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Investing in a New Fund Offer (NFO) can be tempting, but it’s generally not considered inherently better than investing in an existing open-ended mutual fund. Here’s a comparison and reasoning:

Reasons Against NFOs Compared to Open-Ended Funds:

  1. Lack of Track Record: NFOs are new, so they don’t have a performance history. Open-ended funds, with established track records, allow you to assess their past performance and consistency.
  2. No Proven Strategy: NFOs may promise high returns, but their success depends on the fund manager’s ability to execute the strategy, which is untested. Open-ended funds have proven strategies over time.
  3. Higher Risk: Many NFOs, like the equity-based ones listed (e.g., Groww Nifty 50 Index Fund, Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund), carry very high risk, and their novelty adds uncertainty compared to established funds.
  4. Pricing: NFOs are typically offered at ₹10 per unit, but this doesn’t guarantee better value. Open-ended funds’ Net Asset Value (NAV) reflects their actual performance, giving a clearer investment picture.

Reasons Open-Ended Funds May Be Better:

  • Historical Data: You can analyze returns, risk, and fund manager performance over 1, 3, or 5 years.
  • Liquidity: Open-ended funds can be bought or sold on any business day at the current NAV, while NFOs have a fixed subscription period (e.g., closing dates like 12 Aug ’25 or 13 Aug ’25 in your list).
  • Diversification: Many open-ended funds already offer diversified portfolios, reducing risk compared to untested NFOs.

Recommendation:

It’s generally better to invest in an open-ended mutual fund rather than an NFO unless you have a specific reason to believe in the NFO’s unique strategy and are willing to take on higher risk. Among the listed NFOs, none stand out as "best" due to the lack of performance data. If you’re interested in equity funds, consider well-established index funds or actively managed funds from reputable asset management companies (e.g., SBI, HDFC, or ICICI) with a strong track record.

If you’d like, I can search for current top-performing open-ended funds to guide your decision. Would you like me to do that?

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