Sir I am 78 years old. I have no liabilities. I have a house worth two corores. I am living with my daughter and son in law. They're extremely well off. Since I am living with my daughter I have no expenses. This is my background. My assets are as follows. 1) PPF RS.20lakhs. 2)PMYY SCHEME. 15Lakhs. 3) Fixed deposit 15 lakhs 4) Health insurance both 5lakhs each 5 ) Immovable property worth 5lakhs 6) Gold bond maturity value 1lakh 7) Physical gold and silver 20 lakhs 8) Shares worth 100000 rs.asof today 9) Mutual fund worth rs.18 lakhs as of today. Below l am giving details of the funds most of them purchased on issue price all regular growth. 1) Aditya Birla Sun Life focused equity fund Units 1200 2) DSP world gold fund growth regular Units 500 3) Franklin India flexi cap fund growth regular. Units 35 4) HDFC banking and financial services fund growth regular. Units 1160 5) HDFC defence fund growth regular Uni1000 6) HDFC mid cap fund growth regular Units 260 7) HDFC flexi cap fund growth regular Units 25 8) Hsbc value fund growth regular Units 430 9)Hsbc elss fund growth regular Units 490 10) Icici prudential Pharma and health care fund growth regular Units 780 11) Icici prudential India opportunities fund growth regular. Units 2200 12) Icici prudential manufacturing fund growth regular Units 3000 13) Icici prudential flexicap fund growth regular. Units5000 14) Icici prudential housing opportunities fund growth regular Units 2500 15) Icici prudential balanced advantage fund growth regular. Units. 550 16) Icici prudential psu equity fund growth regular. Units Units 2700 17) Kotak global innovation fund growth regular. Units 1200 18) Kotak international REIT fund growth regular. Units 500 19 ) Nippon india low duration fund growth regular. Units 10 20) Sbi blue chip fund growth regular Units 1000 21) Sbi infrastructure fund growth regular Units 500 22) Sundaram focused equity fund growth regular. Units 1300 23) Tata mid cap fund growth regular plan growth. Units 335 units 24)iUti nifty 500 fifty index fund growth regular. Units 18050 25)Uti flexi cap fund growth regular Units 1020 26)Uti small cap fund growth regular Units 5000 27) Uti master share units regular plan Units 210 28) Uti mid cap fund growth regular Units 700 29) Hdfc transportation fund growth regular Units 2500 Opinion required 1) I want to exit Kotak global innovation fund and Kotak international REIT fund and Dsp world gold fund. 2) I want to start 4 SIP of2500 rs. per month. a) Sbi blue chip fund b) Uti flexicap fund c) Multi asset fund of Hdfc or lclcl or Aditya Birla Sun Life d) not sure which fund Request you to suggest how to make best review of my investment. I would prefer to invest indirect growth instead of regular growth. Would it be convenient if invest inSWP or overnight fund or floater fund and give standing instruction to to invest in SIP? How to track my investments on daily basis ? Waiting eagerly for your reply. Your's sincerely PS: All nomination in the name of my wife. She is equally well invested in Bank FD PMVYYOJANA AND PPF and MF (very small amount of 5lakhs as today.

Ans: You've done a commendable job in setting up a diverse investment portfolio and securing insurance coverage. Let's evaluate your current strategy and suggest improvements.

Provident Fund and Insurance
Your provident fund balance of Rs. 70 lakhs and a monthly contribution of Rs. 40,000 is a strong foundation for retirement. Your insurance coverage of Rs. 2 crore from HDFC and an additional Rs. 1.25 crore from your organisation ensures financial security for your family.

However, evaluating the insurance cover every few years is advisable to ensure it remains adequate as your financial responsibilities grow.

Mutual Funds
Your six mutual funds with a monthly subscription of Rs. 10,000 each and a present value of Rs. 23 lakhs are diversified across different categories.

This is a balanced approach, but it's essential to review the performance of each fund annually. Underperforming funds should be replaced with better-performing ones to maximize returns.

Sukanya Samridhi Yojna
Investing in Sukanya Samridhi Yojna for your two eldest children is a smart move. The Rs. 12,500 monthly contribution ensures a secure future for your daughters.

This scheme provides tax benefits and a high interest rate, making it an excellent long-term investment for your children's education and marriage.

Investment Plans
The "Promise for Growth Care" and "Goal Assure II" plans offer insurance and investment benefits. However, these plans often come with high costs and lower returns compared to mutual funds.

Consider surrendering these policies and redirecting the funds to better-performing mutual funds or other investment avenues. This approach can provide higher returns and better liquidity.

Cash in Hand and Sovereign Gold Bonds
Holding Rs. 25 lakhs in cash is a good safety net. Planning to invest Rs. 20 lakhs in Sovereign Gold Bonds is a sound decision. Gold is a hedge against inflation and adds diversification to your portfolio.

However, ensure that you maintain an emergency fund equivalent to at least six months of your expenses before making this investment.

Retirement Planning
You plan to retire at 56, which gives you 20 years to build your retirement corpus. Your current investments in provident funds, mutual funds, and insurance plans are a solid start.

Regularly reviewing and adjusting your portfolio can help you stay on track to achieve your retirement goals.

Increasing Mutual Fund Contributions
Consider increasing your mutual fund contributions as your salary grows. This will help you build a more substantial corpus over time.

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) are an excellent way to invest in mutual funds, providing the benefits of rupee cost averaging and compounding.

Diversifying Investments
While your current investments are well-diversified, consider adding more asset classes to your portfolio. Equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS), debt funds, and balanced advantage funds can provide better risk-adjusted returns.

Tax Planning
Utilize tax-saving instruments like ELSS, Public Provident Fund (PPF), and National Pension System (NPS) to maximize your tax benefits.

These investments not only provide tax deductions under Section 80C but also offer good returns and long-term benefits.

Children's Education and Marriage
Planning for your children's higher education and marriage requires substantial funds. The Sukanya Samridhi Yojna and your mutual fund investments are excellent steps towards this goal.

Education Planning
Estimate the future costs of education considering inflation. Invest in a mix of equity and debt instruments to build a corpus that can meet these expenses.

Marriage Planning
For your children’s marriage, consider long-term investments that provide safety and growth. Fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and balanced funds can be good options.

Reviewing and Rebalancing
Regularly reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio is crucial to ensure it aligns with your goals. Market conditions, financial responsibilities, and life stages change over time.

Annual Review
Conduct an annual review of your investments. Evaluate the performance of your mutual funds, insurance policies, and other investments.

Rebalance your portfolio to maintain the desired asset allocation and risk level.

Financial Advisor Consultation
Engage with a certified financial planner for professional advice. They can provide personalized recommendations and help you navigate complex financial decisions.


I understand the responsibilities of planning for your children's future while securing your retirement. Your commitment to financial planning is admirable.

Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals can be challenging, but your disciplined approach will yield positive results.

Final Insights
You've laid a strong foundation for your financial future. By making a few strategic adjustments and regularly reviewing your portfolio, you can ensure that your investments align with your goals.

Stay committed to your financial plan, and you will achieve your objectives of securing your children's future and enjoying a comfortable retirement.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

Ans: Hello;

Query1:

Yes it is better to sell low rent yielding commercial property now, utilise the sell proceeds to fund you goals next year i.e. daughter's marriage, son's education and car purchase while the balance should be invested in mutual funds(equity savings type mutual fund)

Query 2:

Exit all inactive mutual funds and invest corpus(16.9 L) in Mirae Asset equity savings fund (low to moderate risk profile).

You should then start an SWP at 3.6% so as to generate income of 5 K for additional monthly allocation to NPS.

You should do SIP only in following 3 funds:
SBI hybrid equity fund(15 K)
HDFC balanced advantage fund (15 K)
ICICI Pru Multi asset allocation fund (15 K)

The taxation of these funds is like equity funds but they have exposure to alternate asset classes to impart some stability to corpus during extreme market fluctuations which is also suited for your age category.

Liquid assets+ gold+ NPS corpus will add up to approx 6.51 Cr which if annuitized will yield post tax monthly income of 2.15 L.

MF corpus may still grow to build up your inflation war chest.

Health care cover for family needs enhancement upto 50 L minimum as a safe precaution.

Reduce exposure to direct equity as you near retirement. You may continue trading as a hobby with a minimum risk capital with adequate knowhow, setup and temperament.

Happy Investing!!

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Ans: Dear Sir,

Thanks for sharing detailed inputs. You’re doing many things right already ???? but there are some important points to tighten.

???? Retirement Outlook

With just 7 years left (till 2032), your focus should be on maximising corpus build-up.

Today’s expenses (~?40k) will inflate to ~?70k/month by 2032 (assuming 6% inflation). For 20–25 years of retirement, you’ll need ~?4–5 Cr.

???? Observations

Investments are well structured – Your CAGR of 14–21% shows good fund choices and rebalancing is broadly correct.

Loans are eating into cashflow – Multiple small loans (car ?5L, edu ?6.24L, small home loan ?6.5L) can be closed faster.

Expenses not fully mapped – Retirement planning starts with exact expense tracking; do this first.

Insurance cover is decent – Term insurance is strong, family floater is good.

? Action Plan

Close Small Loans First

Knock off car loan, education loan, and small home loan.

Redirect these EMIs fully into SIPs for retirement.

Continue MF SIPs & Rebalancing

The switch your advisor did is fine. Returns are healthy, stick with equity-heavy allocation for next 5 years.

From 2028, start moving some gains systematically into safer debt funds.

Health Insurance Top-up

Your current ?10L personal + ?6L office is good, but medical inflation is high.

Take a Top-up health cover of ?25–50L (very cost-effective) to avoid dipping into retirement corpus for future medical needs.

NPS & PF

Continue PF + NPS contributions. They’ll add stability to your retirement kitty.

???? Summary

Returns & fund choices ?

Need to close small loans and channel EMIs into SIPs ?

Take a top-up health insurance cover to safeguard corpus ?

Expenses tracking must be priority to validate adequacy ?

You’re well placed, just sharpen the cashflow redirection and insurance shield.

Best regards,
Naveenn Kummar, BE, MBA, QPFP
Chief Financial Planner | AMFI Registered MFD
www.alenova.in