In this State of the Economy podcast, bl.portfolio editor Parvatha Vardhini C speaks to Vishal Jain, CEO, Zerodha fund house, on passive investing through index funds and ETFs. Vishal Jain begins by discussing his background in launching India’s first ETFs in 2001 and emphasized the significance of passive investing, especially in volatile market conditions. The conversation then looks at the role of passive investing in the current market scenario, particularly focusing on small and mid-cap segments. The discussion covers the potential benefits of passive investing in small and mid-cap spaces. Vishal Jain discusses Zerodha’s approach to passive investing, highlighting why their choice for first fund was from the large & midcap category.

Source: The Hindu May 03, 2024 11:27 UTC