with a cushioning of ‘No default’ risk.” said Pratik Oswal, Head of Passive Funds, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd. “Given the duration of Nifty 5 Yr. Benchmark G-Sec Index, it falls in the sweet spot between short and long duration G-Sec.”

With no lock-in, indexation benefit, and historical higher pre & post tax returns over Fixed Deposits, the Nifty 5 yr. Benchmark G-Sec Index can be good alternative to traditional Fixed Deposits.

As per current regulations, the Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-Sec Fund of Fund is treated as a ‘non-equity’ fund and consequently taxed similar to a debt scheme. If the investment is held for more than 3 years it qualifies for Long Term Capital Gains Tax @ 20%, along with option to avail indexation benefit. Any investment horizon lower than 3 year, would attract the Short Term Capital Gain Tax and taxed as per the applicable tax bracket.

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