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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 10, 2024Hindi
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Hi sir i did B.E civil in 2021 and not placed by campus due to covid wave only few companies came for campus recruitments, so i go for preparation of govt job but not success now I'm looking for better job opportunity with good salary package please help me

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Hello sir, I have recently sold my flat and I have 55 lacs with me which I can park for next 12-15 years. Please suggest the avenues where I can get maximum wealth creation. I am 42 and and you can consider me moderate to aggressive investor. How much can be the realistic returns from PMS considering they charge high fees. Does PMS give more returns than MFs in 10 year horizon. Please suggest.
Ans: You have Rs. 55L available for long-term investment. Your focus is wealth creation with a moderate to aggressive approach. Let’s evaluate the best options.

Investment Avenues for Maximum Wealth Creation
1. Actively Managed Mutual Funds
Suitable for your risk appetite and time horizon.
Managed by experts who adjust portfolios based on market conditions.
Potential to outperform passive funds and PMS on a risk-adjusted basis.
Lower fees than PMS, ensuring better net returns.
Recommended approach: SIP + staggered lump sum deployment.
2. Portfolio Management Services (PMS)
Designed for high-net-worth individuals.
PMS offers customized stock selection with direct equity ownership.
Higher fees (fixed + performance-based) impact net returns.
Returns may be volatile, with no guarantee of outperformance over mutual funds.
Requires a longer commitment with limited liquidity.
3. Thematic and Sectoral Investments
Can boost returns but require careful selection.
Higher volatility compared to diversified funds.
Suitable for a portion of the portfolio (not more than 10-15%).
4. Gold ETFs or Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)
Good for diversification but not ideal for aggressive growth.
SGBs provide 2.5% annual interest along with capital appreciation.
Should not exceed 5-10% of the portfolio.
5. International Equity Exposure
Helps in diversification and hedging against rupee depreciation.
Invest via actively managed international mutual funds.
Avoid direct stocks unless you track global markets actively.
Mutual Funds vs. PMS: A 10-Year Perspective
Returns Comparison
PMS may deliver superior returns if the fund manager picks outperforming stocks.
Actively managed mutual funds historically deliver 12-16% CAGR over 10-15 years.
PMS fees reduce effective returns, making them less attractive unless they significantly outperform.
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Mutual funds provide easy liquidity.
PMS has lock-in periods and exit loads, making it less flexible.
Market risks exist in both, but mutual funds have regulatory oversight.
Tax Implications and Cost Analysis
Mutual funds have lower tax burdens with systematic withdrawals.
PMS taxation is like direct stocks, requiring individual filing for capital gains.
PMS charges (fixed + performance-based) can eat into returns.
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Allocate across large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and thematic funds.
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Mutual funds remain the best option for wealth creation with flexibility.
PMS can work if you accept higher costs and volatility.
Diversify with a structured approach for long-term success.
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