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Should I Invest in These 6 Mutual Funds for the Long Term - A 24-Year-Old's Plan

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Jul 29, 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
Soman Question by Soman on Jul 21, 2024Hindi
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Hello Sir, I started investing in Mutual funds monthly. -> HDFC Infrastructure Fund (?4,000), SBI PSU Fund (?12,000), HDFC Defence Fund (?10,000), HDFC Small Cap Fund (?5,000), Quant Small Cap Fund (?10,000), Nippon India Growth Fund (?4,000). In total 45k monthly. Does it seem good assuming I have to do this in long term. Also, how much can I expect after 10 years considering there is a 10% increment per annum? Thank you sir..

Ans: Current Investment Portfolio
Monthly SIP Investments

HDFC Infrastructure Fund: Rs 4,000
SBI PSU Fund: Rs 12,000
HDFC Defence Fund: Rs 10,000
HDFC Small Cap Fund: Rs 5,000
Quant Small Cap Fund: Rs 10,000
Nippon India Growth Fund: Rs 4,000
Total Monthly Investment: Rs 45,000
Evaluating Your Investment Choices
Sector-Specific Funds

Investing in sector-specific funds like Infrastructure, PSU, and Defence.
These funds are subject to sectoral performance and can be volatile.
Small Cap Funds

Small Cap Funds have high growth potential but come with high risk.
Diversification within this category is good but ensure you are comfortable with the risk.
Growth Fund

Growth funds focus on companies with high potential for growth.
They offer balanced risk and reward.
Analytical Insights
High Concentration Risk

High allocation in sector-specific and small-cap funds increases risk.
Diversifying across different sectors can reduce this risk.
Potential for High Returns

Sector-specific funds can give high returns if the sector performs well.
Small-cap funds can significantly grow if the market conditions are favorable.
Assessing Long-Term Growth
Expected Returns

Assuming an average return of 12-15% per annum.
With a 10% annual increment in investments.
Projected Growth

Regular investments and increments can compound significantly.
In 10 years, your investment can grow considerably.
Recommendations for a Balanced Portfolio
Diversification

Include large-cap and multi-cap funds for stability.
Diversify across different sectors to mitigate risk.
Professional Management

Consider consulting a Certified Financial Planner.
They can guide you in balancing your portfolio.
Rebalancing

Regularly review and rebalance your portfolio.
Adjust based on market conditions and personal goals.
Disadvantages of Sector-Specific Funds
Concentration Risk

Sector funds depend on the performance of a single sector.
If the sector underperforms, your returns can be negatively impacted.
Volatility

Sectors can be highly volatile.
Broader funds offer better risk management.
Benefits of Actively Managed Funds
Professional Expertise

Actively managed funds have expert fund managers.
They make informed decisions to maximize returns.
Flexibility

Fund managers can adjust the portfolio based on market changes.
This can potentially lead to higher returns compared to index funds.
Final Insights
Your current portfolio shows a high-risk, high-reward strategy with significant allocations in sector-specific and small-cap funds. While this can yield high returns, it also carries higher volatility and concentration risk. Diversifying your portfolio by including large-cap and multi-cap funds can provide stability and balanced growth. Regularly reviewing and rebalancing your investments, and consulting a Certified Financial Planner, will help in optimizing your portfolio for long-term success.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner

www.holisticinvestment.in
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