The Unexpected Impact of investing in Mutual Funds and Pooled Vehicles

Deepak and Shray discuss the unexpected quirks and consequences of investing in mutual funds and pooled vehicles in general. The discussion covers how your returns and experiences can be impacted by other investors' actions, including issues with inflows, outflows, cutoff timings, and NAV calculations. Specific cases like DHFL, Yes Bank, and Zee promoter bonds are examined to highlight how complexities in pooled vehicles can affect investment decisions. Additionally, the episode provides insights on how to navigate these challenges and the importance of understanding the nature of pooled investments. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Understanding Mutual Funds and Pooled Vehicles 02:43 Complexities of Pooled Vehicles 07:43 Impact of Inflows on Fund Composition 13:18 Challenges with Outflows and Debt Funds 20:00 Timing Issues and NAV Calculations 29:04 ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Arbitrage and Market Behavior 33:01 Case Studies: Yes Bank, DHFL, and Zee Promoter Bonds 37:50 Side Pocketing and Arbitrage 49:12 Investor Strategies and Market Timing Challenges 55:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts