If you are searching for the best factor index funds for 2026, smart beta investing strategies, or want to understand momentum vs value vs quality investing in India, this video breaks down the data behind the most popular NSE factor indices. We compare factor investing strategies using rolling returns, volatility and risk-adjusted returns to see which factor has truly delivered the best long-term performance.
Factor investing has become one of the fastest-growing areas in passive investing, with smart beta funds attracting thousands of crores from Indian investors. But which factor actually works best over time? Is momentum still the king of returns? Does quality investing reduce risk effectively? Can value investing outperform in different market cycles? And are equal-weight strategies better than traditional index investing?
In this detailed analysis, we compare the top 10 investable factor indices in India, including momentum, alpha, value, quality, low-volatility, and equal-weight indices. Using 10 years of rolling return data and risk-adjusted performance analysis, we evaluate how these factor strategies performed relative to their parent indices and to one another.
The video covers:
• Best factor indices in India
• Smart beta investing explained
• Momentum vs value vs quality investing
• Risk-adjusted returns of factor funds
• NSE factor indices comparison
• Low volatility and equal weight strategies
• Which factor strategy suits long-term investors
Whether you invest through index funds, ETFs or passive mutual funds, this video will help you understand how different factor strategies behave across market cycles and what investors should know before choosing a factor fund.
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Videos and playlists mentioned:
1. Passive & Factor Funds Playlist
2. Momentum vs Quality vs Value: The best factor to invest in after the recent correction?
3. Do equal-weight funds perform better than index funds?
4. Which value factor index offers the best returns?
5. Do equal-weight funds perform better than index funds?
6. It’s time to add quality stocks to your portfolio
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