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Financial Planner, MF and Insurance Expert - Answered on Sep 10, 2025

Reetika Sharma is a certified financial planner and CEO of F-Secure Solutions.
She advises clients about investments, insurance, tax and estate planning and manages high net-worth individual’s portfolios.
Reetika has an MBA in finance from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) and an engineer degree from NIT, Jalandhar.
She also holds certifications from the Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB), Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).... more
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 08, 2025Hindi
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I m investing in mutual fund through SIP 22000/- PM . ICICI large cap 6000.Parag parikh flexi cap 5000. Parag ELSS fund 2000. HDFCNifty midcap150 index fund 3000. Tata balance advantage fund 2000.Axis multi cap fund 2000. Pl suggest my portfolio is correct or change any thing

Ans: Hi,

It is very commendable that you are investing in a variety of funds with such a good amount. However I can see overlapping in some funds. Hence this portfolio needs amendments.

Kindly consult a Certified Financial Planner / Consultant who can guide you for complete planning.
Also make sure to have sufficient emergency fund and insurance with you.

Best Regards,
Reetika Sharma, Certified Financial Planner
https://www.instagram.com/cfpreetika
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Risk Profile: Assess the risk profile of each fund based on factors such as volatility, standard deviation, and downside capture ratio. Ensure that the risk level aligns with your risk tolerance and investment horizon.

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Addressing Fund Selection and Allocation
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