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I am 43 years old and ventured into MF and equity space a little later in life. Have been investing diligently for the last 6+ years. Please find below my existing portfolio for MFs. I feel I should reduce the number of funds or at least consolidate some of them as there is an overlap between the bluechip ones.

Would like your thoughts/advice on the same. Response is much appreciated. Thank you.

SIPs in progress

Axis Bluechip Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund (G) - 5000

ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 6000

Navi Nifty 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

Navi Nifty Next 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

SBI Blue Chip Fund (G) - 5000

Axis Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

DSP Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan (G) - 5000

L&T Midcap Fund (G) - 5000

SBI Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan - (G) - 5000

SIP Discontinued

HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund (G)

HDFC Childrens Gift Fund - Investment Plan 

HDFC Top 100 Fund (G)

Ans: In bluechips, please continue with ICICI Pru Bluechip fund growth

Most of the funds are decent!

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