
Sir,
I am a 44 years old male and have made following investments in Mutual Funds, which are as follows, please let me know if it is good to go:
DSP India T.I.G.E.R. (The Infrastructure Growth and Economic Reforms Fund) Direct Growth (Rs. 1,000)
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth (Rs. 1,500)
Axis Silver FoF Direct Growth (Rs. 1,000)
LIC MF Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth (Rs. 1,000)
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth (Rs. 1,000)
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct Growth (Rs. 500)
SBI PSU Direct Plan Growth (lumpsum - Rs. 7,000)
Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth (lumpsum - Rs. 6,000)
I urge you to review my above portfolio as a whole and thereafter appropriately guide me whether I need to switch any of the above SIPs or stay invested as it is, particularly I am more worried about ‘Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth’ (keeping in consideration that my SIP becomes more than 1.5 years old with this Fund), it has generated negative returns more often, which now becomes my cause of concern, as a result sometimes I felt that I had invested in a wrong fund.
My intent for the above investment is to create sufficient wealth, till the time of my retirement.
Now, I seek your valuable guidance over the above, enabling me to reach to a decision.
Thanks & regards,
Ashish
Ans: Hi Ashish,
You have long 16 years till your retirement and proper guided investment can do wonders with your monthly SIPs.
Your concern regarding Nippon Small Cap fund is genuine but this is exactly how markets work. One cannot expect their money to double in an overnight. It needs patience and proper plan to generate even bare minimum of 12% annual return.
I see all the funds you invest in are direct funds. while direct funds are more preferred as they have lower expense ratio of about 0.5%, regular funds are better as they come with proper plan and guidance throughout.
Generating 2-4% returns in these types of direct funds v/s getting 12% return in regular funds - there is always an option.
However, continue with Nippon small cap, Parag Parikh Flexicap, and Motilal Oswal Midcap fund. Stop SIPs in other funds and work with a proper advisor to redirect these funds into better new funds.
Hence do consult a professional Certified Financial Planner - a CFP who can guide you with exact funds to invest in keeping in mind your age, requirements, financial goals and risk profile. A CFP periodically reviews your portfolio and suggest any amendments to be made, if required.
Let me know if you need more help.
Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
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