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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Jun 06, 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
Diviya Question by Diviya on May 31, 2024Hindi
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Hello Sir, I am 36 years old and looking at a corpus of around 50 lakhs in 5-8 years. I am very new to Mutual Funds investing honestly. I have invested in Aditya Birla PSU Equity fund Direct Growth - 1,50,000 this very month and ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct Plan - One time 1,00,000 and an SIP of 15,000 per month in Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth. I’m looking at investing another 3,50,000 readily plus another SIP of 15,000 a month. Can you please advise how to go about it. Thank you so much Sir. Divya

Ans: Planning Your Mutual Fund Investment Strategy

Congratulations on your proactive approach to investing! With a goal of Rs 50 lakhs in 5-8 years, and considering your existing investments, let's develop a comprehensive plan. You've already started with some mutual funds, and you’re looking to invest an additional Rs 3.5 lakhs and continue monthly SIPs of Rs 15,000. Here’s how you can optimize your investment strategy.

Understanding Your Investment Horizon and Risk Appetite

Your target of Rs 50 lakhs in 5-8 years is achievable with a disciplined approach. Given this medium-term horizon, a balanced portfolio with a mix of equity and debt funds can help manage risk while aiming for good returns.

Reviewing Your Current Investments

You’ve invested in:

Aditya Birla PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth: Rs 1.5 lakhs
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct Plan: Rs 1 lakh
Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth: SIP of Rs 15,000 per month
Investment in Direct Funds

Direct funds often have lower expense ratios, but they require more monitoring. Since you are new to mutual funds, investing through a Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD) with Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credentials can offer professional advice and active management.

Evaluating the Current Portfolio

PSU Equity Fund: Focuses on public sector undertakings. While potentially rewarding, it can be sector-specific and volatile.
Bharat 22 FOF: A fund of funds investing in Bharat 22 ETF. It's diversified but closely tied to the performance of selected public sector enterprises.
Small Cap Fund: High growth potential but with higher volatility. Suitable for long-term investment but requires risk tolerance.
Diversifying Your Portfolio

A diversified portfolio balances risk and reward. Here are some suggestions:

1. Large Cap Funds

Large cap funds invest in well-established companies. They offer stability and steady returns. Allocate a portion of your Rs 3.5 lakhs here for a balanced approach.

2. Multi Cap Funds

Multi cap funds invest across market capitalizations (large, mid, and small caps). They offer diversification within a single fund, reducing risk while providing growth opportunities.

3. Balanced or Hybrid Funds

Balanced or hybrid funds invest in both equities and debt. They provide growth potential with the stability of fixed-income investments. This can be a good option for conservative investors looking for balanced risk and reward.

4. Debt Funds

Debt funds invest in bonds and other fixed-income securities. They offer lower risk and stable returns. Allocating a portion to debt funds can stabilize your portfolio, especially for short-term goals.

Proposed Allocation of Additional Rs 3.5 Lakhs

Large Cap Fund: Rs 1 lakh
Multi Cap Fund: Rs 1 lakh
Balanced/Hybrid Fund: Rs 1 lakh
Debt Fund: Rs 50,000
Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs)

Continue with your existing SIP of Rs 15,000 in Tata Small Cap Fund. Start another SIP of Rs 15,000 as follows:

Large Cap Fund: Rs 5,000 per month
Multi Cap Fund: Rs 5,000 per month
Balanced/Hybrid Fund: Rs 5,000 per month
Why Choose Regular Funds through MFD with CFP

Professional Guidance: CFPs offer personalized advice tailored to your financial goals and risk appetite.
Active Management: Regular funds managed by professionals can adapt to market changes, potentially outperforming passive funds.
Peace of Mind: Regular monitoring and adjustments by professionals ensure your investments align with your goals.
Calculating Expected Returns

Assuming an average annual return of 10-12% from equity funds and 7-8% from debt funds, let's estimate the future value of your investments.

Lump Sum Investments

Rs 3.5 lakhs in diversified funds with an average return of 10% over 5-8 years

Using the compound interest formula:

FV = P (1 + r/n)^(nt)

For simplicity, let's assume annual compounding.

After 5 years:

FV = 3,50,000 (1 + 0.10)^5 ≈ Rs 5.64 lakhs

After 8 years:

FV = 3,50,000 (1 + 0.10)^8 ≈ Rs 7.51 lakhs

SIP Investments

Rs 30,000 per month (Rs 15,000 existing + Rs 15,000 new) with an average return of 10% over 5-8 years

Total Estimated Corpus

Combining lump sum and SIP investments:

After 5 years: Rs 5.64 lakhs (lump sum) + Rs 23.23 lakhs (SIP) ≈ Rs 28.87 lakhs
After 8 years: Rs 7.51 lakhs (lump sum) + Rs 45.82 lakhs (SIP) ≈ Rs 53.33 lakhs
You are likely to achieve your goal of Rs 50 lakhs within 8 years, possibly even sooner.

Regular Monitoring and Adjustments

Regularly review your portfolio's performance. Adjust your SIPs and allocations based on market conditions and personal financial changes. A CFP can help with these adjustments.

Conclusion

Your goal of Rs 50 lakhs in 5-8 years is achievable with a well-diversified investment strategy. By reallocating your lump sum and SIP investments into large cap, multi cap, balanced/hybrid, and debt funds, you balance growth potential and risk. Investing through a Mutual Fund Distributor with CFP credentials offers professional guidance and peace of mind. Regular monitoring and adjustments will ensure you stay on track to meet your financial goals.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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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