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Should I Diversify My Portfolio? A Large Cap Dilemma

Ramalingam Kalirajan |7758 Answers |Ask -Follow

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Jul 27, 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan has over 23 years of experience in mutual funds and financial planning.
He has an MBA in finance from the University of Madras and is a certified financial planner.
He is the director and chief financial planner at Holistic Investment, a Chennai-based firm that offers financial planning and wealth management advice.... more

Asked by Anonymous - Jul 26, 2024Hindi

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Should I continue to invest in Mirae asset large and mid cap fund?it's 40% of my corpus .

Ans: Portfolio Review
Current Allocation: Mirae Asset Large and Mid Cap Fund is 40% of your corpus.

Performance: Review the fund's historical performance. Check its returns, consistency, and risk profile.

Diversification: A single fund making up 40% of your portfolio is a concentration risk. Diversification can help manage this risk.

Diversification and Risk Management
Reduce Concentration Risk: Invest in other funds or asset classes. This can help spread the risk and potentially increase returns.

Active Management: Actively managed funds can provide better returns. Ensure your investments align with your risk tolerance and financial goals.

Alternatives to Index Funds
Actively Managed Funds: These funds often outperform index funds. They offer better growth potential and professional management.

Disadvantages of Index Funds: Index funds track the market and lack flexibility. Actively managed funds can adjust to market changes.

Regular Fund Investments
Benefits of Regular Funds: Investing through a Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD) with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) provides expert guidance. They offer better fund selection and management.

Disadvantages of Direct Funds: Direct funds require more time and knowledge. Regular funds provide professional advice and management.

Investment Strategy
Review and Adjust: Periodically review your investments. Rebalance to maintain your desired asset allocation.

Investment Goals: Align your investments with your long-term goals. Ensure your portfolio is diversified and well-managed.

Final Insights
Reducing the concentration in a single fund can help manage risk and potentially increase returns. Consider diversifying into other actively managed funds. This will align with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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