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Should I Invest 80% in Equity and 20% in Debt, or Should I Adjust My Portfolio?

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Feb 15, 2025

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
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Thank soon much for such brief advice needed such more guidance from u now I have switched the fund in 80% in equity and and 20% in debt is it decision

Ans: Your decision to allocate 80% in equity and 20% in debt aligns with a growth-oriented approach while maintaining some stability. If your investment horizon is long (5+ years), this is a reasonable choice. However, monitor fund performance and market trends periodically to ensure it aligns with your goals.

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K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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Performance Analysis
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Considerations for Continuation or Switching
Fund Performance
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Risk Appetite
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