Hi,
I need support on my retirement plan. I am based in Gulf and is planning to come back. I have an equity portfolio of 3 cr and debt portfolio 1.37 cr. My monthly expenses would turn out to be Rs 1.5 lakhs which i could get Rs 1.1 lakhs from my debt funds and balance from my equity portfolio. I want to buy a house after 10 years, currently the house would cost Rs 1.2 cr. I have to tap my equity portfolio for my two kids education of 40 lakhs each after 7 and 12 years.
I have health insurance of 25 lakhs and term plan of Rs 1.5cr
Let me know whether my current portfolio can support the above plans and my retirement
Ans: Your current portfolio is strong, but it needs adjustments for financial security. Below is a detailed breakdown of your plan.
Retirement Readiness Assessment
You plan to retire in five years and expect monthly expenses of Rs. 1.5 lakh.
You will withdraw Rs. 1.1 lakh from debt funds and the remaining Rs. 40,000 from equity.
Your debt portfolio of Rs. 1.37 crore will provide regular cash flow.
Your equity portfolio of Rs. 3 crore will ensure long-term wealth growth.
Key Observations
Inflation risk: Expenses will increase. A 7% inflation rate means Rs. 1.5 lakh today may become Rs. 2.1 lakh in 10 years.
Equity volatility risk: Market downturns can affect the Rs. 40,000 monthly withdrawal.
Portfolio rebalancing: Gradually shift some equity to safer instruments.
Emergency backup: Consider maintaining six months’ expenses in a liquid fund.
House Purchase Plan in 10 Years
The current cost of Rs. 1.2 crore will rise with inflation.
At 7% inflation, the future cost could be Rs. 2.4 crore in 10 years.
If you withdraw from equity, ensure it does not impact retirement needs.
Recommended Action
Create a separate investment for the house purchase.
Use a mix of debt and equity for stability.
Consider a balanced advantage fund for flexibility.
Children's Education Fund
Your two children will need Rs. 40 lakh each in 7 years and 12 years.
At 7% inflation, the amount could be Rs. 64 lakh per child.
You will need approximately Rs. 1.28 crore in total.
Suggested Investment Approach
Allocate funds separately in equity mutual funds for growth.
Prefer flexi-cap and large-cap funds for stability.
Consider a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) to move money to safer instruments as the goal nears.
Portfolio Adjustments for Stability
Your current asset allocation is:
Equity: Rs. 3 crore (68%)
Debt: Rs. 1.37 crore (32%)
Suggested Adjustments
Increase debt allocation to 40-45% as you approach retirement.
Ensure tax-efficient withdrawals from debt funds.
Reduce equity withdrawals during market downturns.
Health and Insurance Considerations
You have Rs. 25 lakh health insurance, which is good but may not be enough.
Medical inflation is 12-15% annually.
Increase coverage through super top-up health insurance.
Final Insights
Your financial plan is feasible with proper adjustments.
Retirement is achievable, but monitor inflation impact.
House purchase needs a dedicated investment plan.
Children’s education fund requires a structured approach.
Health insurance coverage should be increased.
Would you like a step-by-step plan for investments?
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in
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