I am a retired person and I have recently sold my equity stocks . Now I want to invest the total amount ( about 50-60 Lacs ) in Mutual Funds . Is it advisable to do so for a retired person ? Should my portfolio also include equity MF or balance advantage fund will be more advisable ? i want above than FD returns over a period of 3 years , say about 9-10 % . Please advise me on a correct mix of MF with category & names of MF which will be safe & suitable for this . TIA.
Ans: As a retired individual looking to invest a substantial amount in mutual funds, it's important to consider your risk tolerance, investment goals, and time horizon. While mutual funds can offer potentially higher returns compared to fixed deposits (FDs), they also carry a certain level of risk based on the category of funds you choose. We suggest a combination of equity, hybrid and debt funds based on your risk appetite. For a 9-10% pre tax return, you can have about 25%-30% in equity, 30-35% in hybrid funds and 35-45% in debt. Within the hybrid category, you can use dynamic asset allocation funds significantly. Within equity, you can use a combination of large cap, flexicap and micap fund.
