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Nikunj Saraf has more than five years of experience in financial markets and offers advice about mutual funds. He is vice president at Choice Wealth, a financial institution that offers broking, insurance, loans and government advisory services. Saraf, who is a member of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants of India, has a strong base in financial markets and wealth management.... more
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Hi Sir, I am 41 years old and working in private concern from Tamil Nadu. My monthly salary 80k.I have a plan for retirement saving and children education. I have 2 kids 11 & 5 yrs. Already I started investing in monthly sip of 33k since last one year.

My investment plans are:

1. Nippon India smallcap plan

2. Quant smallcap plan

3. Quant midcap plan

4. Quant tax Plan (ELSS for tax saving)

5. Kotak equity opportunities

6. Navi large and midcap plan

7. HDFC balance advantage plan

8. ICICI pru asset ALLOCATOR plan

9. Canara Rebeco blue chip equity plan

10. UTI nifty next 50 index plan

11. Tata Ethical plan.

I am investing Rs 3000 in each plan monthly. Can I continue the same plans or I need to re consider my portfolio allocation? Kindly give your advice.

Ans: Hello Syed Samzudin. The selected portfolio is well chosen. I would advice reconsider your schemes of Navi large and midcap fund to better alternative peer schemes.

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Ans: Enhancing Your Investment Strategy: Recommendations and Considerations
Your investment portfolio demonstrates a disciplined approach towards wealth creation and financial planning. Let's delve deeper into the various components of your portfolio and provide recommendations to optimize your investment strategy.

Fixed Income Investments:
Public Provident Fund (PPF):

Your monthly contribution of 2,000 rupees to PPF provides tax-efficient returns with a long-term investment horizon.
Continue investing to benefit from compounding growth and tax benefits over time.
Mutual Fund SIPs:
Equity Mutual Funds:

Your portfolio comprises a diversified mix of equity mutual funds, including Mirae Asset Tax Saver, SBI Small Cap, Parag Parikh FlexiCap, Nippon India Pharma, Tata India Consumer, Axis Multi Asset Allocation, and Motilal Oswal Mid Cap.
These funds offer the potential for wealth creation over the long term.
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Gold and Sectoral Funds:

You've allocated funds to sectoral funds like SBI Gold Direct Plan, DSP Natural Resource, Quant Infra Fund, and Nippon India Small Cap.
While sectoral funds and gold provide diversification benefits, they are subject to market volatility.
Monitor their performance regularly and adjust allocations accordingly to manage risk effectively.
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Review ULIPs:

Surrendering existing insurance policies and reallocating the funds into mutual funds can be a strategic move to optimize your investment portfolio and potentially enhance long-term returns. Let's delve deeper into this approach and explore its benefits and considerations.

Analysis of Insurance Policies:
HDFC Pro Growth ULIP Plan:

Evaluate the ULIP's performance, charges, and insurance coverage.
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