Thematic funds are equity mutual funds that invest in stocks tied to a theme. These funds are more broad-based then sectoral fund, as they pick companies and sectors united by an idea. For instance, an infrastructure theme fund will invest in cement, power, steel, among other sectors
Advantages of Thematic-PSU funds
- Select sectors in the portfolio mean they are not genuinely diversified
- High-risk category as returns are tied to a theme playing out
- Suitable for aggressive investors, even then exposure should not be more than 10% of the portfolio