Right now I have corpus of 20 Lacs, which is not required till 10 years. I prefer to invest this in equity mutual fund. But considering the volatility in this year 2023, is it better to invest in debt first & switchover later to equity. Or should i invest entire amount in equity mutual fund right now.

Ans:

Answer 1.

Answer 2. You may consider short duration funds, corporate bond funds and banking and PSU funds for debt investments

 

Ans: a. Yes continue
b. Not sure why are you trying to time the market. Move it to Equity depending on your risk profile & dont try & time the market

Ans: Hello Bharat Manik,

It's commendable that you're looking to diversify your investments and seek growth opportunities in equity markets. Here are some suggestions to achieve a balanced portfolio:

Asset Allocation:
Considering your age difference and risk tolerance, you may adopt a balanced approach to asset allocation.
Allocate a significant portion of your portfolio (around 60-70%) to debt instruments to provide stability and income generation, especially considering your mother's retirement.
Allocate the remaining portion (around 30-40%) to equity investments to benefit from potential growth opportunities over the long term.
Mutual Fund Selection:
For equity exposure, consider investing in a mix of large-cap, multi-cap, and balanced funds to diversify across market segments and manage risk effectively.
Opt for funds with a consistent track record of performance, experienced fund managers, and a strong investment philosophy aligned with your objectives.
Regular Review:
Regularly review your portfolio to ensure it remains aligned with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and market conditions.
Rebalance your portfolio as needed to maintain the desired asset allocation and optimize returns.
Emergency Fund:
Ensure you have an adequate emergency fund set aside in liquid instruments to cover unforeseen expenses and emergencies.
Consultation:
Consider consulting with a Certified Financial Planner to receive personalized advice tailored to your specific needs and goals.
They can help you develop a comprehensive financial plan that addresses your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and retirement needs.
By adopting a balanced approach to asset allocation and investing in diversified mutual funds, you can work towards achieving your financial goals while managing risk effectively.

Ans: Hi Bharat & thanks for writing to me. I am assuming that you are able to cover your living expenses from your salary & Mothers' pension.

Assuming that you are fine with the risks of equity, you can consider rebalancing your portfolio from the debt tilt to equity tilt.

You can consider investing around 1 Crore in mutual funds, at the below allocation:

1-Small Cap Funds: 10%
2-Mid Cap Funds : 10%
3-Large Cap Funds:15%
4-Flexi Cap Funds:15%
5-Balanced Advantage Funds/Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds: 25%
6-Multil Asset Allocation Funds:25%

The investment in pure equity funds (points 1 to 4) will help your corpus grow but with higher volatility & the BAF/DAAF & Multi Asset Allocation Funds can provide relative stability to your portfolio.

I recommend you to meet a financial planner who can understand your needs & goals to craft a detailed plan for you.