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Ramalingam Kalirajan |7322 Answers |Ask -Follow

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 08, 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

Question by dheeraj on Apr 14, 2024Hindi

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want to invest 10 lacs lumpsum for 10-15 yrs pl suggest 2 MFs high to moderate risk

Ans: ere are a few considerations for your lump sum investment in mutual funds with a moderate to high-risk profile for a 10 to 15-year horizon:
1. Large & Mid Cap Funds: These funds invest in a mix of large-cap and mid-cap stocks, offering growth potential while maintaining a certain level of stability.
2. Multi-Cap Funds: These funds have the flexibility to invest across market capitalizations, including large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. They provide diversification and the potential for higher returns.
Benefits of Actively Managed Funds:
1. Potential for Alpha Generation: Actively managed funds are run by professional fund managers who aim to generate alpha, or returns that exceed the benchmark index. Through in-depth research, market analysis, and active decision-making, fund managers seek to identify undervalued securities and capitalize on market inefficiencies to enhance returns.
2. Dynamic Portfolio Management: Actively managed funds have the flexibility to deviate from the benchmark index and capitalize on investment opportunities across different market conditions. Fund managers can adjust the portfolio allocation, sector exposure, and stock selection based on their market outlook and investment objectives, potentially optimizing returns and managing risk more effectively.
3. Tailored Investment Approach: Actively managed funds offer a personalized investment approach tailored to specific investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Fund managers can incorporate qualitative factors, fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic trends into their investment decisions, providing investors with a diversified and actively managed portfolio designed to achieve their financial goals.
By considering the drawbacks of index funds and highlighting the benefits of actively managed funds, you can make informed investment decisions aligned with your retirement objectives and risk appetite.
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Certified 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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Assuming your expenses at retirement will reduce so you may need 75% of this income to cover your expenses at that time therefore you may need a monthly income of 9.2 L.

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Your investments will grow as follows,

1. PPF: 1.5 L per person per year for 35 years will grow into a corpus of around 4.32 Cr. (6.9% return assumed)

2. LIC: policy maturity proceeds will provide 2 Cr at age 60.

3. NPS: 1 L per person per year may grow into a sum of 2.5 Cr at 60.(8% return considered)

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5. FD of 36 L will grow into a sum of 2.1 Cr if held till 60. (6.5% return assumed)

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7. Inherited funds if held in FD till the age of 60 may yield a corpus of 9.9 Cr.
(6.5% return considered)

8. EPF is expected to grow into a sum of around 1.8 Cr at the age of 60.(7% return considered)

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Hi, I am 31. My Current salary is 16 LPA. I wanted to retire with 1 cr at 50 years. I don't have kids for now. Can you please help me.

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Railway se nikal diya gya hu kya mujhe mere nps ka paisa milega

Ans: Hello;

If your age is below 60 and you want to exit NPS then you will get only 20% of your corpus while rest 80% you will compulsorily have to buy an annuity.

If your corpus is 2.5 L or less then you can withdraw entire amount lumpsum.

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Question by DINESH - Dec 22, 2024Hindi

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Meri family ki income 80 lakhs hai yearly aur 40 lakhs expense hai aur age meri 48 hai capital family ki 4 cr hai to unko kaise manage aur kaha invest kare

Ans: Current Financial Snapshot
Annual Income: Rs 80 lakhs
Annual Expenses: Rs 40 lakhs
Capital Available: Rs 4 crores
Age: 48 years
Your income and existing capital provide a strong foundation. With proper planning, you can secure your financial future and achieve your goals.

Key Financial Goals
Retirement Planning: Build a corpus to sustain your post-retirement lifestyle.
Wealth Growth: Invest capital for inflation-beating returns.
Risk Management: Ensure adequate insurance coverage for family security.
Tax Efficiency: Optimise investments to reduce tax liabilities.
Suggested Investment Allocation
1. Emergency Fund
Maintain 6-12 months of expenses (Rs 20-40 lakhs) in liquid funds or a high-interest savings account.
This ensures liquidity for any unforeseen circumstances.
2. Equity Mutual Funds
Allocate 50-60% of your capital (around Rs 2-2.4 crores) to equity mutual funds.
Use diversified funds like large-cap, flexi-cap, and mid-cap funds for growth.
Avoid index funds due to lack of flexibility and active management.
Invest monthly through systematic investment plans (SIPs) for disciplined investing.
3. Debt Investments
Invest 20-25% of your capital (Rs 80 lakhs-1 crore) in debt mutual funds or fixed-income instruments.
Choose funds with low risk to ensure stability and predictable returns.
These funds act as a safety net during market downturns.
4. Children’s Education or Marriage
Allocate funds for long-term goals like education or marriage.
Invest in balanced advantage funds or equity mutual funds for higher returns.
5. Retirement Planning
At 48, focus on building a retirement corpus.
Allocate 20% of your capital (Rs 80 lakhs) to retirement-specific investments.
Use a mix of equity and debt for growth and safety.
Risk Management
Life Insurance
Ensure you have a term insurance cover of at least Rs 2-3 crore.
This protects your family’s financial future in your absence.
Health Insurance
Take a family floater health insurance plan of Rs 25-30 lakh.
Include critical illness coverage to address rising healthcare costs.
Tax Efficiency
Maximise Section 80C benefits by investing in ELSS mutual funds or PPF.
Use NPS for additional tax deductions under Section 80CCD.
Invest in tax-efficient instruments to reduce liabilities.
Regular Monitoring
Review your investments every six months with a Certified Financial Planner.
Rebalance your portfolio to align with market trends and life changes.
Final Insights
You have a strong financial base with high income and significant capital.

With disciplined investing, risk management, and tax efficiency, you can grow your wealth and achieve your goals.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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