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He has an MBA in finance from the University of Madras and is a certified financial planner.
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ranjit Question by ranjit on Oct 13, 2023Hindi
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what is the best mid cap mutual fund for long term

Ans: Selecting the best mid-cap mutual fund for long-term investment is much like choosing a seed for a tree that you hope will grow tall and strong over the years. Just as every tree needs the right environment, nourishment, and care to flourish, every mutual fund requires careful selection based on its track record, management quality, and alignment with your investment goals.

Mid-cap funds, often referred to as the 'middle children' of the investment universe, have the potential to offer a balance between growth and risk. They represent companies that are beyond their initial growth phase but still have ample room for expansion. However, like any growing tree, they can also be susceptible to storms and droughts in the market.

A Certified Financial Planner can play a pivotal role in helping you navigate this decision. Their expertise can guide you towards funds with a consistent performance history, competent fund managers, and a robust investment strategy tailored to long-term growth.

In the realm of investments, consistency and adaptability are virtues. A fund that has demonstrated resilience across market cycles and has the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions can be a worthy contender for your long-term investment journey. As you sow the seed of your investment today, may it grow into a robust tree that provides shade and fruit for your future.
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Ans: For a 5-year investment horizon in the large and midcap category, you'd want funds that have demonstrated consistent performance, have a solid track record, and are managed by experienced fund managers. While I can't recommend specific funds, I can provide you with guidelines on what to look for:

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I am having a home loan of 12 lac for 20 years @8.7p.a. roi. I am about to have estimated 4500 Surplus every month out of which I will invest rs 1200 in sip with 1% step up every year and rest in principal. My query is 1-Please suggest the fund names for excellent growth to recover all the interest and principal(if possible). 2- Bank has committed to review and revise roi every year based on my cibil. I want to get this statement verified from the expert 3-My Cibil score is 790 at present. I am a regular user of credit card, pay dues timely, my average monthly bill is 2000/- only. and as told above I am going to have a home loan. I want my cibil score 825. How much time will it take to increase my cibil by 35 points.
Ans: Hello;

Your home loan of 12 L with 8.7%(considered fixed for calculation sake)and 20 year tenure is expected to have an interest outgo of 13.36 L

If you start a SIP of 1200 with 1% top-up each year then it will yield you a corpus of 14.55 L, after 20 years,thereby covering your interest outgo

If you want principal also to be covered for recovery through your investment then you must make a SIP of 2100 with 1% top-up each year which will yield you a corpus of around 25.56 L, after 20 years, thus exceeding your entire loan outgo(principal+ interest) of 25.36 L.

Here I have considered moderate return of 13% and recommend you to invest in PPFAS flexicap fund.

CIBIL score of above 750 is considered excellent and bank should offer you best possible ROI. Do check with other banks for best offer.

CIBIL Score calculation depends on:
Repayment history(35%)
Credit Utilisation (30%)
Credit history(15%)
Credit Mix(10%)
New Credit(10%)

My opinion is you are already in the excellent cibil rating category and should get best ROI from the bank.

CIBIL score increase happens over a period of time based on positive development on aforementioned criteria.

*Investments in mutual funds are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing

Happy Investing!!

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