PL Capital is developing quant-based and smart beta strategies, Amisha Vora, chairperson and managing director, tells Nesil Staney in an interview. She speaks about her favorite sectors and stocks, sharp rise in wealth-creation potential in the unlisted space, regulatory developments and the firm’s business plans. Excerpts:
What are your new products? Are you planning MF business?
We’re developing quant-based and smart beta strategies, building on the success of our AQUA PMS, which has delivered 23.1% annualised returns since inception, versus the benchmark’s 19.5%. We plan to apply for a mutual fund licence, with a focus on launching products that deliver meaningful value and align with our innovation-led, performance-driven vision.
Which are your favourite 10 stocks and 5 sectors?
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