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Question by Jai on Nov 20, 2019Hindi

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I am doing SIP in following mutual funds:

Nippon India Equity Hybrid Fund – Gr: 4000/month

Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Gr: 4000/month

Aditya Birla Sun Life MNC Fund Gr: 4000 /month

Franklin India Prima Fund Gr: 4000/month

Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund – Gr: 10000/month

SBI Equity Hybrid Fund – Gr: 4000/month

In all of these, Nippon India Equity, which was earlier Reliance, is not doing good. Could you please let me know should I continue investing like this or should I switch to other SIP plans?

Ans:

Name of the Fund	Category	RankMF Star Rating
Nippon India Equity Hybrid Fund – Gr	Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund	3
Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Gr	Equity - Small cap Fund	2
Aditya Birla Sun Life MNC Fund Gr	Equity - Thematic Fund - MNC	4
Franklin India Prima Fund Gr	Equity - Midcap Fund	2
MotilalOswal Multicap 35 Fund – Gr	Equity - Multi Cap Fund	5
SBI Equity Hybrid Fund – Gr	Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund	5

You may continue with the 5- & 4-star rated funds and for others you can consider these:

Aggressive Hybrid: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are Axis Equity Hybrid Fund and Tata Hybrid Equity Fund

Midcap: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are Motilal Oswal Midcap 30, DSP Midcap and Axis Midcap

Small cap: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are Kotak Small Cap and Axis Small Cap

DISCLAIMER: The content of this post by the expert is the personal view of the rediffGURU. Users are advised to pursue the information provided by the rediffGURU only as a source of information to be as a point of reference and to rely on their own judgement when making a decision.

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Hii i am investing in SIP since 1 year in ICICI prudential commodities Fund direct growth Rs200 monthly, Tata digital India und direct growth Rs150 Monthly, HDFC Technology Fund direct growth Rs100 monthly, ICICI prudential Technology direct plan growth Rs100 monthly, Nippon India Pharma fund direct growth Rs300 monthly, Nippon India small cap fund direct growth Rs300 monthly, axis nifty IT index fund direct growth Rs1000 monthly, ICICI prudential bluechip fund direct growth Rs250 monthly, Aditya Birla Sun Life digital India fund direct growth Rs100 monthly, ICICI prudential NASDAQ 100index fund direct growth Rs300 monthly, HDFC transportation and logistics fund direct growth Rs200 monthly so I invested in above SIPs Total monthly i invest Rs3000 so please give me some suggestions or modifications if required

Ans: Your Current SIP Portfolio
You have been investing ?3,000 monthly across various SIPs for a year. Your chosen funds focus on technology, healthcare, commodities, and other sectors. This shows a good start towards disciplined investing.

Concentration in Technology Sector
A significant portion of your investments is in technology-focused funds. Technology funds can offer high returns but also come with high volatility.

Sector-Specific Funds
You also have investments in healthcare, commodities, and logistics funds. Sector-specific funds can be very volatile as they depend on the performance of their respective sectors.

Diversification
Your portfolio lacks diversification. Investing too much in a single sector increases risk. Diversification helps in balancing risk and returns.

Importance of Broad Market Exposure
Diversifying across different market segments reduces risk. Balanced exposure to large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds is crucial. This strategy ensures you are not overly dependent on one sector's performance.

Adding Stability with Debt Funds
Including debt funds can provide stability. Debt funds offer regular returns and reduce the overall risk in your portfolio. This balance is vital for long-term growth.

Benefits of Actively Managed Funds
Actively managed funds can outperform index funds due to professional management. Fund managers actively select stocks to maximize returns. This can be advantageous, especially in volatile markets.

Disadvantages of Index Funds
Index funds mirror the market index and do not aim to outperform it. They lack flexibility in changing market conditions. Actively managed funds, on the other hand, adapt to market changes, providing better growth potential.

Direct Funds vs. Regular Funds
Direct funds have lower expense ratios but require thorough research and monitoring. Regular funds, through a Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD) with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), offer professional guidance and management. This can be valuable for optimizing returns and managing risks effectively.

Suggested Modifications
Reduce Sector-Specific Overweight

Reduce the number of technology and sector-specific funds. This will help in balancing the portfolio and reducing sector-specific risks.

Increase Broad Market Exposure

Allocate more funds to diversified equity funds. Large-cap and multi-cap funds provide stable returns and reduce overall risk.

Include Debt Funds for Stability

Add debt or hybrid funds to your portfolio. This will provide regular returns and reduce the volatility of your overall investment.

Suggested Allocation
Technology Funds: Choose one or two funds to maintain some exposure but reduce concentration.
Broad Market Funds: Increase investment in large-cap and multi-cap funds for stable growth.
Debt Funds: Allocate a portion to debt funds for stability.
Regular Monitoring and Review
Monitor your investments regularly. Review fund performance annually and adjust your portfolio based on your financial goals and market conditions.

Conclusion
Your dedication to investing through SIPs is commendable. With a few adjustments, you can achieve a balanced and diversified portfolio. This will help you meet your long-term financial goals with reduced risk.

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