Benchmark Drift: Why Static Comparison Standards Lead to Investment Failure

Imagine you are an equity analyst at a Mumbai-based asset management firm reviewing a mid-cap fund that has outperformed the Nifty Midcap 100 index for three consecutive years. Upon closer inspection, you notice the...

From Active Return to Performance Attribution: Deconstructing Manager Skill

Imagine you are reviewing a portfolio manager’s performance report for a client who invests in the Nifty Midcap 100. The report highlights a 3% return above the benchmark, suggesting significant skill. However, when you...

Justifying Investment Fees: The Cost of Customized Benchmarking

Imagine you are an analyst at an asset management firm in Mumbai evaluating a portfolio that focuses exclusively on small-cap ESG-compliant manufacturing firms. You quickly realize that using a standard benchmark, such...

Navigating Benchmarking Traps in Portfolio Performance Analysis

Imagine you are an analyst at a Mumbai-based asset management firm reviewing a mid-cap equity fund. The fund manager reports an impressive 18% annual return, significantly outperforming the Nifty 50 index. Your initial...