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Advait Arora has over 20 years of experience in direct investing in stock markets in India and overseas.
He holds a masters in IT management from the University Of Wollongong, Australia, and an MBA in marketing from Charles Strut University, NewCastle, Australia.
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Rajiv Question by Rajiv on May 04, 2023Hindi
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I am having 70 Share of PayTM (Allotment) want to switch which share to buy to recover Loss...

Ans: move to a good quality private bank or and MNC stock, examples: icici bank, hdfc bank in financials, and in MNC, look at NESTLE or 3M or HUL .
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After a long time, we realised the poor performance of LIC Jeevan Anand ???? If we surrender we end up with loss, if we continue it will be at poor performance, So, will it be a good Idea ???? to take a loan by pledging the policy and invest the proceeds for better return, so that we can save loss and continue the policy as well as paid up policy. The interest cost will be 9.5% to 10% pa with no EMI commitment and flexible repayment with minimum of ?.50 and even if we don't pay it will be adjusted against maturity . Please post a light on this to go with.
Ans: Your intention to optimise returns while preserving your LIC policy is thoughtful. Let’s analyse your proposed approach comprehensively.

Challenges with Continuing the Policy
Low Returns: LIC Jeevan Anand traditionally delivers returns between 4%-6%. This does not match inflation-adjusted returns needed for long-term growth.

Opportunity Cost: Continuing the policy locks capital in a low-performing investment, missing higher returns elsewhere.

Surrendering the Policy
Immediate Loss: Surrendering early often results in a financial loss due to penalties and lower surrender value.

Lost Insurance Cover: Surrendering ends your life insurance, which might impact your family's financial safety.

Loan Against the Policy
Taking a loan against the policy can be a balanced approach. Let’s break it down:

Advantages of Policy Loan
Preserves Policy Benefits: The policy remains active, and you avoid surrendering it.

Low-Interest Rate: Policy loans have lower rates (around 9.5%-10%) compared to personal loans or unsecured loans.

Flexible Repayment: You can repay on your terms. If unpaid, it adjusts against the maturity or surrender value.

Access to Capital: You can reinvest the loan amount in higher-return investments, offsetting the policy’s poor performance.

Challenges with Policy Loan
Interest Burden: The interest rate of 9.5%-10% is higher than some secured investment returns, especially if the market underperforms.

Risk of Non-Repayment: Unpaid loans reduce the maturity or surrender value. This might impact the total financial benefit.

Investment Discipline Needed: Returns depend on reinvesting prudently. Poor decisions or market volatility can lead to losses.

Investment Options for Loan Amount
If you proceed with this plan, careful reinvestment is essential.

Equity Mutual Funds for Growth
Allocate a majority to actively managed equity mutual funds. These outperform inflation and generate higher long-term returns.

Avoid index funds. Actively managed funds provide better protection during market downturns.

Balanced Portfolio
Allocate 70%-80% to equity mutual funds (large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap).

Invest 20%-30% in debt mutual funds or hybrid funds for stability.

Focus on Your Goals
Align investments with specific financial goals like retirement, children’s education, or wealth creation.
Steps for Implementation
Assess the Loan Amount Needed: Borrow only what you plan to invest. Avoid over-leveraging.

Consult a Certified Financial Planner: They will guide investment choices based on your risk tolerance and goals.

Track Performance: Regularly review the performance of your investments and adjust when needed.

Plan Loan Repayment: Even if repayment is flexible, try to clear the loan systematically to reduce the interest burden.

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Your idea of leveraging a loan against LIC Jeevan Anand is a middle ground. It allows you to continue the policy while investing for better returns. However, it requires financial discipline, monitoring, and strategic reinvestment.

Consult with a Certified Financial Planner to design a customised plan aligned with your long-term financial goals.

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Appearing for JEE at this stage is not recommended. You also admit that you had not studied at all until now, i.e., when you were in 12th grade, you did not prepare for JEE and focused only on the state-level entrance test. There is no guarantee that you may be successful if you appear for JEE 2025 or 2026. It will be a just waste of time. You got admission to the best course i.e. CSE (AL/ML) at KIIT University. You happily completed the first sem also. Now related to the environment, do you think it is only related to your college? No, there are many colleges in which the students have to face the worst environment. Slowly you will get acquainted with the college and its environment. Many students face this problem in 1st year in all engineering and medical colleges. Discard the idea of appearing in JEE with a fresh mind, focus on your CSE branch, and try to excel in it for the coming 4 years. The sky is the limit. There is evidence, that the students touched the sky under the very very worst conditions. Focus on your college and syllabus. Best of luck for your upcoming future.

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Sir as I previously take your view about my situation...sir you tell that in love understanding between partner is important.but sir my partner doesn't want to talk with me.I just never think that he will give up so easily.
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Hi Mr. Ramalingam, Can I check New Asset class (Specialized Investment Fund SIF) for 10 lakhs investment for my kids education(Right now 4months old). Thank you for your response.
Ans: Investing Rs 10 lakhs for your child’s education is a thoughtful decision.

Your child is 4 months old, so you have a long investment horizon.

Currently, SIF is not yet launched or operational.

Equity Mutual Funds: A Reliable Option
Equity mutual funds are proven for long-term goals like education.

They offer inflation-beating growth over a 15-18 year period.

Start investing now to benefit from compounding.

Choose funds with a consistent track record.

Wait and Observe SIF Performance
SIF is a new asset class and lacks a performance track record.

It’s wise to wait for its launch and review its stability.

Assess the fund's returns, risk profile, and management quality.

Investing in an untested asset could increase risks unnecessarily.

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Begin with equity mutual funds for your child’s education fund.

Monitor SIF's launch and performance over the next few years.

Decide on SIF only after it demonstrates a solid track record.

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