I am 57 years old doing SIP @ RS 5000 each in Axis Mid Cap, PPFAS Flexi Cap, UTI Flexi Cap, Axis ESG, DSP Quant, SBI Small Cap from mid 2021. It will be continued up to 2027. Aim is wealth creation only. Please review my portfolio.

Ans: We think that the funds are well-positioned for future growth. Having exposure to mid-cap and small-cap funds is appropriate as per your age and horizon and we have assumed that you have a high risk profile.

We recommend you to stop the contribution in Axis Small Cap only because of over-diversification purpose and re-start it in Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund and to keep track the performance of your portfolio.

Also, we recommend you to maintain emergency fund with you for uncertain events.
We advise you to speak with a financial expert for individualised advice.
Good luck with your financial endeavours!

Ans: You have allocation in good funds, however, there are too many funds in the Smallcap category; kindly understand there can be significant overlaps in the funds owing to limitation in the investible universe.
Since you're already following step-up SIP route, you can go for a Flexicap Fund, a Smallcap fund and a Hybrid fund to balance your portfolio.

Ans: Current Investment Strategy

You're investing Rs. 41,000 monthly in mutual funds.
Your portfolio has a mix of different fund types.
You plan to invest till 2030 and stay invested after.

Positive Aspects

Good job starting SIPs for wealth creation.
Your portfolio has a nice mix of fund types.
Long-term investment plan is smart for wealth building.

Areas for Improvement

Your portfolio might be too complex to manage.
Too many small-cap funds could increase risk.
Direct plans need more work from you.

Risk Assessment

At 59, you might want less risky investments.
Small-cap funds can be very risky.
Consider reducing small-cap exposure as you age.

Fund Selection

Your funds are from good companies.
But having six funds might be too many.
Think about cutting down to 3-4 funds.

Regular vs Direct Plans

Direct plans have lower costs, but need more work.
Regular plans give you expert help.
A Certified Financial Planner can guide you better.

Benefits of Regular Plans

Get expert advice on fund selection.
Regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.
Help with paperwork and tax planning.

Disadvantages of Direct Plans

You must research and choose funds yourself.
No professional guidance for your portfolio.
Might miss out on better investment options.

Suggested Changes

Think about moving to regular plans.
Reduce number of funds to 3-4.
Lower your small-cap exposure.

Asset Allocation

Have a good mix of large, mid, and small-cap.
Add some debt funds for stability.
Review allocation yearly and adjust as needed.

Tax Planning

Check if you're using ELSS funds for tax saving.
If not, consider adding one to your portfolio.
This can help reduce your tax burden.

Monitoring and Rebalancing

Check your portfolio performance every 6 months.
Change funds if they don't do well for long.
Keep your asset mix in line with your goals.

Finally

Your investment plan is good, but needs some tweaks.
Consider expert help for better results.
Regular review and rebalancing can improve your returns.

Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in