Dear Sir, 

Please find my MF investment details. Plz guide me which is to be continued or discontinued or hold.

 

Ans:

1. ADITYA BSL REG SAV (G): Better option available Icici Prudential Regular Savings Fund - Growth

2. HDFC BALANCE ADVA RP (G): Better option available Union Balanced Advantage Fund Regular Plan - Growth

3. HDFC HYBRID EQUITY RP (G: Better option available Canara Robeco Equity Hybrid Fund Regular Growth

4. HDFC MID - CAP OPP RP (G): Better option available Dsp Midcap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

5. L & T EMERGING BUSI RP (G): Better option available Axis Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan Growth

6. L & T INDIA VALUE RP (G): Better option available Axis Esg Equity Fund Regular Growth

7. HDFC LOW DURATION (G): Continue

8. L & T INDIA VALUE RP (G): Repeat Scheme

Ans: Hello Garg pankaj kumar. My recommendation would be to switch to better schemes of the same AMC for ICICI & UTI.

ITI & MAHINDRA MANULIFE should be redeemed and reinvested in better schemes of different AMCs.

Ans: Hello Sushanta and thanks for writing to me. Please elaborate on your objectives and risk appetities to understand your needs and requirements better.

As a general rule, balanced advantage funds can be good schemes to begin SWP's.

Ans: It's fantastic to see your proactive approach towards investing and planning for your financial future. At 37, you're at a pivotal stage where strategic investments can pave the way for substantial wealth accumulation. Let's delve into your current investment strategy and explore avenues to optimize returns while aiming for your target of ?3 crore in the next 10 years.

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Chief Financial Planner,

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