: HSBC
| Updated: Mar 03 2014, 08:58 IST
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Change in MSCI sector weights propels IT to the top spot (AP)
SummaryAll sectors except healthcare and staples saw increases in foreign institutional ownership.
In comparison, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) now appear underweight on the sector, as per EPFR Global. Relatively, a bulk of the weight shift has been taken out from financials as four companies have been deleted from the MSCI index.
Although FIIs appear more in sync with MSCI weights, incremental demand for financial names from FIIs may be found wanting. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) in contrast have a much higher proportion of AUMs (assets under management) in financials, in sync with the local indices.
With local money flow still weak (DIIs have pulled out $18 billion over the last three years--2011-13--compared to FII inflows of $48 bn in the same period), the performance of a large component of AUMs could be tested for DIIs triggering weight-reduction.
Rising passive money (Exchange Traded Funds) should also exhibit such trends. We remain cautious on financials from a fundamental standpoint and ownership disconnects could be an added pressure.
FIIs continue to increase stakes across companies –some pick-up in mid-capsThe October-December 2013 quarter saw stake increases by FIIs in three-fourths of BSE 200 companies, reflecting broad-based buying. The ‘risk-on’ rally post the currency turbulence of Q3FY2013 was further boosted by expectations of a stable government after the summer 2014 elections. This has led to increased ownership levels for a number of mid-caps.
Most sectors saw positive inflows by foreign investors During the quarter ending December 2013, all sectors except healthcare and staples saw increases in FII ownership. IT, consumer discretionary and utilities saw the highest net buying by foreign investors.
Interestingly, FIIs increased stakes in 26 industrial companies during the quarter, signalling some rotation towards domestically-oriented sectors. This trend was seen in consumer discretionary (autos) and materials as well.
Larsen & Toubro, Cummins India, Adani Ports & SEZ, Crompton Greaves and Jaiprakash Associates saw more than 1% increase in stakes by foreign investors.
In the materials space, stake increases were seen
RAJ KISHORE SHARMA
PGDM II SEM
