‘Special situations’ theme funds make a beeline for investors’ money
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund is the oldest and largest fund in its category, with assets of around Rs 18,000 crore. Indian fund houses are increasingly focusing on special situations investment strategies, with three asset management companies - WhiteOak Capital, Kotak Mahindra, and Samco - applying for funds based on this theme recently. Special situations funds identify unique events or circumstances that can impact the value of investments. These funds are not highly dependent on market conditions and provide a good entry point for investors. However, they involve higher risk as they rely on companies undergoing substantial changes.