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JioBlackRock Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Index Fund Regular-Growth
The Economic Times 2 hrs ago·5 Sept 2026, 7:14 am
JioBlackRock has launched a new index fund that tracks government bonds with maturities between 8 and 13 years. This fund, named the Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Index Fund, aims to give investors exposure to the long-term Indian government debt market.
For investors, this product offers a way to diversify beyond stocks. Government bonds are generally considered safer and less volatile than equity shares. By holding a basket of these specific long-duration bonds, the fund seeks to generate steady returns over time, acting as a hedge against market fluctuations.
Investors should watch the fund's expense ratio and the performance of the underlying Nifty 8-13 year G-Sec Index. As interest rates change, the value of long-duration bonds can be sensitive. Monitoring these factors will help understand how the fund navigates the interest rate cycle.
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