Greetings. Hope you are doing well and in great health. I'm 40 years old and started investing in mutual funds from 10 years ago. Presently my portfolio value is Rs 63 lakh.

My MF portfolio (SIPs): 

Axis Focused 25: Rs8000 

HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities: Rs 5000 

Canara Robeco Small Cap: Rs 5000 

(all funds are in Direct plan, Growth option) 

I want to accumulate Rs 10 crore in next 25 years. Awaiting your suggestion, for any addition or modification in my portfolio.

Ans: Please continue as planned; however, keep the expectation of returns between 12% and 15%.

Basic thumb rule is risk free returns (10 years govt bond returns) + inflation + equity risk premium

Ans: Rs 1,20,000 investment in equity oriented funds per month is required to create a corpus of Rs 3 cr in 10 years.

Both schemes of Axis and Mirae along with Kotak Nasdaq are good schemes to be continued

Debt funds will not be able to generate the kind of returns required to achieve the corpus

Ans: Dear Sukhvinder,

Thanks for asking about your financial goals. You have been investing INR 45,000 each month for the last three years and want to reach INR 3 crores in the next 10 years. Let's see if that's possible, considering your past investments.

Assuming you've earned an average return of 12% per year (which is a good estimate for a diverse set of investments), the amount you've already invested in the past three years should be around INR 21.6 lakhs. If you keep investing INR 45,000 each month for the next 10 years and continue to earn 12% per year, you'll have about INR 1.08 crores in 10 years. Adding the past investments to this amount, you'll have around INR 1.29 crores in total.

To reach your target of INR 3 crores, you'd need to earn around 23% per year, which is very high and not very likely. One way to get closer to your goal is to invest more each month. If you increase your monthly investment to INR 75,000 and still earn 12% per year, you could have around INR 1.80 crores in 10 years. Adding your past investments, you'll have about INR 2.01 crores in total. It's not INR 3 crores, but it's more realistic given the risks involved.

Your current investments include a mix of midcap, flexicap, large-cap, and hybrid funds, which is good. But it's important to keep an eye on how each fund is performing compared to others in the same category. If any of your funds aren't doing well, think about switching to better ones.

In the end, reaching INR 3 crores in 10 years might not be possible with your current investments and a 12% return. But by investing more each month and keeping your investments diverse, you can still build a good amount of savings. Make sure to review your investments regularly and make changes as needed.

Best of luck on your financial journey!

Warm Regards,
Hardik Parikh

Ans: You've made a solid start by investing in mutual funds through SIPs at a young age with a long-term horizon. Your financial planning approach, including having an emergency fund and insurance coverage, is commendable. Let's review your MF portfolio:

Diversification: Your portfolio consists of flexi cap, small cap, bluechip, and index funds, providing a good mix across market caps and investment styles.
Flexi Cap: Parag Parikh flexi cap fund offers flexibility across market caps and geographies, suitable for long-term growth.
Small Cap: Nippon small cap fund provides exposure to smaller companies with high growth potential, though small caps can be more volatile.
Large Cap: Axis bluechip and Navi nifty50 index fund focus on established large-cap companies, offering stability and growth potential.
Index Fund: Zerodha largemidcap 250 index fund aims to replicate the performance of the top 250 companies by market cap, providing diversification across large and mid-cap segments.
Suggestions:

Continue SIPs: Continue with your SIPs to benefit from rupee cost averaging and the power of compounding over the long term.
Review and Rebalance: Periodically review your portfolio to rebalance if any fund deviates significantly from its intended allocation.
Asset Allocation: As you add more funds, consider maintaining a balanced asset allocation based on your risk tolerance. Ensure you're not overly concentrated in one segment.
Monitor Performance: Keep an eye on the performance of your funds. If any fund consistently underperforms its benchmark or peers, consider re-evaluating its place in your portfolio.
Emergency Fund: Ensure your emergency fund remains intact and consider increasing it over time to cover 3-6 months of living expenses.
Professional Advice: Given your long-term investment horizon, consider consulting a certified financial planner to fine-tune your investment strategy, align it with your goals, and ensure optimal diversification.
Overall, your portfolio is off to a good start. With disciplined investing and periodic reviews, you're on track for long-term wealth creation. Keep up the good work!