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What is New Fund Offer (NFO)? Full Form & Types

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An NFO (New Fund Offer) presents an investment opportunity to invest in a newly launched fund that offers exposure to a diverse range of financial assets, including equities, debt, real estate, gold, or even a hybrid mix of these. Such funds cater to both retail investors with modest capital and seasoned institutional investors, providing flexibility and potential for various investment strategies.


In this blog post, we’ll cover all about NFO, including the different types of NFOs, and the benefits that NFO investors can enjoy.

How NFO works?

A New Fund Offer (NFO) is the first-time subscription offer made by a mutual fund house when launching a new scheme. Similar to an Initial Public Offering (IPO), NFOs allow investors to buy units at a fixed price, typically Rs.10 per unit. Once the subscription period ends, the collected capital is deployed according to the scheme’s objectives. After the NFO closes, units are allotted, and the scheme is listed for daily NAV updates. NFOs often target unexplored themes, new strategies, or innovative asset allocations that are not available through existing mutual funds in the market.

Things to Know about an NFO

Before investing in NFO, there are certain important things one must consider:

  • NFO is offered by asset management companies (AMC) or mutual fund houses to raise capital for investments.
  • Typically, NFO units are offered at a fixed price of INR 10.
  • All information about the NFO is provided in a Scheme Information Document (SID).
  • NFOs are available only for a limited period, which ranges from 10 to 15 days.

Types of New Fund Offers

NFOs come in several different types, each with its features and advantages. Some of the most common NFOs include:

Closed-End Fund: A closed-end NFO is a fund with a fixed number of NFO units, and investors can purchase NFO units only during the pre-defined subscription period. The maturity period of these funds usually ranges from three to five years, and investors can only make withdrawals after the maturity date.

Open-End Fund: An open-end is a type of NFO that allows investors to buy or redeem NFO units at any time, and unlike closed-end funds, they do not have a maturity period.

How to invest in NFO?

Investing in NFO is fairly simple. Here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. Open your Demat account for free with Bajaj Broking in just a few clicks.
  2. You can research different NFOs available on our platform. This helps you choose the one that best suits your needs and financial goals. 
  1. Choose an NFO provider and fill out the NFO application. This includes details about your financial goals and the NFO you want to invest in.
  1. Once you’ve completed the NFO application form, you can make the NFO payment using UPI, credit card, or net banking. 

Benefits of investing in NFOs

NFOs can offer several potential benefits that appeal to both new and experienced investors:

  1. Low entry cost

    Units are typically priced at Rs.10, making it affordable to enter.

  2. Access to new themes

    NFOs can introduce innovative strategies and sectoral ideas.

  3. Diversification

    They allow portfolio expansion with newer categories of funds.

  4. Growth potential

    Starting early creates room for long-term returns if the scheme delivers.

  5. Opportunity for long-term wealth creation

    Suitable for patient investors with a long investment horizon.

Who should invest in NFOs?

NFOs are ideal for investors with a higher risk tolerance and a long-term outlook. If you're looking to diversify your portfolio with new fund strategies or enter a particular sector at the ground level, NFOs can be suitable. They’re also appealing to informed investors who research the fund’s objectives, asset allocation, and management strategy. Those with existing SIPs in traditional funds may use NFOs to explore niche investment avenues. However, investors prioritizing immediate liquidity or predictable outcomes may consider other avenues, as NFOs typically require time to establish a performance history.

NFO – Important rules

Understanding the key rules around NFOs can help investors make informed decisions:

  1. Limited subscription window

    NFOs are open only for a few days.

  2. Fixed issue price

    Units are generally offered at Rs.10 during the offer period.

  3. Allotment post-closure

    Units are allocated after the NFO subscription ends.

  4. SEBI approval mandatory

    Every NFO must be registered and approved by SEBI.

  5. Lock-in period may apply

    Some NFOs, especially ELSS funds, may carry lock-in periods.

  6. NAV determined after launch

    Performance is tracked post-listing through daily NAV updates.

How can you invest in NFO?

You can invest in an NFO through multiple platforms and procedures:

  1. Through AMC website

    Visit the fund house’s official portal and follow the application steps.

  2. Via online platforms

    You can use broker platforms to buy NFOs.

  3. Through mutual fund distributors

    Get offline or assisted support for application.

  4. Using Demat account

    If available, apply through your broker’s trading account.

  5. Via banking apps

    Many banks offer direct mutual fund access via net banking.

NFO advantages & disadvantages

Aspect

Advantages

Disadvantages

Cost

Low unit price (usually Rs.10)

Outcomes may be comparable to or below existing fund performance.

Innovation

Access to new themes, sectors, or strategies

New schemes have no past performance record

Diversification

Helps diversify into unique investment categories

May overlap with existing investments

Growth potential

Early entry can benefit from long-term NAV appreciation

Riskier if fund fails to deliver on its objectives

Liquidity

Post-listing, units can be redeemed like regular mutual funds

Limited liquidity during the NFO subscription window

IPO vs. NFO

IPO refers to the process by which a company goes public to raise capital and sells shares of its stock to retail investors for the first time. For more details, check out the IPO Full Form. On the other hand, NFO refers to the process by which an asset management company raises capital from investors by selling units of the mutual fund.

The price of an IPO is indicative of the value of the company. Whereas NFO units are typically priced at INR 10 is not indicative of anything.

The IPO valuation is done based on P/E and P/B ratios, which determine its pricing. In NFO, there is no question of valuation as funds collected are simply divided into units.

An initial public offering (IPO) requires efficient funds usage in order to provide value for investors. In the case of an NFO, the level of the market for which the AMC is raising funds will determine whether the investors will gain value from their investment.

NFOs are generally less risky than IPOs as they involve lower-risk investment instruments like debt and index funds, whereas IPOs can be riskier due to their exposure to the stock market. NFOs also tend to have a smaller minimum investment requirement compared to IPOs.

Additional Read: Upcoming IPOs 

How NFO is a good opportunity for an investor?

NFOs can provide investors with several advantages over other investments, such as:

  • Investment in New Strategies

    NFOs provide access to unique investment strategies that may have been unavailable to retail investors. These funds also offer the opportunity to invest in new asset classes and products before they become widely available on the stock exchange.

  • Lock-in Support

    Closed-ended NFO offers lock-in support. This helps to ensure that your NFO investment remains invested for a longer duration and will not be adversely affected by any short-term market fluctuations.

  • High Returns

    Investing in a new fund offer could prove to be a profitable venture. By purchasing the units at a nominal rate, investors have great potential for gain when they are traded on open markets, as an increment in their NAV can lead to significant profits.

  • Flexibility

    When you invest your funds through NFO, itoffers greater flexibility to fund managers while investing in the market. If the funds are being offered at a peak level of the market, the fund manager can choose to hold your funds and invest them when the time is right.

  • Diversification

    NFOs provide investors with an opportunity to diversify their portfolios and reduce risk.

Conclusion

New Fund Offers (NFOs) are a great way for investors to gain exposure to different asset classes. Due diligence is important for investors before investing in NFOs, as different NFOs have different features and risks. NFOs can provide investors with the potential for high returns, and safe investing options, and are an attractive choice for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.

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