Exclusive Interview with Atul Bhole, Kotak Fund Manager: Key insights into navigating equity markets

Meet Atul Bhole, the new fund manager at the helm of Kotak Emerging Equity Fund and Kotak Equity Hybrid Fund, managing collective assets of Rs 48,100 crore. Since taking over four months ago, Bhole has been making strategic adjustments to these four-star-rated funds. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the changes he's implementing in the portfolios, his preference for stocks, and his views on the current market dynamics.
Learn why Bhole remains cautious about their underlying fundamentals despite many stocks' strong performance.
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Chapters:
00:06 Introduction
00:31 What initially attracted you to the world of financial markets?
01:38 Can you share some crucial lessons from your analyst days that still resonate in your work as a fund manager?
03:38 Could you describe your investment philosophy? What kinds of stocks or market conditions capture your interest most?
07:43 When evaluating potential investments, what key factors do you consider to identify a stock as a compelling buy?
10:30 What kind of markets or situations excite you?
13:15 Having joined Kotak Mahindra MF just three months ago, are there any changes or adjustments you’re considering for the portfolios of Kotak Emerging Equities and Kotak Equity Hybrid Fund?
16:31 The Kotak Emerging Equity Fund's major holdings are in the industrial and materials sectors. What's the strategic thinking behind this focus?
17:58 Given that the performance of the Kotak Emerging Equity Fund has seen some challenges in 2023, what steps are you planning to take to enhance its returns?
20:41 Regarding stocks with high P/E ratios, what's your take on paying such high multiples for growth stocks? What risks do you see with these investments?
24:53 The mid- and small-cap sectors have been performing remarkably well recently. Do you believe this momentum is sustainable?
27:29 It’s often challenging to uncover value in the mid- and small-cap arenas. Are there particular sectors or industries where you currently see potential for value?
30:30 Over your extensive career in investing, what market trend or event has taken you by surprise the most, and how has it influenced your approach to investing?
32:14 Close
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