I have 10 lakh rupees in FD which I want to move in MF. Please suggest some fund for lump sum amount to invest for 5-7 years.

Ans: Our investment decisions should be matched with our risk appetite and investment horizon.

You can invest in a good Mid or Small Cap Fund if you have a time period of 10 years and a matching risk profile. PGIM India Mid Cap Opportunities Fund/Nippon India Small Cap Fund would be good options for you. In the initial 3 years, you might face negative returns as equity oriented funds are very volatile in the short term but you can expect the returns ranges between 12% to 15% in 10 years of investment horizon.

Ans: Hello Murali and thank you for writing to me.

Generally, you can diversify your investment of Rs. 10 lakhs in 5 different schemes equally, such as:

1-DSP Quant Fund
2-Samco Flexicap Fund
3-Nippon India Multi Asset Fund
4-UTI MNC Fund
5-Axis ESG Fund

If you could state your risk appetite, specific goals, time horizon, etc., I may recommend other schemes to you.

Ans: Hello, equity market is a little volatile as of now ( march 2024 ), so to enter in any fund you can invest in a debt fund and do STP in the equity fund over 20-25 weeks ( which is 6-7 months )
The fund category that you can select can be as follows :
Mid cap - 25%
Multi cap - 50%
Large and mid cap - 25%

Please note that these suggestions are based on your stated goals and the information you provided. It is always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor in person to better understand your risk tolerance, time horizon, and specific financial goals.

Ans: Dear Friend,
Thank you for your query. 1.5 Years is a very short time for getting high returns. Investing Rs 10 lakhs in mutual funds for a short-term horizon of 1.5 years requires a cautious approach. For such small period, you should look for low to moderate-risk funds that offer stability with reasonable returns, as investing in high-risk equity funds might be too volatile for a short time frame. Since your investment horizon is just 1.5 years, avoid high-risk equity mutual funds as they can be volatile in the short term. Check for exit loads and tax implications before investing. Most short-term capital gains (if you withdraw before 3 years) from debt funds are taxed according to your income tax slab.
You have to evaluate your risk Appetite , Short-Term Debt Funds are invested in government securities, corporate bonds, and other debt instruments with short maturities, offering stability and moderate returns. For a 1.5-year investment, these are ideal as they are less volatile. you can expect 5-7% per annum Returns. You can think of
• ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
• HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
• Axis Short Term Fund
• ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
• HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
• Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund.
Best regards,
Nitin Narkhede
Founder & MD, Prosperity Lifestyle Hub https://Nitinnarkhede.com
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