SynopsisTata Mutual Fund has launched the Tata Multi-sector Passive FoF, an open-ended scheme investing in passive equity funds across various sectors. Aiming for long-term capital appreciation, it uses a rules-based approach with fund manager discretion to dynamically allocate to leading sectors, mitigating emotional bias and timing challenges for investors. The NFO is open until July 6, with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000.ET OnlineBy combining a Fund of Funds structure with a low-cost passive architecture, the fund aims to eliminate the emotional bias and timing challenges investors face when managing sector rotation on their own.Tata Mutual Fund on Monday announced the launch of Tata Multi-sector Passive FoF, an open-ended fund of fund (FoF) scheme investing in units of passive equity mutual fund schemes across multiple sectors and the scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation through active allocation to passive sector-oriented funds and ETFs.The new fund offer or NFO of the fund is open for subscription and will close on July 6. The scheme will re-open for continuous sale and repurchase on July 14.Also Read |Smallcap funds beat all equity mutual fund categories over 3 months. Should investors change SIP strategy? The Tata Multi-sector Passive FoF aims to address this by employing factors depending upon Fund Manager assessment such as momentum-based allocation framework etc. to invest across sector index funds and ETFs. The strategy may evaluate recent sector performance and adjust returns for volatility to favour sectors exhibiting relatively stronger and more stable trends, however past sector momentum is not indicative of future results. Portfolio allocations are determined based on sector outlook, momentum characteristics and broader macroeconomic considerations, with higher allocations to sectors demonstrating stronger momentum, according to a press release by the fund house."Diversification through sector allocation is a powerful driver of potential wealth creation, but timing it right is difficult. India’s economic engines shift over time. Trying to chase these cycles often leads to emotional bias and high tax outgo. The Tata Multi Sector Passive FoF offers a disciplined, rules-based framework that removes guesswork,’ said Anand Vardarajan, Chief Business Officer at Tata Asset Management.“It automatically shifts toward leading sectors via low-cost passive instruments, while utilizing a fund manager’s discretion to capture sudden, event-driven moves. Through a diversified exposure across sectors, dynamic rebalancing and active oversight from our investment team, the scheme aims to help investors benefit from changing market trends,” Vardarajan further said.By combining a Fund of Funds structure with a low-cost passive architecture, the fund aims to eliminate the emotional bias and timing challenges investors face when managing sector rotation on their own.The fund house further said that the equity markets have demonstrated that sector leadership is dynamic and is influenced by changing macroeconomic and global market cycles. Over different phases, sectors such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, PSU banks, infrastructure, realty, manufacturing and consumption have each emerged as market leaders. Identifying these shifts before opportunities are fully priced in remains a challenge for investors.The fund house further said that the fund spreads risk across multiple underlying sector index funds and ETFs and rebalancing within the FoF does not attract capital gains tax for the investor.Also Read | Vedanta Aluminium set for largecap upgrade in H2 CY26; power, oil & gas arms may turn smallcapsThe minimum investment amount is Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re thereafter. An exit load of 0.50% will be applicable if redeemed within 30 days of allotment, and the exit load will be nil thereafter.The performance will be benchmarked against Nifty 500 TRi and the scheme and benchmark riskometers are classified as Very High. The fund will be managed by Rahul Singh.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@timesinternet.in along with your age, risk profile, and twitter handleRead More News on...morelessRead More News on...moreless