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Head, Rank MF - Answered on Nov 20, 2019

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Rajesh Question by Rajesh on Nov 20, 2019Hindi
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We have following mutual fund since last one year. Kindly advise should I sale at current NAV. 

MF NAME 31-10-2019
SUNDARAM SMALL CAP FUND REGULAR GROWTH 77.86
SUNDARAM SELECT FOCUS REGULAR PLAN GROWTH 188.64
SUNDARAM FINANCIAL SERVICES OPPOR FUND REGULAR PLAN GROWTH 45.19
SUNDARAM INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANTAGE FUND REGULAR GROWTH 30.95
SUNDARAM RURAL AND CONSUMPTION FUND REGULAR GROWTH 41.83
SUNDARAM SHORT TERM CREDIT RISK FUND REGULAR GROWTH 24.79

Ans:
Name of the Fund Category RankMF Star Rating
SUNDARAM SMALL CAP FUND REGULAR GROWTH Equity - Small cap Fund 2
SUNDARAM SELECT FOCUS REGULAR PLAN GROWTH Equity - Focused Fund 4
SUNDARAM FINANCIAL SERVICES OPPOR FUND REGULAR PLAN GROWTH Equity - Sectoral Fund - Banks & Financial Services 3
SUNDARAM INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANTAGE FUND REGULAR GROWTH Equity - Sectoral Fund - Infrastructure 2
SUNDARAM RURAL AND CONSUMPTION FUND REGULAR GROWTH Equity - Thematic Fund - Other 4
SUNDARAM SHORT TERM CREDIT RISK FUND REGULAR GROWTH Debt - Credit Risk Fund 2

4-star rated funds can be continued. Sectoral funds and credit risk funds to be avoided at present and these can be considered:

Small cap: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are Kotak Small Cap and Axis Small Cap

Multicap: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are UTI Equity Fund, Axis Multicap and Motilal Oswal Multicap 35

Focused: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are Axis Focused 25 and Motilal Oswal Focused 25

Midcap: Suitable options considering quality and value for money at present levels are DSP Midcap and Axis Midcap

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Dear Sir, I have following mutual funds: Please comment whether I shall sell or retain. ABSL Equity fund growth HDFC Equity fund growth ICICI Pru Nifly Index Growth ICICI Pru Infrastructure Growth SBI Focused Equity Fund Growth    UTI Master Share UTI MNC Fund Magnum Taxgain Sundaram Infrastructure ABSLMidcap Growth Name of the Fund Name of the Fund RankMF Star Rating ABSL Equity fund growth Equity - Multi Cap Fund 4 HDFC Equity fund growth Equity - Multi Cap Fund 4 ICICI PruNifly Index Growth Index Funds - Nifty 4 ICICI Pru Infrastructure Growth Equity - Sectoral Fund - Infrastructure 2 SBI Focused Equity Fund Growth Equity - Focused Fund 4 UTI Master Share Equity - Large Cap Fund 5 UTI MNC Fund Equity - Thematic Fund - MNC 3 Magnum Taxgain Equity - ELSS 3 Sundaram Infrastructure Equity - Sectoral Fund - Infrastructure 2 ABSLMidcap Growth Equity - Mid Cap Fund 2
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I understand that you have invested in multiple mutual funds and are seeking advice on whether to hold or change your investments. As a financial advisor, I would like to offer you some guidance on this matter. Please note that my suggestions are based on general principles and not specific to your financial goals or risk tolerance.

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