Should You Invest In Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund - Regular Plan?

The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund invests in popular stocks like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook. Does that mean you should invest in it? 

Not so fast. Let’s understand a little more about the fund and of course remember to consult a Cube Wealth Coach before investing in any asset.

What Is Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund?

The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund is an open-ended international equity fund. It tracks the S&P 500 index, the US stock index which hosts 500 of the biggest companies in the world. 

When someone says “tracks an index”, it means that the fund invests in all the stocks in the underlying index. That’s exactly what the Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund does as well.

It invests in all 500 stocks on the S&P 500 index which includes the likes of Microsoft, Vanguard ETF, Tesla, Adobe, Alphabet, etc.

Fun Fact: Legendary investor Warren Buffet is believed to be a big fan of index funds. The Oracle of Omaha believes that retail investors may benefit from investing in index funds rather than picking individual stocks on their own without proper knowledge.

However, it is recommended to consult a Cube Wealth Coach before investing in any international mutual fund. 

Primary Investment Objective

The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund’s primary objective is to generate returns that mirror the S&P 500 index (subject to tracking error). However, there’s no guarantee that the primary objective of the scheme will be met.  

What Is Tracking Error?

Tracking error measures the difference between the returns generated by the index fund versus the returns generated by the underlying index it is trying to mirror. 

A low tracking error means that the index fund is doing well. Higher tracking error implies that the fund is performing poorly.

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Information

Note: All facts and figures are updated as of 25/02/2021 and are taken from publicly available sources. While we update our pages regularly, we advise you to check the Cube Wealth App for the latest data.

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Portfolio

Note: Stocks mentioned above are a part of the fund’s portfolio as of 25-02-2021. This information is subject to change at any time. 

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About The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Team

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund is managed by Herin Visaria and Abhiroop Mukherjee. Herein Visaria and Abhiroop Mukherjee have been at the helm since 15th April 2020. 

Herin Visaria has a B.com degree from the University of Mumbai and has worked at Motilal Oswal Securities Limited in Institutional Derivatives Research, Religare Capital Markets Ltd, and Bank of Baroda Capital Markets Ltd. 

Abhiroop Mukherjee holds a B.Com degree from Calcutta University. He also has a PGPBF (Finance) from the National Institute of Bank Management. He has prior experience working with PNB Gilts Ltd.

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FAQs

Q. What is Motilal Oswal S&P 500 fund?

Ans. Motilal Oswal S&P 500 fund is an index fund that invests in 500 of the best US stocks listed on the S&P 500. It's portfolio includes shares of companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and more.

Q. Is S&P 500 index fund a good investment?

Ans. A S&P 500 index fund like Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund allows you to benefit from the growth of 500 of the biggest companies listed on the S&P 500 index. Every company has its own sectoral and intrinsic advantage which this fund looks to leverage to deliver profits.

Thus, you may benefit from the returns (in USD), geographical diversification, and the fact that you don't have to pick the US stocks yourself - the fund manager will do that for you.

Q. Can you buy S&P 500 index fund?

Ans. Yes, you can buy Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund using an app like Cube Wealth. Cube is simple to use and doesn't confuse you with complicated graphs and jargon. Download Cube For Free to know more about Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund.