The portfolios cover approaches including core equity, momentum, contrarian, factor and thematic investing, along with multi-asset allocation and precious metals. Unlike conventional mutual fund schemes, the portfolios are built using exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The move gives retail investors a way to access multiple ETFs through a predefined portfolio rather than selecting and allocating across individual ETFs themselves. The portfolios are designed around different investment objectives, risk profiles and market approaches.
The partnership also brings model-portfolio investing into the ETF segment, where investors get the underlying ETF’s market-linked exposure while the portfolio construction follows a defined strategy.
Investors can access the portfolios through the smallcase platform and Mirae Asset’s ETF platform.
The eight strategies broadly target different market conditions. Momentum portfolios seek to capture stocks or segments showing stronger price trends, while contrarian strategies take positions based on a reversal in market preferences. Thematic and factor portfolios focus on specific investment themes or characteristics, while multi-asset and precious-metals strategies provide exposure beyond conventional equity allocations.
However, being rules-based or diversified does not eliminate market risk. ETF-based portfolios remain exposed to fluctuations in the underlying securities or commodities, and returns can vary significantly depending on the strategy and market cycle.The launch comes as ETFs and passive investment products gain a larger role in retail portfolios, while investors seek simplified ways to implement specific investment strategies.
First Published: Sept 1, 2026 3:31 PM IST
