I am 42 years old. I need your help with mutual fund, planning to retire in 5 years with corpus of 2 Cr.

What will be amount I need to buy mutual fund so that I can have corpus of 2 Cr after 5 years?

Ans: Hello Moin and thank you for writing to me! To create a corpus of Rs.4 Crore in the next 22 years, you need to start monthly SIP's of Rs.30,000.

You can consider investing in:
1-Samco Flexicap Fund-Rs.7,500
2-Edelweiss NIFTY 100 Quality 30 Index Fund-Rs.3,750
3-Motilal Oswal S&P BSE Low Volatility Index Fund-Rs.3,750
4-UTI MNC Fund-Rs.7,500
5-Tata Ethical Fund-Rs.7,500

Stepping up your SIP's every year by 10% or more will help you achieve your financial goals faster an create a larger corpus.

Ans: Hi Anitha, thanks for writing to me. You will need to invest Rs.90,000 every month to create a corpus of Rs.10 Crore in 21 years.

1-Edelweiss Nifty 100 Quality 30 Index Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
2-Axis ESG Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
3-UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
4-Tempelton India Equity Income Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
5-DSP Top 100 Equity Fund-Growth-Rs.15,000 per month.
6-Samco Flexicap Fund-Rs.15,000 per month.

Annually stepping up your SIP by 10% or more will help you create a larger corpus.

Ans: To achieve a corpus of 1 crore in 10 years, you'll need a disciplined monthly SIP investment. Assuming an average annual return of around 10%, you might need to invest approximately Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month in mutual funds.

For mutual fund selection:

Large-cap Funds: Offer stability and consistent returns.
Mid-cap Funds: Higher growth potential but with increased risk.
Diversified Equity Funds: Provide a mix of large and mid-cap stocks for balanced growth.
Balanced Funds: Combine equity and debt for stable returns with moderate risk.
Consider consulting a financial advisor to help select the right mutual funds based on your risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals.

Ans: It's great to hear about your financial goals. Let's explore how we can achieve a corpus of 1 crore within 5 years:

Considering your time frame and target corpus, we'll need to adopt an aggressive investment strategy.

Mutual funds offer a range of options suited to different risk profiles and investment horizons.

To maximize growth potential, we can focus on equity mutual funds with a proven track record of delivering consistent returns.

A systematic investment plan (SIP) would be ideal for you, allowing you to invest a fixed amount monthly.

By investing regularly in mutual funds, you can benefit from the power of compounding and market appreciation over time.

It's crucial to select funds that align with your risk tolerance and financial objectives.

As a Certified Financial Planner, I recommend conducting thorough research or seeking professional advice to identify suitable mutual funds.

Additionally, consider diversifying your investments across multiple funds to spread risk and optimize returns.

Regularly reviewing your portfolio's performance and adjusting your investment strategy as needed is essential to stay on track towards your goal.

Remember, investing involves risks, and it's essential to remain disciplined and patient, especially during market fluctuations.

With determination and strategic planning, achieving your target corpus of 1 crore within 5 years is definitely attainable.

Stay focused on your goal, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance along the way.

You're taking a proactive step towards securing your financial future, and I'm here to support you in your journey.

Ans: Hello;

If we consider that PPF, SSY, SGB and other current investments are meant for other financial goals, then you should start a monthly sip of 1 L to reach a target of 10 Cr after the end of 20 years considering modest return of 12% from pure equity mutual funds.

If we consider the current investments also towards retirement such that each scheme gets reinvested in MFs after maturity then a monthly sip of 60 K would suffice to reach corpus of around 6 Cr after 20 years while balance sum of around 4 Cr is expected after current investments are reinvested in MFs for respective residual span.

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