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I am 30 years young, have a 3-year-old young kid and a wife who is 30 years young.

Planning for an investment period of 15-25 years; Gradually from 15 years I'll start using my MF.

Are these MFs good? I know I've opted for many. Any suggestions?

1.  PGIM India MidCap Opportunities (G) Rs 1,000

2. ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 Index Rs 1,000

3. Nippon India Value Rs 1,500

4. Parag Parikh Tax Saver Rs 1,000

5. HDFC Balance Advantage IDCW Payout Rs 1,000

6. Edelweiss Govt Securities Rs 1,000

7. Edelweiss Banking and PSU Debt Rs 2,000

8. IDFC Govt Securities Rs 2,000

9. Quant Small Cap Rs 1,000

10. Axis Bluechip Rs 1,000

11. Aditya Birla Sunlife Pharma and Healthcare Rs 1,000

12. HDFC Developed World Indexes FoF Rs 1,000

13. ICICI Pru Nasdaq 100 Index Rs 500

14. Tata Resources and Energy Rs 1,000

15. Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO Rs 1,500

16. Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Rs 1,000

17. Tata Digital India Rs 1,000

18. Franklin Feeder Franklin US Opportunities Rs 1,000

19. PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Rs1,000

Total SIP: Rs 21,500

Ans: Funds are not bad, however as you have also indicated there are too many funds, there is possibility of underperformance due to over diversification.

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Hello MF Guru's....I've just turned 40 years and have just begun my MF journey aswell. I have a 5 year old son and my spouse is a Home Maker. I know i have started late but knew that it was better late than never. Based on my own research i have invested in the below funds with a time horizon of 5-7 years. I need your expertise in reviewing the choice of my funds and suggest. My risk appetite is high. All my investments are focused on my son's education. I also have and FD of 40K and NSC of 1.10L. One Time investments: Quant Elss Tax Saver Fund - 1L Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund-1L Invesco India Infrasructure Fund-1L Tata Infrastructure Direct Plan Growth-50K Quant Small Cap Fund-50K Quant Infrastructure Fund-50K SBI PSU Direct Plan-33K Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct- 1L Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund-1L SIP's: HDFC Mid Cap Opportunities- 10K SIP Since June'24 ICICi Prudential Nifty Next 50 -20K SiP Since Jul'24 Nippon India Multi Cap Fund - 2.5K SIP
Ans: First, it’s important to acknowledge that starting your mutual fund journey at 40 is still a good step, especially with a clear focus on your son's education. You have a diverse portfolio with both one-time investments and SIPs. However, based on your stated high-risk appetite and a medium-term horizon of 5-7 years, we can fine-tune your portfolio to ensure it aligns with your goals.

Investment Tenure & Risk Appetite
Your 5-7 year horizon is relatively short for high-risk equity investments. Typically, equity funds are recommended for long-term goals (8+ years) due to market volatility. But since you are focused on your son's education and have a high-risk appetite, it's feasible to continue with a mix of equity and thematic funds, but with strategic adjustments.

Key Points to Consider:

Since your goal is focused on education, consider this as a non-negotiable requirement.
Volatility in the short term can impact returns, so we need a balance between high growth potential and moderate risk management.
In 5-7 years, there may be market corrections, and it’s essential to ensure you're not heavily exposed to sectors that could underperform during downturns.
Analysis of One-Time Investments
Your portfolio has multiple thematic and sectoral funds. These funds often perform well when their specific sector is booming, but they can also lead to underperformance if the sector slows down. Let’s break it down:

Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund – Rs 1L
An ELSS fund provides tax-saving benefits under Section 80C. It’s a good investment, but keep in mind that the lock-in period is three years. Given your time frame of 5-7 years, this could still fit well in your portfolio as it also offers long-term capital appreciation.

Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund – Rs 1L
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) funds depend heavily on government policies. While these funds may offer value investing opportunities, they are highly cyclical. PSUs often underperform during economic slowdowns. A high allocation to PSUs could expose you to risk.

Invesco India Infrastructure Fund – Rs 1L and Tata Infrastructure Direct Plan Growth – Rs 50K
Infrastructure is a sector that could see substantial growth in India in the coming years, but it is also vulnerable to policy changes and economic cycles. Having two infrastructure funds in your portfolio might lead to overexposure to this sector. It’s better to keep only one.

Quant Small Cap Fund – Rs 50K
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Quant Infrastructure Fund – Rs 50K
As mentioned earlier, infrastructure can offer significant growth, but it's also highly cyclical. Holding three infrastructure-focused funds (including this one) may not provide the diversification you need.

SBI PSU Direct Plan – Rs 33K
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Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct – Rs 1L
Midcap funds are a good choice for investors with a high-risk appetite and a 5-7 year horizon. They offer a balance between the high-risk small caps and the more stable large caps. However, midcap funds can be volatile in the short term. It’s good to have this in your portfolio, but keep track of market conditions.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund – Rs 1L
Flexi-cap funds provide the flexibility to invest in companies of various sizes and sectors. This diversification can help reduce risk. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has a solid track record and fits well with your risk profile.

SIPs
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HDFC Mid Cap Opportunities – Rs 10K SIP Since June '24
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ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 – Rs 20K SIP Since July '24
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Nippon India Multi Cap Fund – Rs 2.5K SIP
Multi-cap funds offer exposure to all market caps, which helps in risk mitigation. The fund can switch between large, mid, and small caps based on market conditions, making it a good fit for a high-risk, medium-term horizon.

Sectoral Fund Exposure
Your portfolio is significantly tilted toward thematic and sectoral funds (PSU, Infrastructure). While these funds can generate high returns during sectoral upswings, they are also susceptible to downturns when their sector underperforms. For a 5-7 year goal like your son’s education, this heavy reliance on specific sectors could expose you to unnecessary risk.

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Limit exposure to sectoral funds.
Reallocate some of your funds from thematic investments to diversified equity or flexi-cap funds, which offer broader market exposure.
Direct vs Regular Funds
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Balanced Allocation

Consider adding a balanced advantage fund or an aggressive hybrid fund to reduce volatility and ensure some level of downside protection. These funds automatically adjust between equity and debt based on market conditions.
Emergency Fund

You mentioned having an FD of Rs 40K and an NSC of Rs 1.10L. Ensure you have an adequate emergency fund in place. Typically, 6-12 months of household expenses should be parked in liquid or ultra-short-term debt funds for easy access.
Monitor Regularly

Given your medium-term horizon, you should regularly review your portfolio. Make sure the funds are performing as expected and align with your evolving goals.
Final Insights
Your portfolio has a good mix of SIPs and one-time investments. However, it’s tilted toward thematic and sectoral funds, which might not be ideal for your medium-term goal of funding your son's education.

Limiting exposure to sectoral funds, particularly PSU and infrastructure, will reduce risk. Consider reallocating to more diversified funds that offer broad market exposure.

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Can you please suggest on capital gains as per Indian taxation laws arising in the below two queries : 1) property purchased with joint ownership, me and my wife’s name in 2015 at a cost of 64,80,000, housing improvements done for the cost of 1000000 and brokerages of 200000 paid and sold the same property at 10000000 in Dec 2023? 2) 87% of the proceeds got from the deal i.e 8700000, have been reinvested to pay 25% amount in purchasing another joint ownership property in Dec 2023, 3) I have invested in another under construction property in Nov 2023 by taking housing loan, which is on me and my wife’s name worth 1.4 cr, here the primary applicant is me only while wife is just made a Co applicant in the builder buyer agreement and also on the housing loan . So what are the LTCG tax liabilities arising from the above 3 scenarios for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025. I intend to sale off the property acquired in (2) by Dec 2024 and use that proceeds to close the housing loan for the property acquired in (3), will this sale of property be inviting any tax liabilities if the complete proceeds received from the sale of the property in (2) would be utilised to close the housing loan taken in Nov 2023 for the property in (3) ? Since in FY 23-24, I would be claiming the LTCG from the sale proceeds of 1) invested in the purchase of property in 2), and I intend to sale off this property in Dec 2024, will the LTCG claim be forfeited on the property sale in (1), should I hold this property at least for further 1 year so that sale of this property in 2) will not invite STCG?
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You jointly sold a Property during the year for Rs.76.80 lakhs (64.80+10.00+2.00), & sold the same for Rs.100.00 lakhs.
You have jointly also purchased Property No.3 (I suppose it is Residential only), for Rs.140.00 lakhs.
You should avail exemption u/s-54 & file your ITR accordingly. Please disclose all details about sale & purchase in your ITR.
02. Now coming to the F/Y 2024-25 :
You intend to Sell Property No.2, which was acquired in 2023-24. Any Gain on Sale of it would be Short Term capital Gains & taxed accordingly.
Alternatively, you may hold this sale of property no.2 (for 2 years from its purchase) & avoid STCG
You are free to utilize the sale proceeds in a way you like, including paying off your housing Loan.
Please note to avail exemption u/s 54 only from investment in property no.3 & not 2.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

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