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35-Year-Old Aims Rs. 1.5 Crore in 10 Years with Rs. 50,000 SIP: Is It Achievable?

Ramalingam Kalirajan |10870 Answers |Ask -Follow

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Jul 27, 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 Puneet on Jun 17, 2024Hindi

Puneet Asked on - Jun 16, 2024 Hello, I'm 35 years old. I'm planning to start a new cycle of SIPs and aspiration is to create a corpus of 1.5 crores in next 10 years. Monthly SIP is 50,000. Below are my mutual funds chosen: Quant midcap fund: 10,000, ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund: 10,000, Quant Flexi Cap Fund: 10,000, SBI Small Cap Fund: 2,000, SBI PSU Fund: 8,000. Please suggest: - if the above chosen mutual funds are appropriate for this wealth generation, however, if no, please suggest alternatives and also advise if the amount chosen is apportioned is realistic. - if this SIP amount is adequate enough to generate the desired corpus? All are direct growth plans. Should I include Parag Parekh Flexi Cap Fund as well? Regards, Puneet

Ans: Puneet,

Your aspiration to create a corpus of Rs 1.5 crores in 10 years is commendable. Let's evaluate your current mutual fund choices and the allocation.

Current Allocation

Quant Midcap Fund: Rs 10,000

ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund: Rs 10,000

Quant Flexi Cap Fund: Rs 10,000

SBI Small Cap Fund: Rs 2,000

SBI PSU Fund: Rs 8,000

Evaluation of Funds

Diversification: You have chosen a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, flexi-cap, small-cap, and sector funds. This ensures a diversified portfolio.

Risk Management: The inclusion of large-cap and flexi-cap funds helps balance the higher risk from mid-cap, small-cap, and sector funds.

Growth Potential: Mid-cap, small-cap, and flexi-cap funds offer high growth potential, though they carry higher risk.

Actively Managed Funds vs. Index Funds

Actively Managed Funds: Provide better adaptability to market conditions. Managed by professionals aiming to outperform the market.

Index Funds: Track specific indices and cannot adapt to market changes. May underperform compared to actively managed funds.

Disadvantages of Direct Plans

Lack of Guidance: Direct plans require self-research and decision-making.

Higher Risk: Greater potential for mistakes without professional advice.

Time-Consuming: Requires continuous monitoring and adjustments.

Benefits of Regular Plans Through CFP

Expert Advice: Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) provide tailored advice.

Holistic Planning: CFPs consider your overall financial goals and situation.

Ongoing Support: Regular reviews and adjustments to your strategy.

Is Your SIP Amount Adequate?

To assess if Rs 50,000 monthly SIP is adequate:

Expected Returns: Assuming an average annual return of 12-15%, your target is achievable.

Consistency: Staying invested for the full 10 years is crucial for compounding to work.

Adding Parag Parekh Flexi Cap Fund

Flexi Cap Funds: They offer a balance between risk and return by investing across market caps.

Evaluation: Adding another flexi-cap fund can further diversify your portfolio.

Suggested Adjustments

Review Sector Fund Allocation: Consider reducing the sector fund allocation if you want a more balanced portfolio.

Increase in Large-Cap Allocation: You may increase large-cap allocation for more stability.

Final Insights

Puneet, your current fund choices show a good mix of diversification and growth potential. With disciplined investing and regular reviews, achieving your Rs 1.5 crore goal in 10 years is realistic. Consider consulting a Certified Financial Planner for tailored advice and ongoing support.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner

www.holisticinvestment.in

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