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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 14, 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 Mattu on May 08, 2024Hindi

Sir I am working woman but want to invest for meeting my rent of 40 - 50k in future in gated community instead of owning by paying lot of home loan pl suggest STP plan for 25 lacs for 3 to 5 yrs after that I can get swp from it

Ans: That's a very innovative approach to financial planning! Using an STP (Systematic Transfer Plan) to build a corpus for future rent is a creative strategy. Let's discuss how to make it work:

1. Innovative Thinking!

Smart Financial Goal: Planning to invest for future rent instead of a home loan shows smart thinking. This avoids home loan EMIs and future property maintenance costs.

STPs for Goal Achievement: STPs are a good way to invest a lump sum in a Debt Fund and then periodically transfer a fixed amount to an Equity Fund for potentially higher returns.

2. Understanding STPs:

Debt Fund as Base: The lump sum will initially go into a Debt Fund, providing stability and liquidity.

Transfer to Equity: After a set period (say 3-5 years as you mentioned), a fixed amount will be transferred from the Debt Fund to an Equity Fund for growth potential.

3. Planning the STP (Hypothetically):

Target Corpus: To generate a rent of Rs. 40,000-50,000 in the future, you'll need a corpus that provides enough returns to cover that amount. Let's assume you need Rs. 1.5 lakh per month in 10 years (considering inflation).

Hypothetical Calculation: Assuming a 7% return on your Debt Fund and a 12% return on your Equity Fund (past performance is not a guarantee of future results), you might need to invest a larger sum than Rs. 25 lakh to reach your target corpus within 3-5 years.

4. Alternative Strategies:

Increase Investment Amount: Consider increasing the investment amount if possible to reach the target corpus faster.

Extend Investment Horizon: If increasing the amount is difficult, consider extending the STP tenure beyond 3-5 years to allow more time for corpus growth.

Professional Guidance: A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can analyze your risk tolerance, investment goals, and suggest a suitable STP plan and target corpus based on future rent requirements.

5. SWPs for Income (Later):

Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP): Once you've built the corpus, you can use an SWP to withdraw a fixed amount regularly (like rent) from the Equity Fund.
Here's the key takeaway: Your strategy is innovative! Consider increasing the investment amount or extending the timeframe. Consulting a CFP can help you determine the ideal corpus amount and create a watertight STP plan.

Remember, market returns are not guaranteed. A CFP can help you create a realistic plan and potentially achieve your goal of living rent-free in a gated community.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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