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Deepak Question by Deepak on Jan 30, 2020Hindi
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I have a lump sum investment in in following MUTUAL FUNDS. Please advice whether i should exit or remain invested

  • ABSL Frontline equity fund - Direct –Growth
  • Franklin India Equity Fund - Direct- Growth
  • HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund-Direct –Growth
  • HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund -Regular- Growth
  • ICICI Pru Balanced Advantage fund- regular-Growth
  • ICICI Pru value discovery Fund- Regular-Growth
  • SBI Bluechip Fund-Direct – Growth
Name of the Fund Category RankMF Star Rating
Deepak Suri    
ABSL Frontline equity fund - Direct –Growth Equity - Large Cap Fund 4
Franklin India Equity Fund- Direct- Growth Equity - Multi Cap Fund 3
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund-Direct –Growth Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund 5
HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund -Regular- Growth Equity - Value Fund 3
ICICI Pru Balanced Advantage fund- regular-Growth Hybrid - Balanced Advantage 5
ICICI Pru value discovery Fund- Regular-Growth Equity - Value Fund 3
SBI Bluechip Fund-Direct- Growth Equity - Large Cap Fund 3

Ans: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:

Equity - Value Fund:

  • Tata Equity P/E Fund (Growth Option)
  • UTI Value Opportunities Fund- Growth Option
  • L&T India Value Fund Growth Option

Equity Multi Cap:

  • Motilal Oswal Multi Cap 35 – Growth
  • UTI Equity Fund – Growth
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I am 48. Sir I have SIP in the following funds. Please let me know if I should continue or need to do any change in my investment. 1) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE FRONTLINE EQUITY FUND-GROWTH Rs.1000 13.06.2016 (date) 2) DSP MID CAP FUND--GROWTH Rs.3000 12.06.2017 3) HDFC MID CAP OPPORTUNITIES FUND-GROWTH Rs.2000 20.12.2016 4) ICICI PRUDENTIAL VALUE DISCOVERY FUND-GROWTH Rs.1000 14.06.2016 5) MIRAE ASSET EMERGING BLUECHIP FUND-GROWTH Rs.1000 14.06.2016 6) MIRAE ASSET TAX SAVER FUND-GROWTH Rs.2000 19.12.2016 7) HDFC CHILDRENS GIFT FUND-GROWTH Rs.1000 13.06.2016 8) AXIS FLEXI CAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.3000 02.06.2021 9) MIRAE ASSET HYBRID-EQUITY FUND-GROWTH Rs.1500 02.06.2021 10) MIRAE ASSET MIDCAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.3000 05.07.2021 11) NIPPON INDIA SMALL CAP FUND -GROWTH Rs.1000 26.12.2017 Sir I have invested lump sum amount in the following funds. Please suggest whether to continue or exit. 1) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE BANKING AND FINANCIAL Rs.50,000 22.08.2016 (date) Rs.79,647 (present value) SERVICES FUND-GROWTH 2) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE FRONTLINE EQUITY Rs.50,000 22.08.2016 Rs.87,455 FUND-GROWTH 3) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE SMALL CAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.100,000 29.06.2017 Rs.132,490 4) HDFC HYBRID EQUITY FUND-GROWTH Rs.120,273 01.06.2018 Rs.178,746 5) ICICI PRUDENTIAL BLUECHIP FUND-RETAIL-GROWTH Rs.20,042 22.02.2018 Rs.31,422 6) L&T INDIA VALUE FUND-GROWTH Rs.25,000 22.08.2016 Rs.48,505 7) L&T INDIA VALUE FUND-GROWTH Rs.150,000 17.04.2017 Rs.245,565 8) MIRAE ASSET TAX SAVER FUND-GROWTH Rs.25,000 22.08.2016 Rs.61,878 9) MIRAE ASSET TAX SAVER FUND-GROWTH Rs.105,000 28.04.2017 Rs.216,372 10) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE PURE VALUE FUND-GROWTH Rs.50,000 06.11.2018 Rs.65,281 11) ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE TAX RELIEF 96-GROWTH Rs.100,000 06.11.2018 Rs.128,895 12) L&T EMERGING BUSINESS FUND-GROWTH Rs.100,000 13.12.2017 Rs.155,097 13) MIRAE ASSET BANKING & FINANCIAL Rs.264,987 16.12.2020(STP) Rs.273,346 SERVICES FUND-GROWTH 14) MIRAE ASSET BANKING & FINANCIAL Rs.50,000 23.11.2021 Rs.44,129 SERVICES FUND-GROWTH 15) MIRAE ASSET GREAT CONSUMER FUND-GROWTH Rs.180,000 13.12.2017 Rs.284,600 16) MIRAE HEALTHCARE FUND-GROWTH Rs.200,000 09.11.2018 Rs.401,429 17) MIRAE ASSET MIDCAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.235,462 9.12.2020(STP) Rs.280,601 18) NIPPON INDIA SMALL CAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.100,000 12.12.2017 Rs.178,693 19) TATA FLEXI CAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.100,000 09.11.2018 Rs.149,127 20) TATA INDIA CONSUMER FUND-PLAN A-GROWTH Rs.100,000 09.11.2018 Rs.141,382 21) UTI SMALL CAP FUND-GROWTH Rs.100,523 22.12.2020(STP) Rs.137,025
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Current Situation:

• Investment: Rs 50,000 monthly in equity mutual funds
• Tenure: 5 years
• Goal: Rs 2 crore for daughter's education and retirement
• Time Horizon: Assuming retirement in 20 years (when your daughter is 35)

Analysis:

• Accumulated Amount: Considering an average annual return of 12% (which is reasonable for equity funds over a long term), you would have accumulated approximately Rs 58.5 lakhs after 5 years.
• Gap to Goal: To reach Rs 2 crore in 15 years (remaining till retirement), you'd need an annual return of around 15%, which is achievable but might involve some volatility.

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• Increase Investment: To bridge the gap and account for potential market fluctuations, consider increasing your monthly investment by 15-20% to Rs 60,000-65,000.
• Review Portfolio: Ensure your equity fund portfolio is well-diversified across different sectors and market caps. This helps mitigate risk and capture potential growth opportunities.
• Consider Debt Funds: As your retirement nears, gradually allocate a portion of your investments (around 20-30%) to debt funds or hybrid funds. This provides some stability and reduces overall risk.
• Emergency Fund: Maintain an emergency fund of 3-6 months of your expenses in a liquid savings account or short-term debt funds to cover unexpected expenses.
• Regular Review: Review your portfolio periodically (at least annually) to assess its performance against your goals and make necessary adjustments.
• Remember: Investing in equity funds involves market risk, and returns are not guaranteed. It's essential to stay disciplined, invest for the long term, and consult with a financial advisor if needed.

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