ICICI Pru Long-Term Bond Fund

The team behind this offering remains one of the largest fixed-income teams in the industry specialising in different areas. Manager Manish Banthia plies an active investment style and is driven by the quest for value with a contrarian bent. He is keenly attuned to market expectations and developments while constructing the portfolio. The fund uses an investment process with a focus on safety, liquidity, and returns. It has a comprehensive in-house investment approach driven by a seasoned group of investment and risk-management professionals. The investment process integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis following a disciplined and value-based approach. Top-down macro themes outline the overall strategy and provide a framework for bottom-up security selection. Calls on duration and interest-rate direction are determined through a detailed analysis of various influencing factors...