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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 18, 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
Asked by Anonymous - Apr 13, 2024Hindi
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Nippon small cap 2k Quant small cap 1k Tata small cap 1k Sbi small cap 2k Quant mid cap 3k Sbi magnam mid cap 2k Sbi contra fund 3k Parag Parikh flexi cap 2k 23 years sip plan h Koi change krna hoga in portfolio me

Ans: Let's analyze your current SIP portfolio and suggest potential improvements:

Current Portfolio Breakdown:

Small-Cap Focus: A significant portion (?8,000) is allocated to small-cap funds. While they offer higher growth potential, they also come with higher risk.

Multiple Mid-Cap Funds: Having two mid-cap funds (Quant Mid-cap and SBI Magnum Mid-cap) might have some overlap in holdings.

Actively Managed Funds: All your chosen funds are actively managed, which means experienced fund managers pick stocks. Actively managed funds come with higher fees compared to passively managed funds.

Potential Areas for Improvement:

Diversification: Consider adding a large-cap fund for stability and to balance your overall risk profile.

Reduce Overlap: Consolidate your mid-cap allocation by potentially choosing just one well-diversified mid-cap fund.

Review Actively Managed vs. Passively Managed: Research both actively managed and passively managed funds (like index funds) to understand their fee structures and risk-return profiles.

Here's a Suggestion (but consult a CFP for a personalized plan):

Large-Cap (20%): Invest in a diversified large-cap fund for stability.

Mid-Cap (20%): Choose one well-diversified mid-cap fund.

Small-Cap (30%): Reduce your small-cap allocation slightly to manage risk.

Flexi-Cap (30%): Consider a Flexi-cap fund that invests across market capitalizations, offering flexibility and diversification.

Remember:

Risk Tolerance: This is just a suggestion. Adjust the allocation based on your risk tolerance and investment goals.

Professional Guidance: A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can analyze your risk profile, financial goals, and existing investments to create a personalized SIP plan.

By potentially diversifying and considering both actively managed and passively managed options, you can work towards a well-rounded portfolio!

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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Scheme Name SIP AMOUNT CURRENT VALUE Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund (G) 2500 88900 Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Growth SIP STOP 321800 Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth 1500 11200 Groww Nifty 500 Momentum 50 ETF FOF - Direct Plan - Growth 500 1000 Groww Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth 1000 2200 HDFC Business Cycle Fund - Regular Plan (G) 1000 36500 HDFC Manufacturing Fund - Regular Plan - Growth SIP STOP 15900 ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth 2000 20900 Kotak Emerging Equity Scheme - Regular Plan (G) 2000 82000 Kotak Tax Saver - Regular Plan (G) SIP STOP 26300 Mirae Asset Large & Midcap Fund - Growth 2500 73300 Motilal Oswal Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan (G) 3000 12700 Motilal Oswal Large and Midcap Fund - Regular Plan (G) 4000 4400 Nippon India Small Cap Fund (G) 2000 66400 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan (G) 2000 6200 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan (G) 5000 5100 WhiteOak Capital Mid Cap Fund - Regular Plan - (G) 1000 16000 total sip 30000/- pm , and total current value is 790000/- , plz see my portfolio and suggest me that its need any change or its ok, i want 2CR in 15 years
Ans: You have shown a disciplined approach. A monthly SIP of Rs. 30,000 is a strong commitment. Your target of Rs. 2 Crore in 15 years is practical. But the way your current portfolio is built needs review. Let's understand your investments with clarity.

Overall Portfolio Structure Review

You are investing in too many schemes at once.

Diversification is good. But over-diversification leads to average returns.

A focused portfolio gives more clarity and better long-term growth.

Some schemes are overlapping in investment style. That reduces uniqueness.

Too many funds make portfolio hard to track and manage.

Over 15 mutual fund schemes is too much for Rs. 30,000 SIP.

You are using both direct and regular plans. That’s not good.

Mixing direct and regular plans reduces overall performance tracking.

Some funds are also in ETF and index format. That needs caution.

Let's now look deeper into specific categories used in the portfolio.

Issue with Direct Plans in the Portfolio

You have direct plans in your portfolio.

Direct plans do not offer guidance or review.

They may seem low cost. But poor choices harm returns.

You may hold the wrong fund for your risk profile.

You may miss timely rebalancing. That hurts performance.

Regular plans through Certified Financial Planner add value.

You get professional fund tracking and goal alignment.

CFP helps you in tax optimisation, withdrawals and fund switch.

A regular plan with CFP is cost-effective over long term.

I strongly suggest to exit direct plans and move to regular ones.

Problems with Index and ETF Funds in Portfolio

You are holding index-based funds and ETF-based funds.

These are passive funds that copy market performance.

They don’t protect you in volatile or falling markets.

They give no strategy during market downturn.

They also don’t adjust based on sector trends.

You miss the benefit of expert fund manager thinking.

Actively managed funds are smarter.

Fund managers choose sectors and stocks actively.

That helps avoid poor performers and focus on leaders.

In long term, actively managed funds give better risk-adjusted returns.

So you should exit index funds and ETF-type schemes.

ELSS and Tax Saving Fund Review

You have more than one ELSS in the portfolio.

ELSS is good for tax saving under 80C.

But you don’t need more than one ELSS fund.

Multiple tax saving funds give no extra tax benefit.

They block your money for 3 years with no added value.

Choose one good ELSS fund under regular plan with CFP guidance.

Rest of the SIP should go to long-term diversified mutual funds.

Sector and Theme Based Fund Exposure

You have sector funds like energy, manufacturing and business cycle.

These funds are risky and volatile.

They do not work well in all phases of market.

These need strong timing and sector knowledge.

Not suitable for long-term goal like Rs. 2 Crore corpus.

Best to exit these sector funds step by step.

Shift SIP into diversified actively managed funds with better stability.

Flexi Cap and Large & Midcap Fund Exposure

You are investing in multiple flexi cap funds.

Flexi cap funds offer dynamic allocation flexibility.

But having too many of them is not useful.

You may have duplication in stock holding.

Choose 1 or 2 flexi cap funds managed under regular plan.

Combine this with 1 large and midcap fund.

It is enough to give core portfolio strength.

Midcap and Smallcap Exposure Review

Your portfolio has midcap and smallcap funds.

These are needed for wealth creation. But must be balanced.

Right now, exposure looks too high in smallcap.

Smallcap returns are volatile and take time to recover.

A Certified Financial Planner can help balance this allocation.

You need higher allocation to largecap and diversified funds.

That gives steady growth and risk protection.

Portfolio Structuring for Target of Rs. 2 Crore

You need average returns between 12% to 14% yearly.

To achieve this, your funds must be of good quality.

Fund consistency matters more than past performance.

You need a focused and goal-linked portfolio now.

Start with 5 to 6 well-managed mutual funds only.

All should be under regular plan with CFP tracking.

These must be reviewed at least once in 6 months.

You must also increase SIP by 10% yearly if possible.

Suggestions to Clean and Optimise Portfolio

Stop SIPs in sector, thematic, and passive funds.

Exit direct plans and move to same funds in regular plan.

Keep only one ELSS fund for tax saving.

Choose 2 flexi cap funds and 1 large & midcap fund.

Add 1 midcap and 1 smallcap fund based on CFP advice.

Keep total fund count under 6 or 7.

All SIPs should be monitored by Certified Financial Planner.

Don't invest in funds based on social media or trends.

Each fund must have a clear purpose in your goal.

Monitor, Review, and Rebalance Periodically

SIP is not a one-time setup.

You must review your funds at least every 6 months.

Market conditions and fund performance change.

Rebalancing helps keep your plan on track.

Stop underperforming funds. Add to good ones.

A Certified Financial Planner tracks this for you.

That ensures your Rs. 2 Crore goal stays achievable.

Other Financial Planning Areas You Must Review

Keep an emergency fund of at least 6 months expenses.

Buy a pure term insurance. Keep sum assured 10 times annual income.

Buy health insurance if not already done.

Avoid investing in ULIPs, traditional policies, or annuities.

Don't mix insurance and investment.

All investment should be under your or family member's name.

Also create a WILL for smoother transfer later.

Nominee details in mutual funds must be updated.

Don’t use bank agents or online portals for advice.

Always prefer Certified Financial Planner for 360-degree solution.

Finally

You are already on the right path.

But your portfolio is scattered and unfocused.

Direct funds, ETF funds and sectoral funds must be reviewed.

Move to quality, actively managed mutual funds in regular plan.

Keep portfolio simple, structured, and professionally monitored.

Track your progress yearly with guidance of Certified Financial Planner.

With right changes, your Rs. 2 Crore goal is achievable in 15 years.

Stay disciplined and follow a well-planned investment approach.

Your future wealth depends on how well you act now.

Focus on quality, guidance and goal tracking, not quantity of funds.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

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