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Mutual Fund Expert - Answered on Mar 01, 2024

With over 16 years of experience in the mutual fund industry, Ulhas Joshi has helped numerous clients choose the right funds and create wealth.
Prior to joining RankMF as CEO, he was vice president (sales) at IDBI Asset Management Ltd.
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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 01, 2024Hindi
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I am 47 years and have my wife and three children Want to invest 5 lac monthly on mutual fund What is the expected amount of return in the next 10 years and 15 years and 20 years

Ans: Hello & thanks for writing to me. There are no definite guarantees when investing in mutual funds, however, historical data suggests that investing thru mutual funds tends to generate better returns in long time frames of 10, 15 & 20 years when compared to other avenues of investments.
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The average annual return of a mutual fund can vary depending on the fund's investment strategy. Some funds focus on aggressive growth, aiming for high returns but with more risk. Others prioritize stability, offering lower but more consistent returns.

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Equity Funds: These can aim for 10-15% annual returns, but remember, past performance isn't a guarantee of future results.
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Time Horizon: How long are you investing for? Longer timeframes allow for riding out market ups and downs, potentially leading to higher returns.
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