I am 37. i need to have a corpus of around 1 cr when i retire at 60. right now I don't have any investments and ny NTH is 75K. Hiw much should i start investing pm to meet my goals

Ans: Hi Anitha, thanks for writing to me. You will need to invest Rs.90,000 every month to create a corpus of Rs.10 Crore in 21 years.

1-Edelweiss Nifty 100 Quality 30 Index Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
2-Axis ESG Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
3-UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
4-Tempelton India Equity Income Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
5-DSP Top 100 Equity Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
6-Samco Flexicap Fund-Rs.15,000 per month.

Annually stepping up your SIP by 10% or more will help you create a larger corpus.

Ans: It is a great idea to start investing. Do not try to time the market, simply start your investments. You can start with SIPs in mutual funds. In my opinion, do not try DIY investing techniques.

Ans: Assessing Your Retirement Goal
You plan to retire at 40, giving you six years to build your retirement corpus. To estimate your corpus, consider your current expenses, inflation, and life expectancy.

Estimating Retirement Corpus
Current Monthly Expenses
Rs. 20,000 per month.

Annually, this is Rs. 2.4 lakhs.

Adjusting for Inflation
Assuming an inflation rate of 6%, your expenses will increase each year.
Life Expectancy
Assuming you live till 80, you will need funds for 40 years post-retirement.
Current Financial Position
Savings
Post Office Savings: Rs. 31 lakhs.

Shares: Rs. 7 lakhs.

Mutual Funds: Rs. 12 lakhs.

Insurance (maturing in 2 years): Rs. 7.5 lakhs.

Estimating Required Corpus
To provide a rough estimate:

Current annual expenses: Rs. 2.4 lakhs.

Considering 6% inflation, in 6 years, your expenses will be approximately Rs. 3.4 lakhs annually.

For 40 years, without further investment growth, you need Rs. 1.36 crores.

Adding an investment growth factor will reduce this requirement slightly.

Investment Strategy to Attain the Corpus
Diversify Your Investments
Spread investments across different asset classes to balance risk and return.
Equity Mutual Funds
Growth Potential: Invest in equity mutual funds for long-term growth.

Active Management: Prefer actively managed funds for better returns.

Balanced or Hybrid Funds
Risk Management: Hybrid funds balance between equity and debt.

Stability: Provides moderate growth with reduced risk.

Debt Funds
Stability: Invest in short-term and medium-term debt funds for stability.

Liquidity: Provides liquidity and capital protection.

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
Regular Investment: Invest regularly in mutual funds through SIP.

Rupee Cost Averaging: Reduces the impact of market volatility.

Leveraging Existing Investments
Post Office Savings
Reinvest Maturity Amount: When these investments mature, reinvest in higher-yielding options.

Consider Partly Redeeming: Redeem part to invest in equity and hybrid funds.

Shares
Review Portfolio: Regularly review and rebalance your stock portfolio.

Diversify: Ensure diversification to reduce risk.

Mutual Funds
Increase Allocation: Increase allocation to equity and balanced funds.

Monitor Performance: Track fund performance and make necessary adjustments.

Insurance Maturity
Reinvest Maturity Proceeds: Use the Rs. 7.5 lakhs maturing in 2 years to invest in balanced funds or equity funds.

Consider ULIPs: If you hold ULIPs, consider surrendering and reinvesting in mutual funds.

Monitoring and Adjusting Your Plan
Regular Reviews: Periodically review your investment portfolio.

Adjust for Market Conditions: Make adjustments based on market performance and changing goals.

Seek Professional Advice: Consult a Certified Financial Planner for personalized strategies.

Final Insights
To retire at 40, you need to build a substantial corpus. Diversify your investments across equity, hybrid, and debt funds. Use SIPs for regular investments and monitor your portfolio closely. Adjust your plan based on market conditions and seek professional advice for optimal results.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

Ans: Hello;

You will need a corpus of 8 Cr.

You may buy an immediate annuity from a life insurance company for your corpus which may yield you a monthly payout of 2.8 L(post tax).
A 6% annuity rate is considered. Some companies may offer higher annuity rates.

You may select option of joint annuity for life for yourself and your spouse with return of purchase price to your nominee.

Select a big life insurer with good solvency ratio and better credibility.

Best wishes;