Vishal Jain, CEO of Zerodha Fund House, brings over 20 years of experience in India's financial markets. He discusses the evolution of mutual funds since the 1960s and highlights the pivotal role of index funds and ETFs in retail investing. Jain reveals why two-thirds of retail investors remain hesitant and underscores the importance of demystifying investments. He also shares his philosophy rooted in India's growth narrative and the cultural significance of gold as a hedge. Can passive investing truly dominate the market? Tune in to discover!
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Mutual Fund Industry Growth
The Indian mutual fund industry has grown significantly, now managing ₹67-68 lakh crore across 1500-2000 schemes.
Around 5 crore unique investors participate, marking a shift from traditional investments like fixed deposits and gold.
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Mutual Fund Participation
Despite the growing number of demat accounts, only about one-third of retail investors hold mutual funds.
This suggests a need for increased education and simpler products to encourage broader adoption.
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OTT vs. Mutual Funds
Comparing OTT and mutual fund growth is difficult, as OTT offers instant gratification, while investments require long-term commitment.
However, learning from OTT's user journey and behavior can improve investor onboarding in mutual funds.
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In this episode, we have Vishal Jain, CEO of Zerodha Fund House, who brings over two decades of experience in building ETFs and passive investment products.
From launching India’s first-ever ETF with Benchmark AMC in 2001 to now leading the country’s first passive-only AMC, Vishal has contributed through various roles to India's financial markets.
We break down: - The history of mutual funds in India from the 1960s to today’s ₹68 Lakh Cr AUM industry. - Why index funds & ETFs are transforming retail investing. - How retail participation is growing (but why 2/3rd of investors still hesitate). - Vishal's investing philosophy is rooted in a belief in India's growth story, beyond the obvious goal to beat inflation. - The role of gold as a portfolio hedge, even for those bullish on India. - Zerodha Fund House’s vision—Can passive investing truly take over?
If you're curious about where India's investment space is headed and how you can position yourself wisely, this episode is a must-watch!
2:10 - History of mutual funds in India 7:09 - Exchange-traded funds 10:13 - Employee Provident Fund in ETFs 11:01 - Why COVID increased trading activity? 12:36 - Is now a good time to invest? 14:02 - How Vishal builds his portfolio 16:18 - Trends in India’s mutual fund adoption 17:44 - Why only 1/3rd of retail investors buy mutual funds? 21:36 - Can investment markets learn from OTT growth? 22:52 - Does India need more mutual fund providers? 23:51 - Is India’s growth limited to the top 1%? 27:06 - Can you buy mutual funds w/o a demat account? 28:07 - Physical gold vs. gold ETFs 29:34 - Who’s buying mutual funds? 33:11 - What’s driving usage of financial products? 34:26 - AI’s role in customer acquisition 36:40 - What’s Zerodha Fund building? 38:32 - Risk & return across asset classes 40:12 - Is Vishal bullish on India’s future? --- Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys.
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