Hello sir, I am 41 years old and recently started to invest in mutual funds as below (Horizon is more than 10 years): Kotak small cap fund 3000 Rs/PM UTI nifty 50 index fund 10000 Rs/PM Parag Parikh Flexi cap fund 5000 Rs/PM I am planning to create a retirement corpus of 4 to 5 crores. Please let me know if any changes to be made and will I be able to achieve it.

Ans: For ELSS Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver Fund Regular Growth is a better option available 

For Large & Mid Cap Kotak is fine and Uti Equity Fund-growth Plan-growth OR Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund- Regular Plan Growth can be considered instead of Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund – Gr

With 60,000 Monthly SIP, Required corpus for the Kid's Education can built in 8 years / 2026

For Retirement also the required corpus can be built with these monthly SIP by 2035 

Investment of this retirement corpus in 2035 in three Debt and 1 Hybrid Balanced with a SWP 1,70,000 / PM will provide perpetually adjusted for inflation than for nearly 20 years post retirement.

Ans: Hi Mr Abhijit , glad to see you are doing investments in good funds but my suggestion kindly avoid too many funds.

all your funds are good and it makes sense that you allocate your 35 lacs in current portfolio by way of systematic transfer.

for 35 lacs you can divide it in 1. Canara Robeco Blue chip equity fund
2. Canara robeco small cap fund.
3. ICICI Prudential bluechip fund.
4. Kotak emerging equity fund

but remember small and mid caps will deliver best reyruns in long term - for 5 to 6 years time frame you can invest but should have patience to see gains later.

Ans: I have no idea about your risk profile or what have you accumulated so far. In giving my reply, I am assuming the following:-
1. You are open to full equity investing which is actually the rightful way to go about for such long-term targets
2. Equity will give an overall 12% returns CAGR (Comp0unded Annual Growth Rate)
3. PPF will give an average 6% yearly returns.
4. Assuming that you have zero accumulation so far as you have not given anything in your data
5. You will continue the same regular investments without any increase or decrease and not take out any money from these investments.

You are likely to accumulate about Rs 16.5 Crores by the age of 60 years.
If you wish to accumulate Rs 30 Crores in the given timeframe, you would have to make an investment of Rs 1.8 Lakhs a month. If you cannot contribute this much, a good way of course would be to keep increasing your monthly contributions as your monthly income increases at say 7-10% per year.

By the way, my name is Col Sanjeev Govila and not Ulhas!

Ans: You are 56 years old and plan to retire by 65. You aim for a retirement corpus of Rs. 5 crores. Your monthly earnings from your job are Rs. 1 lakh. You have investments in real estate but no exposure to mutual funds or SIPs. Let’s create a strategy to achieve your goal.

Building Your Retirement Corpus
Assessing Your Current Situation
Age: 56 years
Retirement Age: 65 years
Current Monthly Earnings: Rs. 1 lakh
Goal: Rs. 5 crores by 65 years
Creating an Investment Plan
Emergency Fund
Set Aside Funds: Keep an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.
Recommended Amount: At least 6 months of expenses in a savings account or liquid fund.
Purpose: Provides financial stability in case of emergencies.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
Start SIPs: Invest monthly in diversified mutual funds.
Monthly Contribution: Allocate a portion of your monthly income towards SIPs.
Benefit: Helps in disciplined investing and rupee cost averaging.
Diversified Portfolio
Mix of Funds: Invest in a mix of equity and debt funds.
Actively Managed Funds: Choose funds managed by experienced professionals.
Growth Potential: Equities offer higher returns over the long term, while debt funds provide stability.
Lump Sum Investments
Initial Investment: Use part of your savings for a lump sum investment.
Diversification: Split the lump sum across various funds to reduce risk.
Insurance Coverage
Health Insurance
Ensure Adequate Coverage: Have a health insurance policy covering major medical expenses.
Premium Allocation: Budget a portion of your income for health insurance premiums.
Life Insurance
Term Insurance: Secure a term plan to cover your family's financial needs.
Premium Budget: Set aside funds for life insurance premiums.
Regular Review and Adjustment
Quarterly Reviews
Performance Monitoring: Review the performance of your investments quarterly.
Necessary Adjustments: Make changes to stay aligned with your financial goals.
Annual Rebalancing
Portfolio Rebalancing: Adjust the allocation between equity and debt to maintain the desired risk level.
Goal Alignment: Ensure your investments align with your financial objectives.
Avoiding Real Estate Investments
Limited Liquidity
Issue: Real estate investments can be illiquid and hard to convert into cash quickly.
Solution: Focus on more liquid investments like mutual funds and SIPs.
Benefits of Regular Funds through a CFP
Expert Guidance
Tailored Strategies: Get investment strategies customized to your needs.
Continuous Monitoring: Regular assessment and adjustment of your portfolio.
Disadvantages of Index Funds
Lower Flexibility
Lack of Active Management: Index funds are passively managed and may not outperform the market.
Benefit of Active Funds: Actively managed funds have the potential for higher returns due to professional management.
Final Insights
To achieve your retirement goal of Rs. 5 crores by age 65:

Start SIPs: Invest a portion of your monthly income in diversified mutual funds.
Maintain Insurance: Ensure you have adequate health and life insurance.
Review Regularly: Monitor and adjust your investments periodically.
Seek Expert Advice: Consult a Certified Financial Planner for tailored guidance.
By following this strategy, you can build a substantial retirement corpus.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner

www.holisticinvestment.in