8 Funds To Supercharge Your Portfolio

Selected funds that are off the beaten track, each one with the potential to play a key role in your portfolio

- Shruti Agarwal & Sneha Suri

For many retail investors, investment management is a simple recipe. Take asset allocation as the main ingredient, add suitable mutual funds for flavour, mix in a large spoonful of discipline and patience, and finally put in a pinch of portfolio rebalancing to make a wholesome meal. But what if you wish to give a unique flavour to your food? We have uncovered some interesting investing ideas (both across equity and debt) that can elevate the outcome to a whole new level.

Are we deviating from our all-weather philosophy of sticking to simple investing strategies? No, we are not. These funds may have some unique aspects, but they are backed by the sound investing rationale that we have always recommended. Though our long-standing investing advice is enough for your financial goals, investors who prefer different flavours can go for these funds.

SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund - Investment Plan

Launched in September 2020, SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund Investment Plan is a true testament to the magic that active management can do in a promising space like the small-cap segment. Its spectacular returns have delighted investors, but it is a solution-oriented fund and doesn't have a very long history. While these two aspects are usually a big turn off for us, we also believe the fund is a compelling option for select investors who seek aggressive growth allocation.