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I request to guide me regarding MF investment. I invest SIP Rs 1500 in Axis Bank BlueChip Fund Direct Plan for Growth and I want to invest in some other fund also. Please tell me which is the best Plan for Future.

Name of the Fund Category RankMF Star Rating
Axis BlueChip Fund Direct Plan Equity - Large Cap Fund: 5

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Other options are:

  1. UTI Equity Fund – Growth
  2. Axis Multicap Fund – Growth
  3. Axis Focused 25 Fund - Growth
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Ans: Your portfolio consists of multiple actively managed funds across different categories. While it has a good mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds, there are areas where adjustments can improve diversification and risk management.

Strengths of Your Portfolio
Your long-term investment horizon of 10 years allows for compounding and wealth creation.

You have exposure to different market caps, which provides a balance of stability and growth.

Actively managed funds can generate higher returns compared to passive funds.

Concerns in Your Portfolio
You are holding too many funds, leading to unnecessary duplication. More funds do not always mean better diversification.

Your portfolio has excessive allocation to sectoral funds, which increases concentration risk. If the sector underperforms, your returns will be affected.

Some funds have overlapping holdings, reducing the overall diversification benefit.

You have multiple funds from the same asset management company, limiting exposure to different investment styles.

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Maintain exposure to small-cap or mid-cap funds but avoid holding multiple funds with similar strategies.

A single focused fund is sufficient. Too many concentrated portfolios increase risk without adding significant benefits.

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You have mentioned a total of 8 MF schemes for your investment of 28000 per month.
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Ans: Your investment approach shows a good mix of large, mid, and small-cap funds. However, there are areas where adjustments can improve risk management and returns.

Review of Existing Portfolio
Large Cap Exposure (Rs 3,000/month)

Large-cap funds offer stability.

The allocation here is low compared to mid and small caps.

A slight increase may help balance volatility.

Large & Mid Cap Exposure (Rs 5,000/month)

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Mid Cap Exposure (Rs 3,000/month)

Mid-cap funds can give high returns but are volatile.

Exposure is reasonable but should not be increased further.

Small Cap Exposure (Rs 5,000/month)

Small caps have high growth potential but also high risk.

Reducing this allocation slightly may help manage risk.

Focused Fund (Rs 3,000/month)

These funds hold fewer stocks, increasing concentration risk.

If risk appetite is low, consider switching to a more diversified fund.

Infrastructure Fund (Rs 3,000/month)

Thematic funds like this are sector-specific.

These are cyclical and may not perform consistently.

If diversification is a priority, this can be switched to a multi-sector fund.

Flexi Cap Exposure (Rs 4,000/month)

Flexi-cap funds offer flexibility across market caps.

This is a good choice and can be continued.

Contra Fund (Rs 4,000/month)

Contra funds follow a contrarian strategy, buying undervalued stocks.

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Keeping this allocation is fine.

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Consider switching out of the infrastructure fund to a more diversified fund.

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Jee main 2025,my son got 95.2%tile,71104 rank ,ews rank 10111,home state punjab ,can he get cse,ece,data science,it, branch in any nit,iiit,gftis or which branches he will get in these institutes .
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Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
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You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

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If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
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Your JEE Main percentile
Your category (General-Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD categories)
Preferred institute types (NIT, IIIT, GFTI)
Preferred locations (or if you're open to any location in India)
List of at least 3 preferred academic programs (branches) as backups (instead of relying on just one option)
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Step 3: Select the Round Number
JoSAA conducts five rounds of counseling.
For a safer estimate, choose Round 4, as most admissions are settled by this round.
Step 4: Choose the Institute Type
Select NIT, IIIT, or GFTI, depending on your preference.
If you are open to all types of institutes, check them one by one instead of selecting all at once.
Step 5: Select the Institute Name (Based on Location)
It is recommended to check institutes one by one, based on your preferred locations.
Avoid selecting ‘ALL’ at once, as it may create confusion.
Step 6: Select Your Preferred Academic Program (Branch)
Enter the branches you are interested in, one at a time, in your preferred order.
Step 7: Submit and Analyze Results
After selecting the relevant details, click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
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Step 8: Note Down the Opening & Closing Ranks
Maintain a notebook or diary to record the Opening & Closing Ranks for each institute and branch you are interested in, separately for HS & OS Categories for a quick reference.
This will serve as a quick reference during JoSAA counseling.
Step 9: Adjust Your Expectations on a Safer Side
Since Opening & Closing Ranks fluctuate slightly each year, always adjust the numbers for safety.
Example Calculation:
If the Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT Delhi | Mechanical Engineering | OPEN Category show 8622 & 26186 (for Home State), consider adjusting them to 8300 & 23000 (on a safer side).
If the Female Category rank is 34334 & 36212, adjust it to 31000 & 33000.

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Pro Tip: Adjust your expected rank slightly lower than the previous year's cutoffs for realistic expectations during JoSAA counseling.

Can This Method Be Used for JEE April & JEE Advanced?
Yes! You can repeat the same steps after your April JEE Main results to refine your admission possibilities.
You can also follow a similar process for JEE Advanced cutoffs when applying for IITs.

Want to Learn More About JoSAA Counseling?
If you want detailed insights on JoSAA counseling, engineering entrance exams, preparation strategies, and engineering career options, check out EduJob360’s 180+ YouTube videos on this topic!

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Here is a pointwise reply to your current situation: (1) If possible, consider dropping the idea of NEET as you have tried twice but didn't succeed, (2) Focus on your B.Sc. and aim to become a regular student to achieve a high percentile in the exam. B.Sc. Biology has wide applications in both industries and academia. (3) There is no point in joining a job based on SSC as it would likely create further frustration for you. (4) Along with your B.Sc., consider learning some industry-based and computer courses if you are interested. (5) If you have a computer and a Wi-Fi connection at home, you can access many free online courses on the Coursera website. (6) You can also try for public service commission examinations while preparing for your B.Sc. (7) Recognize your strengths and the knowledge you possess, and focus your job search in that sector/area for a successful career. In this modern era, it is not difficult to find a job if someone is an expert in their field.
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