This document provides information on how to wisely invest money. It discusses the importance of starting early by investing $4,500 annually from ages 25-35, which would yield $337,445 at age 60 compared to waiting until age 35 to invest. The golden rules of investment are to fix goals, diversify investments, and reassess periodically. Common investment options discussed include fixed deposits, PPF accounts, government bonds, gold, stock markets, and mutual funds. The document provides details on each of these options and concludes by recommending a sector-wise allocation of investments after reviewing earlier strategies.
Mutual funds presentation for jagoinvesor mumbai group july 24Manish Chauhan
This document provides an overview of mutual funds as an investment vehicle. It discusses key concepts like what a mutual fund is, how they are organized and operated, the advantages and disadvantages of investing in mutual funds. It also covers different types of mutual fund schemes, how to compute net asset value, common investment strategies, myths and facts about mutual funds. The document compares mutual funds to direct equity investments and outlines factors to consider when choosing a fund. It also includes information on the worldwide and Indian mutual fund industries as well as fund performance. The document warns about common mutual fund investment blunders and provides an overview of mutual fund taxation.
Investment basics wayne lippman
Wayne Lippman has forty years of involvement in broad daylight bookkeeping incorporating a quarter century Price Waterhouse, where he served as an expense accomplice in the San Francisco and Oakland workplaces. He was already Managing Tax Partner of the Walnut Creek office of Price Waterhouse.
Wayne spends significant time in individual assessment getting ready for corporate officials and corporate duty anticipating firmly held organizations. He has huge involvement in investment opportunity arranging, exploration and trial credits and multi-state tax assessment. His industry experience incorporates the tax assessment of assembling, dispersion, development, high innovation, retail, benefit commercial enterprises, land organizations and endeavor reserves. Wayne is dynamic in expert associations and is a past administrator of the Taxation Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, East Bay Chapter. Wayne Lippman got a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University.
This document discusses debt funds, which invest in fixed income instruments like bonds and generate regular income. It categorizes different types of debt mutual funds like liquid funds, ultra short term funds, and fixed maturity plans. Key terms related to debt funds like average maturity, modified duration, and yield to maturity are explained. The risks and returns of different debt fund categories are compared to fixed deposits and savings bank accounts. Tax treatment of returns from debt funds is also covered. Illustrative examples show how debt fund returns are impacted by changes in interest rates based on the fund's modified duration.
It is good to know the basics before making investments in Stock Markets. History has recorded scores of investors who have made fortune out of stock market. And if your investments are timed well, you could be the next fortune maker in the market.
Follow these simple rules and safeguard yourselves from investment blunder. The presentation is extremely simple and easy for anyone to comprehend. It will give you an idea whether you should invest directly or you need to approach a professional. Investment could be at stocks, gold, mutual fund, bonds, real estate, etc.
Clueless about investments? They are not as hard as you think. This workshop was created to help participants understand the basics of the financial instruments that they can use to achieve their goals.
This document outlines 10 long term investment alternatives: 1) public provident fund, 2) mutual funds, 3) direct equity, 4) real estate, 5) gold, 6) post office savings schemes, 7) company fixed deposits, 8) initial public offerings, 9) unit linked insurance plans, and 10) bonds. Each investment option is briefly described in 1-2 sentences highlighting key details like investment period, returns, and risks. Tips for long term investors are also provided focused on strategies like selling underperformers, adopting a long term view, and avoiding credit investments.
This document provides information on how to wisely invest money. It discusses the importance of starting early by investing $4,500 annually from ages 25-35, which would yield $337,445 at age 60 compared to waiting until age 35 to invest. The golden rules of investment are to fix goals, diversify investments, and reassess periodically. Common investment options discussed include fixed deposits, PPF accounts, government bonds, gold, stock markets, and mutual funds. The document provides details on each of these options and concludes by recommending a sector-wise allocation of investments after reviewing earlier strategies.
Mutual funds presentation for jagoinvesor mumbai group july 24Manish Chauhan
This document provides an overview of mutual funds as an investment vehicle. It discusses key concepts like what a mutual fund is, how they are organized and operated, the advantages and disadvantages of investing in mutual funds. It also covers different types of mutual fund schemes, how to compute net asset value, common investment strategies, myths and facts about mutual funds. The document compares mutual funds to direct equity investments and outlines factors to consider when choosing a fund. It also includes information on the worldwide and Indian mutual fund industries as well as fund performance. The document warns about common mutual fund investment blunders and provides an overview of mutual fund taxation.
Investment basics wayne lippman
Wayne Lippman has forty years of involvement in broad daylight bookkeeping incorporating a quarter century Price Waterhouse, where he served as an expense accomplice in the San Francisco and Oakland workplaces. He was already Managing Tax Partner of the Walnut Creek office of Price Waterhouse.
Wayne spends significant time in individual assessment getting ready for corporate officials and corporate duty anticipating firmly held organizations. He has huge involvement in investment opportunity arranging, exploration and trial credits and multi-state tax assessment. His industry experience incorporates the tax assessment of assembling, dispersion, development, high innovation, retail, benefit commercial enterprises, land organizations and endeavor reserves. Wayne is dynamic in expert associations and is a past administrator of the Taxation Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, East Bay Chapter. Wayne Lippman got a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University.
This document discusses debt funds, which invest in fixed income instruments like bonds and generate regular income. It categorizes different types of debt mutual funds like liquid funds, ultra short term funds, and fixed maturity plans. Key terms related to debt funds like average maturity, modified duration, and yield to maturity are explained. The risks and returns of different debt fund categories are compared to fixed deposits and savings bank accounts. Tax treatment of returns from debt funds is also covered. Illustrative examples show how debt fund returns are impacted by changes in interest rates based on the fund's modified duration.
It is good to know the basics before making investments in Stock Markets. History has recorded scores of investors who have made fortune out of stock market. And if your investments are timed well, you could be the next fortune maker in the market.
Follow these simple rules and safeguard yourselves from investment blunder. The presentation is extremely simple and easy for anyone to comprehend. It will give you an idea whether you should invest directly or you need to approach a professional. Investment could be at stocks, gold, mutual fund, bonds, real estate, etc.
Clueless about investments? They are not as hard as you think. This workshop was created to help participants understand the basics of the financial instruments that they can use to achieve their goals.
This document outlines 10 long term investment alternatives: 1) public provident fund, 2) mutual funds, 3) direct equity, 4) real estate, 5) gold, 6) post office savings schemes, 7) company fixed deposits, 8) initial public offerings, 9) unit linked insurance plans, and 10) bonds. Each investment option is briefly described in 1-2 sentences highlighting key details like investment period, returns, and risks. Tips for long term investors are also provided focused on strategies like selling underperformers, adopting a long term view, and avoiding credit investments.
While planning for investing in tax savings instruments, you should be focusing on your portfolio asset allocation rather than safety of returns or recent past performance.
This document discusses equity linked saving schemes (ELSS) in India. It explains that ELSS are mutual funds that allow investors to save tax by investing predominantly in equities and equity-related instruments. ELSS provide equity returns, tax benefits under Section 80C, and have a mandatory lock-in period of 3 years. While they carry higher risk than other investments due to their equity focus and lock-in period, ELSS can help grow money and maximize tax savings for investors. The document compares ELSS to other investment options and provides tips for choosing top-performing ELSS funds.
This document provides an overview of investment fundamentals and strategies for managing wealth. It discusses diversifying investments across different asset classes like cash, bonds, property and shares to reduce risk. Regular investing and taking a long-term approach can help maximize returns. Managed funds provide diversification and professional management, while direct shares give more control but require more resources. The document aims to help readers make informed investment decisions to achieve their financial goals and lifestyle aspirations.
A General awareness session designed to give participants a better understanding about savings and various investment options available in the Indian context.
ELSS, an acronym for Equity Linked Savings Scheme, which is a Tax Saving Mutual Fund Scheme. ELSS mutual funds in simple term are mutual fund schemes maintaining a minimum of 65% of their investments in equity.
Use credit union investment basics seminar 3 27 12mullarkea
This document discusses various investment strategies and basics. It recommends that the most important strategies are to (F) have a plan, take advantage of time, and maintain consistency in investing (all of the above). It emphasizes starting to save and invest as early as possible, even small regular amounts, to benefit from long-term compound growth. Maintaining consistent investments over many years allows earnings to compound, growing the most. The document also discusses different investment options like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that can be used to build a diversified portfolio suited to individual goals and risk tolerance.
Etfinpro module 2 presentation group 1 (1)nitish313309
This document summarizes investment options for a client looking to invest Rs. 350,000 for one year with a high risk tolerance. It analyzes three potential investments: a fixed deposit, gilt mutual fund, and equity investment. It provides details on interest rates, risks, and projected returns for each option, with the equity investment in Oracle Financial Services Limited projecting the highest return of 24.19% despite also carrying the highest risk. The document recommends the equity investment option based on the client's risk profile and goal of seeking profit over safety of principal.
http://profitableinvestingtips.com/stock-investing/designing-an-investment-portfolio
Designing an Investment Portfolio
Designing an investment portfolio may be the most important thing you do in investing. There are tips and insights to make you money but over the long haul profitable investing hinges on hedging investment risk as well as picking winners. Here are a few insights into designing an investment portfolio.
Matching Portfolio Risk to the Investor
We have often noted that as an investor ages he or she will commonly want to move to dividend stocks instead of riskier investment. Business Insider gives an example of analyzing the portfolio of a retiree for risk.
What’s one trademark of a poorly designed investment portfolio? The answer is a portfolio whose risk character is incompatible with the risk character of its owner.
Frequently, these risk incompatibilities are camouflaged by a hot stock market. But when the market reverses and begins to fall like it has lately, the problems of investment portfolios with unsuitable risk levels becomes apparent.
Factors to consider are cost, diversification, risk, tax efficiency and long term performance. You may be invested in a fund that pays good returns but those returns are largely eaten up by fees and commissions. If you were invested heavily in big oil you lost heavily when the price of oil fell. Diversification across various market sectors is good. Tax free or tax advantaged investments are good if you are still in your earning years but less important as you retire. Risk and long term performance are closely related. As the author says when the market is hot all stocks look good but when it falls only strong companies hold their value. If you would like to sleep well at night load up on long term strong performers.
Unexpected Outcomes
Sometimes strategies for designing an investment portfolio do not work out as expected. The New York Times writes about investment strategies mean to lessen volatility and how they may not have worked as expected.
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund: An Open-ended Balanced Scheme - Nov 16SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund invests in a mix of equity and debt investments. It provides a good investment opportunity to investors who do not wish to be completely exposed to equity markets, but are looking for relatively higher returns than those provided by debt funds. The scheme invests in a diversified portfolio of equities of high growth companies and balances the risk through investing the rest in a relatively safe portfolio of debt.To know more about this mutual fund check SBI Mutual Fund page
https://www.sbimf.com/Products/HybridSchemes/Magnum_Balanced_Fund.aspx
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund: An Open-ended Balanced Scheme - Dec 16SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund invests in a mix of equity and debt investments. It provides a good investment opportunity to investors who do not wish to be completely exposed to equity markets, but are looking for relatively higher returns than those provided by debt funds. The scheme invests in a diversified portfolio of equities of high growth companies and balances the risk through investing the rest in a relatively safe portfolio of debt.To know more about this mutual fund check SBI Mutual Fund page
https://www.sbimf.com/Products/HybridSchemes/Magnum_Balanced_Fund.aspx
Axis Bank Limited is the third largest private sector bank in India, with approximately 43% of its shares owned by foreign investors and 34% owned by government entities. UTI Bank (which later became Axis Bank) was established in 1993 with its first branch opening in Ahmedabad. Axis Mutual Fund offers over 50 mutual fund schemes across different categories like equity, debt, hybrid, and more. Balanced or hybrid funds invest in both equities and fixed income securities to achieve a balance of growth and income. The Axis Triple Advantage Fund and Axis Income Saver Fund are examples of open-ended balanced mutual funds offered by Axis Mutual Fund.
This document compares National Pension Scheme (NPS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and equity mutual funds (EMFs) as investment options for retirement planning. It outlines the key features of NPS, PPF, and EMFs and provides an example allocation over time from ages 25-55 that decreases allocation to EMFs and increases allocation to NPS and PPF as risk tolerance decreases with age. The document concludes that a diversified portfolio across these options tailored to one's time horizon and risk tolerance provides the best approach for retirement planning.
This document provides recommendations for mutual fund schemes suitable for a moderate investor. It recommends investing Rs. 6000 per month in a balanced fund for its ability to generate returns higher than debt funds with lower risk than equity funds. It also recommends investing Rs. 3000 per month in an ELSS or tax saving fund to benefit from tax deductions up to Rs. 1.5 lakh and potential long-term returns from equity exposure. Sample balanced and ELSS funds are presented with hypothetical returns over 2, 3, and 5 year periods to illustrate potential growth.
This document provides an overview of debt mutual funds. It defines debt mutual funds as funds that invest in debt instruments issued by governments, banks, and corporations to generate regular income for investors. It describes the different types of debt mutual funds such as gilt funds, income funds, and short-term plans. It also outlines the risks associated with debt mutual funds, namely credit risk and interest rate risk, and compares the tax treatment and returns of debt mutual funds versus fixed deposits.
This document compares equity mutual funds and public provident funds (PPF) for long-term investors. It defines both options and lists their key features. PPF provides guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital safety but has investment limits. Equity funds have no limits but carry risk. While PPF returns have historically matched equity indexes over 20 years, equity dividends were ignored and one period was examined. For long-term growth potential despite volatility, equity funds may be preferable to PPF for risk-tolerant investors. The conclusion is PPF is best for risk-averse investors, while equity funds could provide higher potential returns for those open to risk.
18 years
Wife: 25 years
3. Expected income growth rate: 10%
4. Inflation rate: 7%
5. Life expectancy: 80 years
Calculation:
1. Current annual income: Rs. 6,00,000
2. Income after 18 years (when child becomes independent): Rs. 16,00,000 (considering 10% annual growth)
3. Income needed after 18 years adjusted for inflation: Rs. 35,00,000 (considering 7% annual inflation)
4. Number of years of income needed after child becomes independent: 62 years (80 years - 18 years)
5. Total income needed: Rs. 35,00,000
The document summarizes the credit appraisal process at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. It discusses collecting financial and background information on borrowers, checking for any negative history, analyzing the industry and competitors, evaluating financial projections and security, conducting site visits and reference checks, assessing credit limits, and ongoing credit monitoring and reviews. The goal is to thoroughly evaluate borrowers' creditworthiness, structure facilities appropriately, and safeguard against risks of default.
At Kshitij Financial Services we have introduced a product My Investment Bank.
It's an investment product to accumulate savings for child’s future while teaching them to save & manage money.
While planning for investing in tax savings instruments, you should be focusing on your portfolio asset allocation rather than safety of returns or recent past performance.
This document discusses equity linked saving schemes (ELSS) in India. It explains that ELSS are mutual funds that allow investors to save tax by investing predominantly in equities and equity-related instruments. ELSS provide equity returns, tax benefits under Section 80C, and have a mandatory lock-in period of 3 years. While they carry higher risk than other investments due to their equity focus and lock-in period, ELSS can help grow money and maximize tax savings for investors. The document compares ELSS to other investment options and provides tips for choosing top-performing ELSS funds.
This document provides an overview of investment fundamentals and strategies for managing wealth. It discusses diversifying investments across different asset classes like cash, bonds, property and shares to reduce risk. Regular investing and taking a long-term approach can help maximize returns. Managed funds provide diversification and professional management, while direct shares give more control but require more resources. The document aims to help readers make informed investment decisions to achieve their financial goals and lifestyle aspirations.
A General awareness session designed to give participants a better understanding about savings and various investment options available in the Indian context.
ELSS, an acronym for Equity Linked Savings Scheme, which is a Tax Saving Mutual Fund Scheme. ELSS mutual funds in simple term are mutual fund schemes maintaining a minimum of 65% of their investments in equity.
Use credit union investment basics seminar 3 27 12mullarkea
This document discusses various investment strategies and basics. It recommends that the most important strategies are to (F) have a plan, take advantage of time, and maintain consistency in investing (all of the above). It emphasizes starting to save and invest as early as possible, even small regular amounts, to benefit from long-term compound growth. Maintaining consistent investments over many years allows earnings to compound, growing the most. The document also discusses different investment options like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that can be used to build a diversified portfolio suited to individual goals and risk tolerance.
Etfinpro module 2 presentation group 1 (1)nitish313309
This document summarizes investment options for a client looking to invest Rs. 350,000 for one year with a high risk tolerance. It analyzes three potential investments: a fixed deposit, gilt mutual fund, and equity investment. It provides details on interest rates, risks, and projected returns for each option, with the equity investment in Oracle Financial Services Limited projecting the highest return of 24.19% despite also carrying the highest risk. The document recommends the equity investment option based on the client's risk profile and goal of seeking profit over safety of principal.
http://profitableinvestingtips.com/stock-investing/designing-an-investment-portfolio
Designing an Investment Portfolio
Designing an investment portfolio may be the most important thing you do in investing. There are tips and insights to make you money but over the long haul profitable investing hinges on hedging investment risk as well as picking winners. Here are a few insights into designing an investment portfolio.
Matching Portfolio Risk to the Investor
We have often noted that as an investor ages he or she will commonly want to move to dividend stocks instead of riskier investment. Business Insider gives an example of analyzing the portfolio of a retiree for risk.
What’s one trademark of a poorly designed investment portfolio? The answer is a portfolio whose risk character is incompatible with the risk character of its owner.
Frequently, these risk incompatibilities are camouflaged by a hot stock market. But when the market reverses and begins to fall like it has lately, the problems of investment portfolios with unsuitable risk levels becomes apparent.
Factors to consider are cost, diversification, risk, tax efficiency and long term performance. You may be invested in a fund that pays good returns but those returns are largely eaten up by fees and commissions. If you were invested heavily in big oil you lost heavily when the price of oil fell. Diversification across various market sectors is good. Tax free or tax advantaged investments are good if you are still in your earning years but less important as you retire. Risk and long term performance are closely related. As the author says when the market is hot all stocks look good but when it falls only strong companies hold their value. If you would like to sleep well at night load up on long term strong performers.
Unexpected Outcomes
Sometimes strategies for designing an investment portfolio do not work out as expected. The New York Times writes about investment strategies mean to lessen volatility and how they may not have worked as expected.
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund: An Open-ended Balanced Scheme - Nov 16SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund invests in a mix of equity and debt investments. It provides a good investment opportunity to investors who do not wish to be completely exposed to equity markets, but are looking for relatively higher returns than those provided by debt funds. The scheme invests in a diversified portfolio of equities of high growth companies and balances the risk through investing the rest in a relatively safe portfolio of debt.To know more about this mutual fund check SBI Mutual Fund page
https://www.sbimf.com/Products/HybridSchemes/Magnum_Balanced_Fund.aspx
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund: An Open-ended Balanced Scheme - Dec 16SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Magnum Balanced Fund invests in a mix of equity and debt investments. It provides a good investment opportunity to investors who do not wish to be completely exposed to equity markets, but are looking for relatively higher returns than those provided by debt funds. The scheme invests in a diversified portfolio of equities of high growth companies and balances the risk through investing the rest in a relatively safe portfolio of debt.To know more about this mutual fund check SBI Mutual Fund page
https://www.sbimf.com/Products/HybridSchemes/Magnum_Balanced_Fund.aspx
Axis Bank Limited is the third largest private sector bank in India, with approximately 43% of its shares owned by foreign investors and 34% owned by government entities. UTI Bank (which later became Axis Bank) was established in 1993 with its first branch opening in Ahmedabad. Axis Mutual Fund offers over 50 mutual fund schemes across different categories like equity, debt, hybrid, and more. Balanced or hybrid funds invest in both equities and fixed income securities to achieve a balance of growth and income. The Axis Triple Advantage Fund and Axis Income Saver Fund are examples of open-ended balanced mutual funds offered by Axis Mutual Fund.
This document compares National Pension Scheme (NPS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), and equity mutual funds (EMFs) as investment options for retirement planning. It outlines the key features of NPS, PPF, and EMFs and provides an example allocation over time from ages 25-55 that decreases allocation to EMFs and increases allocation to NPS and PPF as risk tolerance decreases with age. The document concludes that a diversified portfolio across these options tailored to one's time horizon and risk tolerance provides the best approach for retirement planning.
This document provides recommendations for mutual fund schemes suitable for a moderate investor. It recommends investing Rs. 6000 per month in a balanced fund for its ability to generate returns higher than debt funds with lower risk than equity funds. It also recommends investing Rs. 3000 per month in an ELSS or tax saving fund to benefit from tax deductions up to Rs. 1.5 lakh and potential long-term returns from equity exposure. Sample balanced and ELSS funds are presented with hypothetical returns over 2, 3, and 5 year periods to illustrate potential growth.
This document provides an overview of debt mutual funds. It defines debt mutual funds as funds that invest in debt instruments issued by governments, banks, and corporations to generate regular income for investors. It describes the different types of debt mutual funds such as gilt funds, income funds, and short-term plans. It also outlines the risks associated with debt mutual funds, namely credit risk and interest rate risk, and compares the tax treatment and returns of debt mutual funds versus fixed deposits.
This document compares equity mutual funds and public provident funds (PPF) for long-term investors. It defines both options and lists their key features. PPF provides guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital safety but has investment limits. Equity funds have no limits but carry risk. While PPF returns have historically matched equity indexes over 20 years, equity dividends were ignored and one period was examined. For long-term growth potential despite volatility, equity funds may be preferable to PPF for risk-tolerant investors. The conclusion is PPF is best for risk-averse investors, while equity funds could provide higher potential returns for those open to risk.
18 years
Wife: 25 years
3. Expected income growth rate: 10%
4. Inflation rate: 7%
5. Life expectancy: 80 years
Calculation:
1. Current annual income: Rs. 6,00,000
2. Income after 18 years (when child becomes independent): Rs. 16,00,000 (considering 10% annual growth)
3. Income needed after 18 years adjusted for inflation: Rs. 35,00,000 (considering 7% annual inflation)
4. Number of years of income needed after child becomes independent: 62 years (80 years - 18 years)
5. Total income needed: Rs. 35,00,000
The document summarizes the credit appraisal process at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. It discusses collecting financial and background information on borrowers, checking for any negative history, analyzing the industry and competitors, evaluating financial projections and security, conducting site visits and reference checks, assessing credit limits, and ongoing credit monitoring and reviews. The goal is to thoroughly evaluate borrowers' creditworthiness, structure facilities appropriately, and safeguard against risks of default.
At Kshitij Financial Services we have introduced a product My Investment Bank.
It's an investment product to accumulate savings for child’s future while teaching them to save & manage money.
The document contains details of SIP transactions for two investors, N Venkateshwaran and Aparna Venkateshwaran. It lists 7 SIPs for N Venkateshwaran that were stopped in July 2012 with a total amount of Rs. 15,000. It then lists 11 active SIPs for N Venkateshwaran and Aparna Venkateshwaran from various fund houses with a total amount of Rs. 30,000 going through different banks. It appears to be a report capturing the investors' SIP transactions and status.
10 reasons why you need a financial advisor for invesment successMarwah Financial®
Like various mentors, a financial advisor provides valuable guidance in several ways:
1) They give professional advice tailored to your needs and help set measurable financial goals.
2) They help you understand different financial instruments and identify suitable products for your needs.
3) They monitor your investments and advise correcting your course when needed to stay on track for your goals.
The document discusses India's refinery sector and provides details about several major refining companies in India. It notes that India's total refining capacity is 230.6 MMPTA and growing significantly each year. Specific details are given about IOCL, RIL, NRL, and BP, including their refining capacities, products, revenues, profits, and future expansion plans. A table at the end compares key metrics of these major refiners like GRM, throughput, distillate yield, and capacity utilization.
Sharekhan is an Indian stock broking company established in 1925 with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has over 900 share shops across India and over 650,000 customers. Sharekhan aims to educate and empower individual investors through quality advice, innovative products, and superior service. The company offers various investment products and services for investors of all types from first-time investors to experienced traders. Sharekhan's shareholding is distributed among City Venture Capital International (63%), Baring Private Equity Asia (12%), and IDFC (10%) with the remaining 15% held by management and employees.
This document discusses water and admixtures used in concrete. It describes how the quality of water can impact concrete strength, durability and corrosion. It outlines acceptable limits for impurities in water and discusses the effects of seawater. It also categorizes and explains the purpose and effects of different types of admixtures (A-F) including water reducers, retarders, accelerators and superplasticizers. Specialty admixtures like air-entraining and waterproofing are also briefly covered.
ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) is a mutual fund product that allows tax savings under section 80C while investing in equities. It has a lock-in period of just 3 years. ELSS provides higher potential returns compared to other tax saving instruments like PPF and offers tax benefits like tax-free dividends and no long-term capital gains tax. Investing in ELSS up to Rs. 1 lakh can help save up to Rs. 33,660 in taxes annually. Equities have consistently outperformed other asset classes like bank deposits, gold, and inflation in India over the long run. India offers a growth opportunity with its strong economic growth and growing corporate profitability. ELSS provides investors access to
Brief details of oil refining,oil products and pricing #oil #refining. It is a part of Oil Management. Interested people can gather knowledge from this PPT
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed retirement savings scheme introduced in 1968. It allows individual Indian residents to save up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs per year with attractive interest rates and tax benefits. Contributions can be made for 15 years and the full amount is returned tax-free after maturity. Account holders can take loans against their balance and pre-mature withdrawals are permitted in some cases, though there are restrictions. The PPF provides a safe, tax-efficient long-term savings option for individual investors.
ELSS stands for Equity Linked Savings Scheme. These are tax-saving mutual funds that you can use to save income tax of up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C. ELSS funds have a lock-in period of 3 years and invest a majority of their portfolio in the stock market.
Tax-saving mutual funds are also known as ELSS mutual funds. You may claim tax deductions of up to Rs 1,50,000 under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act of 1961. The best investing choice in this section is an ELSS. You gain the advantage of tax reductions as well as long-term wealth creation by investing in these mutual funds.
ELSS – What are ELSS funds – Is ELSS tax free after 3 years.pdfNazim Khan
Equity Linked Saving Schemes, known as ELSS funds, let you invest for long-term objectives while saving taxes. Under Section 80c, investments made in these funds may be tax-deductible. Due to these two advantages, anyone seeking to invest up to Rs. 9,000 a month should keep their investment in this category.
A tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act is also provided by ELSS funds, giving investors the chance to invest in the stock market. The lock-in period is nevertheless one important feature of ELSS investments that buyers need to be aware of. We will discuss when investors can redeem their units and how the lock-in period affects lumpsum and SIP investments in ELSS plans in this blog article.
The main focus of ELSS is mutual funds, with a primary focus on equities. A substantial amount of its corpus is invested in stocks and similar securities. Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, ELSS provides a tax deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakh, making it a desirable choice for taxpayers seeking to reduce their tax liability while simultaneously pursuing possible capital growth.
ELSS Full Form
Equity-Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS)
Best ELSS funds: Why ELSS Funds Are Beneficial
Lock-in period of 3 years. Shortest among all tax-saving options
Invest and get a higher potential return than with standard options such as PPF
Their diverse portfolio makes sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities while lowering risk
A special feature of ELSS programs that makes them different from other mutual funds is the lock-in period. The minimum lock-in period for ELSS funds is three years. This implies that you are not allowed to redeem or withdraw your investment from an ELSS scheme for a minimum of three years after the date of your lump sum investment or, in the case of a SIP, the date of each installment.
The lock-in period is as follows if you decide to invest in ELSS through a SIP:
For SIP: In an ELSS scheme, every SIP installment is regarded as a different investment. Every SIP installment has a lock-in duration that is determined independently of the investment date for each installment. For instance, if you begin a systematic investment plan (SIP) in an ELSS fund in November 2023, the units you buy during the November 2023 installment are redeemable only three years after that date.
You can choose to redeem those units without any limitations once the three-year lock-in period for each SIP installment has passed. This enables investors to keep their liquidity and still take advantage of ELSS’s tax advantages.
Lumpsum Investment: Your full investment amount is subject to the three-year lock-in period when you make a lump-sum investment into an ELSS fund. Regardless of when you made the investment, you are unable to redeem any units prior to the lock-in period’s conclusion. Similar to SIP investments, once the three-year lock-in period for your lump-sum investment is over, you can redeem your units without any restrictions.
ELSS funds often provide the
While planning for investing in tax savings instruments, you should be focusing on your portfolio asset allocation rather than safety of returns or recent past performance.
Doubleplus_Finserve_Newsletter_October_2022.pdfBhavesh Shah
This monthly newsletter provides information on investments, market indicators, and an inspiring investment story. It discusses the positive performance of equity markets in October, with the Nifty and Sensex growing over 6%. It then details the benefits of long-term investing in India's growth over the next decade through proper asset allocation. The newsletter highlights types of mutual funds, how returns are generated, and benefits of systematic investment plans. It includes charts on past performance of assets like gold, silver, and equities. Finally, it shares the story of an investor who doubled his investment in just 6 years by choosing equity mutual funds over other assets like gold.
This document discusses various investment strategies and asset classes for growing wealth over the long term, including equities, property, bonds, asset allocation funds, and the benefits of each. It emphasizes that investing for growth requires having exposure to growth assets like equities and property through a portfolio in order to beat inflation. It also stresses the importance of patience, planning, diversification, and a long-term perspective to achieve the best returns when investing.
This monthly newsletter provides information on investments, market indicators, and an inspiring investment story. It discusses the positive performance of equity markets in October, with the Nifty growing over 6% during the month. It also provides education on mutual funds, explaining what they are, the different types of funds, how to invest through SIP, and how returns are calculated. Market indicators show the performance of different asset classes and fund categories. The inspiring story highlights how one investor doubled his investment in just 6 years by allocating funds to diversified equity mutual funds instead of gold or fixed deposits.
The monthly newsletter provides information on investments, market indicators, and an inspiring investment story. It discusses the positive performance of the stock market in October with the Nifty growing over 6%. It also provides education on mutual funds, explaining what they are, the different types of funds, how to invest through SIP, and how returns are calculated. Charts show the past performance of various asset classes like gold, real estate, and equities over long periods. An inspiring story highlights how one investor doubled his investment in just 6 years by investing in equity mutual funds instead of other assets like gold or FDs.
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Nifty started with a dull note at 16887, on 3rd October 2022 but closed at 18012
The document summarizes the key points from a newsletter sent by FundsIndia to its investors. It discusses the strong performance of equity markets in January, encouraging investors to remain invested during downturns. It also mentions Fidelity mutual funds considering strategic options like a potential sale. Additionally, it announces FundsIndia is revamping its website user interface by the end of the month.
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The document discusses the nature of investment, including its meaning and objectives. It defines investment as putting money into assets that can grow in value or produce income. The key objectives of investment are to safeguard money, grow savings, build emergency funds, secure retirement, save taxes, and fund life goals. It also discusses various types of investment options in India like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ULIPs, gold, and PPF, analyzing their associated risks and rewards. Different analysis methods for investments are also summarized, including fundamental analysis, technical analysis, top-down analysis, bottom-up analysis, portfolio analysis, and security analysis.
The document is a monthly newsletter from INVRajat Financial Services providing information on investments, market indicators, and an inspiring investment story. It discusses the company's outlook that the next decade will provide wealth creation opportunities in India. It also provides market updates on equity indices and fund categories. Additionally, it shares information on mutual funds including types of funds, returns, and systematic investment plans. It concludes with the story of an investor who doubled his investment in equity funds over six years, outperforming other assets like gold and fixed deposits.
This monthly newsletter from Navkar Financial provides information on investments, market indicators, and an inspiring investment story. It includes sections on investment knowledge discussing staying invested during volatility and different asset classes. The market indicators section shows the performance of equity markets, gold, and debt over the past month. It also provides the one-year returns of different mutual fund categories. The inspiring story describes how a client doubled his investment in equity funds over six years, outperforming the alternative of investing in gold or fixed deposits. The newsletter aims to educate investors about long-term investing for growth.
This document provides an introduction to investing and key concepts like risk and return. It explains that balancing risk and return is important for achieving financial goals. While higher risk investments offer potential for greater returns, they also carry more uncertainty. The document advocates diversifying investments across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, property and cash to reduce risk. It provides data showing how various asset classes have performed over time, with higher risk assets generally providing higher average returns but also more variability in returns. The key is choosing an appropriate mix of assets based on an individual's risk tolerance and time horizon.
The document discusses tax saving investment options for salaried individuals, comparing equity linked savings schemes (ELSS) to other traditional options like public provident fund (PPF). It notes that while PPF and other fixed options only provide fixed returns that may not beat inflation, ELSS funds have historically achieved returns of 20-24% on average over 12 years, outperforming PPF. An example shows that a Rs. 5 lakh investment in an ELSS over 5 years could yield Rs. 9-11 lakhs on average and maximum, while the same amount in PPF would yield a fixed Rs. 6 lakhs. The document encourages saving tax while also earning better returns through ELSS funds.
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Demat account is of paramount importance because the entire financial system of managing, trading, and investing in the stock market in India is now digital. Thus, Demat and trading accounts are the essential thing of the moment for providing users with an effortless experience. The same Demat account can be used for investments in stocks, a Demat account for mutual funds, a Demat account for bonds, and a Demat account for insurance in electronic form. This account helps the investor keep their investments in order and provides an easy way to purchase or sell any product they wish to trade in. A Demat account can be more than an account that holds securities. With the help of digitisation, it can contribute to transparency in the market and provide better regulation.
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A financial planner can help you in tax planningMukesh gupta
TAX PLANNING is a process by which an individual or organization come to know his financial profile, with keeping the aim of minimizing the amount of taxes paid on income.
This document provides an overview of basics of financial markets including definitions of key terms. It discusses what investment is, reasons for investing, factors to consider when investing such as risk and return. It also defines various financial instruments available for short-term and long-term investing including savings accounts, fixed deposits, mutual funds, stocks and bonds. The document also defines terms like stock exchange, equity, debt instruments, derivatives and indexes and discusses the roles of primary and secondary markets.
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The weekly commentary provides a technical analysis of the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices for the coming week, along with recommendations for trading strategies. It finds that Nifty has broken below key support levels and shows weakness, recommending short positions with targets of 5980-5985 and avoiding long positions for now. Bank Nifty is also seen as weak, with recommendations to short above 10450 and go long between 10000-10050 with targets of 10200 and 10400. The commentary also provides stock pick recommendations, analyzing Adani Enterprises and Hindalco for long positions based on technical factors like consolidation and support levels.
Nifty has been trading in a range over the last few months and is not expected to break out of this range before the January expiry on the 30th. It will be important to focus on support and resistance levels and trade according to these levels. Bank Nifty is also trading in a narrow range and may break out in either direction after the RBI policy review on the 28th. Some trading strategies are provided for both indices for Monday and Tuesday, focusing on support and resistance levels. Specific levels are given to enter long or short positions depending on where the indices open.
As part of our Investor education initiative, HDFC MF has sponsored a booklet on 'Plan Your Child's Education' which was printed and published with the current issue (December 30, 2013) of Outlook magazine.
Equities - Good investments are invariably made in bad times.Marwah Financial®
- Low P/E investments have historically delivered good returns over 3 and 5 years, but low P/E periods are only available during difficult economic times when investor sentiment is negative. [paragraph 2]
- While low P/E periods have been profitable for long-term investors, most retail investors tend to invest more when the market and P/E ratios are higher, resulting in sub-optimal returns. [paragraph 4]
- Going forward, concerns around the tapering of global quantitative easing, India's fiscal deficit and economic growth are likely to be addressed in 2014. Investing in equities over the next 6 months through systematic investment plans could help investors benefit from the current low P/E environment. [paragraph
Inverted yield curve - An investment opportunity in Fixed IncomeMarwah Financial®
The RBI took several measures in July 2013 to control volatility in the Indian rupee (INR), including capping liquidity, increasing certain reserve requirements, and conducting government security sales. As a result, short-term yields increased by 250-300 basis points and 10-year government security yields rose by around 60 basis points. The yield curve inverted for the first time in over a decade, with short-term rates higher than long-term rates. The fund recommends taking advantage of the favorable risk-reward environment across the yield curve by investing in liquid, short-term, and income/gilt funds depending on investment horizon.
Debt funds are mutual funds that invest in fixed income instruments like bonds and money market instruments. They provide regular income and are less risky than equity funds since they are less volatile. Different types of debt funds invest in instruments of varying maturities - short term, medium term, long term, etc. Factors like average maturity, liquidity, credit quality, fund size, and interest rate sensitivity should be considered while selecting a debt fund. Debt funds are suitable for investors seeking steady returns while avoiding high risk and volatility associated with equity markets.
This document provides an investment guide for new professionals. In chapter 1, N.R. Narayana Murthy writes the foreword, emphasizing principles of avoiding speculation, preferring low-cost investments, and demanding transparency from investment managers. Chapter 2 explains the importance of saving and investing to beat inflation and create wealth over the long run. Chapter 3 discusses the power of compound interest and advocates starting to invest early. It shows how small differences in returns and periods of investment can significantly impact overall returns. The document provides an overview of popular investment options in India and their risk-return profiles to help readers choose based on their risk tolerance.
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The returns are across three time periods and you would do well to first look at five- and 10-year performances and then look at the three-year return to see if the fund is still ahead. Value Research rating gives an indication of the risk-adjusted return.
1) Tata Steel is India's largest integrated steel player and one of the world's largest steel producers. It is expanding production capacity in India.
2) Technical indicators show Tata Steel has broken out of its downtrend and is poised to continue its uptrend. The stock is recommended as a buy between Rs 410-425 with a target of Rs 450-465.
3) Sun Pharma is an international specialty pharmaceutical company with a leading position in several therapeutic categories in India. It has a track record of strong sales and profit growth.
4) Technical indicators show Sun Pharma has built a base around Rs 710-725 and is poised for further gains up to Rs 770. It is
Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a vital security measure adopted by financial institutions and payment service providers. Its core purpose is to confirm that the recipient’s name matches the information provided by the sender during a banking transaction, ensuring that funds are transferred to the correct payment account.
Confirmation of Payee was built to tackle the increasing numbers of APP Fraud and in the landscape of UK banking, the spectre of APP fraud looms large. In 2022, over £1.2 billion was stolen by fraudsters through authorised and unauthorised fraud, equivalent to more than £2,300 every minute. This statistic emphasises the urgent need for robust security measures like CoP. While over £1.2 billion was stolen through fraud in 2022, there was an eight per cent reduction compared to 2021 which highlights the positive outcomes obtained from the implementation of Confirmation of Payee. The number of fraud cases across the UK also decreased by four per cent to nearly three million cases during the same period; latest statistics from UK Finance.
In essence, Confirmation of Payee plays a pivotal role in digital banking, guaranteeing the flawless execution of banking transactions. It stands as a guardian against fraud and misallocation, demonstrating the commitment of financial institutions to safeguard their clients’ assets. The next time you engage in a banking transaction, remember the invaluable role of CoP in ensuring the security of your financial interests.
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What Lessons Can New Investors Learn from Newman Leech’s Success?Newman Leech
Newman Leech's success in the real estate industry is based on key lessons and principles, offering practical advice for new investors and serving as a blueprint for building a successful career.
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China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
How to Invest in Cryptocurrency for Beginners: A Complete GuideDaniel
Cryptocurrency is digital money that operates independently of a central authority, utilizing cryptography for security. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments (fiat currencies), cryptocurrencies are decentralized and typically operate on a technology called blockchain. Each cryptocurrency transaction is recorded on a public ledger, ensuring transparency and security.
Cryptocurrencies can be used for various purposes, including online purchases, investment opportunities, and as a means of transferring value globally without the need for intermediaries like banks.
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
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The eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, a strategic collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank, represents a significant advancement in India's digital financial landscape. Spearheaded by Abhay Bhutada, MD of Poonawalla Fincorp, the card leverages deep customer insights to offer tailored features such as no joining fees, movie ticket offers, and rewards on UPI transactions. IndusInd Bank's solid banking infrastructure and digital integration expertise ensure seamless service delivery in today's fast-paced digital economy. With a focus on meeting the growing demand for digital financial services, the card aims to cater to tech-savvy consumers and differentiate itself through unique features and superior customer service, ultimately poised to make a substantial impact in India's digital financial services space.
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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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13 Jun 24 ILC Retirement Income Summit - slides.pptxILC- UK
ILC's Retirement Income Summit was hosted by M&G and supported by Canada Life. The event brought together key policymakers, influencers and experts to help identify policy priorities for the next Government and ensure more of us have access to a decent income in retirement.
Contributors included:
Jo Blanden, Professor in Economics, University of Surrey
Clive Bolton, CEO, Life Insurance M&G Plc
Jim Boyd, CEO, Equity Release Council
Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation
Nida Broughton, Co-Director of Economic Policy, Behavioural Insights Team
Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings, and Ageing, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Age
Tom Evans, Managing Director of Retirement, Canada Life
Steve Groves, Chair, Key Retirement Group
Tish Hanifan, Founder and Joint Chair of the Society of Later life Advisers
Sue Lewis, ILC Trustee
Siobhan Lough, Senior Consultant, Hymans Robertson
Mick McAteer, Co-Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre
Stuart McDonald MBE, Head of Longevity and Democratic Insights, LCP
Anusha Mittal, Managing Director, Individual Life and Pensions, M&G Life
Shelley Morris, Senior Project Manager, Living Pension, Living Wage Foundation
Sarah O'Grady, Journalist
Will Sherlock, Head of External Relations, M&G Plc
Daniela Silcock, Head of Policy Research, Pensions Policy Institute
David Sinclair, Chief Executive, ILC
Jordi Skilbeck, Senior Policy Advisor, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms, former Chair, Work & Pensions Committee
Nigel Waterson, ILC Trustee
Jackie Wells, Strategy and Policy Consultant, ILC Strategic Advisory Board
4. GROWTH PLUS TA
ELSS
Sail the equity market with the benefit of tax saving
and forced lock-in to meet your long-term goals
W
e work tirelessly through the year to make our life
better for the present as well as the future, but
strangely, when it comes to tax-saving, we wait till
the last minute to decide where to invest and how
much? And more often than not, we either end up investing in
an instrument which gives low return or has a longer lock-in
period. The other scenario is that of overloading our investment
portfolio with the same asset class. As a matter of fact, most of
us invest in tax-saving instruments just for the sake of saving on
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AX SAVINGS WITH
our taxes. If we invest in tax-saving instruments with proper
planning, not only will our investments fetch us a good return,
but also help us achieve our major financial goals such as one’s
own marriage, children’s needs, owning a home and retirement.
However, the choice hinges on our risk appetite, tax bracket and
whether there is a need for regular income. Equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) can be the product for you given its threeAN INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
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6. year lock-in period and returns linked to the equity market.
BENEFITS OF EQUITY INVESTING
We all want to enjoy our life. While some want to enjoy it
with family and friends, others want to retreat to some quiet
place. But what most of us fail to consider is that fulfillment of
any vision requires careful planning and, that too, right from
the start. And it is here that investment in right instruments
come into play, for they can fetch you better returns.
As an asset class, equity can provide high returns, but they
also come with their fair share of risks. The challenge lies in
understanding the behaviour of equity markets over a long
period of time—not a year or three years, but over a decade
or even more. Despite some volatility, equity has delivered
the best return in the long run. In the last 10 years, the average return from equity funds has been quite impressive. So,
if you are investing for your long-term financial goals, then
you must have equity in your portfolio. But in the short run,
it’s a risky asset class. As we have seen in the last few years,
stockmarket volatility could lead to capital erosion from your
equity investment.
Also, in order to create wealth over the long term, one
needs to put savings into assets that can deliver higher than
inflation returns. Else, inflation will eat into the returns and
won’t help you in accumulating a corpus. Whatever be your
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risk profile or the quantum of savings, it’s imperative to use
equity-backed investment products to nullify the effect of inflation, especially over the long term. The veracity of using
equity to meet long-term goals have been proven time and
again. Studies done in the past have shown that equity has
delivered higher inflation-adjusted return than any other
asset class over the longer horizon. The underlying message
here is the time horizon; the longer one remains invested in
equities, the better is the return. The advantage comes from
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8. the power of compounding because the earlier you start investing, the more time your money gets to grow. If you start
saving early, even in small amounts, it will help you build a
sizeable savings portfolio. The rule is to invest regularly and
keep reinvesting the returns so that your earnings also help
in fetching more returns.
A first-time investor in equities should ideally start with
equity mutual funds (MFs). Jumping into the stockmarkets
with little or no knowhow may not be the right thing to do.
An early start to investing with equity MFs also inculcates a
disciplined habit of investing. Stockmarkets remain volatile
in the short-to-medium term but average out over the longer horizon. An investor having seen the ups and down of
such market remains poised for the long haul and is largely
undisturbed with such frequent fluctuations. And most importantly, mistakes made during the initial days of investing
helps one learn the basics of investment that come to one’s
aid in the later stages of life. That said, one can even take to
equity investing with ELSS. They offer market-linked return
and have a shorter lock-in period and also offer a cost-effective way for the small investor to access equity markets.
WHAT IS ELSS AND HOW IT HELPS?
Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) launched by mutual
funds are open-ended schemes having a lock-in period of three
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years (with no assured returns) and are formulated as per
the notification dated 28 December 1992 as amended on 22
December 1998 and the notification dated 3 November 2005
as amended on 13 December 2005 issued by the Department
of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Further, the Ministry of Finance vide its press release dated 11 November 2005 stated that the Central Board of Direct
Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that investment made on or after 1
April 2005 in the schemes which are in accordance with ELSS
1992 or ELSS 1992 as amended in 1998 are also eligible for
tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income tax Act, 1961.
Investment in ELSS helps one in planning one’s taxes, thereby reducing the tax burden. ELSS investments reduce the
taxable income corresponding to the amount invested and,
thereby reduces the tax liability of the investor under Section
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10. 80C. As the name suggests, ELSS is a savings scheme that is
linked to equity. Investment avenues for your savings can be
a mix of various asset classes such as equity, debt, gold, real
estate and so on. An ELSS is an MF scheme, which is similar
to any diversified equity MF scheme that routes your investments into the equity markets. Like any other MF scheme, an
ELSS is also managed by professionals known as fund mangers. This helps small investors in accessing the equity market
and also save taxes at a reasonable cost.
INVESTMENT WITH SMALLER AMOUNT
ELSS allows the investor to buy units under a scheme with
a minimum investible amount of `500 and in multiples of
`500 thereafter. Investments can either be in lump sum or
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through the system investment plan (SIP) route. But, considering the volatility in the stockmarkets, it is better to invest in
ELSS through the SIP route. You get to make your investments
in the equity markets with a smaller amount and because the
investment is in an ELSS, you also save taxes. As such one
cannot define the right time to invest in equity MF scheme or
ELSS through SIP. There is no maximum investment cap, but
the tax advantage in ELSS is only up to `1 lakh. ELSS is part of
the Section 80C instruments which are cumulatively eligible
for a deduction from income up to `1 lakh.
THE COST FACTOR
Every investment has a cost attached to it. However, after the
capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Sebi) abolished the entry load on all MF schemes in
2009, one doesn’t have to pay any upfront load on one’s investment. That said, there is still a transaction charge on your
investment if you are a first time mutual fund investor and
wish to invest through a broker. This could be up to `150 if
your investment amount is `10,000 in a year. But if you invest directly with the fund houses, there is no charge on your
investment. Still, you will have to bear an indirect cost known
as recurring expenses on your investment. In simple terms,
the net asset value (NAV) declared by the funds are adjusted
and reduced by this percentage on a regular basis. Theoretically, the recurring expenses chargeable could be up to 3 per
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12. cent per annum of the average assets of the scheme. However,
in practice, such expenses would rarely exceed 2.50 per cent.
This is because of competition and regulations that require
such charges to be on a sliding scale and is based on factors
such as average assets. Recurring expense includes expenses
incurred on the investment management and advisory fees,
expenses towards brokerage, registrar, marketing, fees of custodian, auditors, trustees and certain other expenses as well.
As per directives from Sebi, mutual funds have introduced
Direct Plan for investors who purchase or subscribe units
in a scheme directly (i.e., not routed through a distributor)
effective 1 January 2013. Direct Plan shall have a lower expense ratio excluding distribution expenses, commission, etc.
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Also, no commission for distribution of units will be paid or
charged under Direct Plan.
ALL ABOUT ELSS—OPTIONS, LOCK-INS
Options. The ELSS funds available may either be the on-going funds which declare their NAVs on a regular basis, or the
new ones, called the new fund offer (NFO), which are in the
process of mobilising funds from investors and will declare
their NAV in future.
As an investor, you can either choose the growth or the dividend option. Some funds also have the dividend re-investment
facility. For making an ELSS investment, you first have to decide on the mode of investment, either lump sum or through
SIP and then choose the growth or the dividend option.
A growth option allows capital appreciation due to the compounding nature of the investment while the dividend payout
option provides liquidity. To some investors, this is a good option as an ELSS has a mandatory three-year lock-in period.
The dividend from the ELSS investment can be invested in
other investment options, either equity or debt, depending
upon the rebalancing needs of the investor’s portfolio and,
thereby, reduce the risk in the overall investment plan. From
the tax perspective, both the dividend and the growth options are equally efficient as the dividends are tax-free. As far
as dividend reinvestment goes, investors should avoid it. One
cannot change the investment option midway in a fund with
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14. a lock-in period. Thus, if you were to choose the dividend reinvestment option, there will be incremental lock-in of three
years on the dividend reinvested and no tax deduction can be
claimed on such re-invested dividend.
At present, all ELSS available are open-ended and so, provide
the flexibility to invest or withdraw (subject to the completion
of lock-in period) at any time during the year, without being
restricted to any specified time period. In effect, this helps the
investor manage his/her cash flow better. The funds that become open-ended three years into their purchase by an investor allow the investor to continue with his or her investment
and redeem it as per the market condition. However, in the
event of death of the unitholder, the legal heir, subject to production of the requisite documentary evidence, will be able to
redeem the investment only after the completion of one year
or any time thereafter, from the date of allotment of units to
the deceased unit holder.
Lock-in. Investments in an ELSS have a lock-in period of
three years and there is no option to exit early. The lock-in
prevents early withdrawal of your investment and helps your
money grow over a period of time. Experts have always advocated a long-term view for investment in equities. The lock-in
sees to it that you ignore short-term market fluctuations and
remain focused on creating wealth in the longer-term. Besides, when compared to other tax-saving instruments, such
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as the National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Public Provident Fund (PPF), which have lock-ins of six and 15 years, respectively, a three-year exit restriction is on the shorter side.
The lock-in also lends an element of stability to ELSS portfolios. Since corporate money is kept out, these schemes don’t
have to deal with sudden, large-scale redemptions. As a result, ELSS tends to have a more stable corpus and an optimum
corpus size, which encourages better fund management.
Due to this lock-in-period, the Asset under Management
(AUM) remains more stable and the cash flow is more predictable and also leaves fund managers with less burden of managing redemption. This provides the fund manager with greater
freedom to perform. The fund manager can take a medium- tolong-term view on certain stocks; this helps in improving the
returns from the schemes. The lock-in-period of three years in
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16. ELSS also allows the investor to become more disciplined and
realise the true potential of the investment made.
The asset allocation is as per the ELSS guidelines. The funds
are typically invested in equities, cumulative convertible preference shares and fully convertible debentures and bonds of
companies in the 80-100 per cent range and up to 20 per
cent for debt and money market instruments. The asset allocation in itself speaks for the big tilt towards the equity market. Therefore, ELSS is well-poised to deliver better returns.
Liquidity. The units of ELSS plans have a lock-in of three
years from the date of their allotment. These units can be redeemed i.e., sold back to the fund house on every business day,
at the redemption price, three years after their allotment.
HOW TO CHOOSE ELSS SCHEME- MARKET CAPS,
SCHEME OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE
Before selecting an ELSS, ensure that your investment takes
into account your risk profile and the overall asset allocation
of your portfolio. Remember that higher returns from ELSS
come with higher-risk, for the simple reason that the investments are market-linked. These schemes are suitable for investors willing to take higher risk for better returns from their
tax-saving investments.
Choose funds with a longer performance history and trackrecord for investments. The longer the performance history,
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the longer time a fund has to test its mettle in various market situations. That would also make it easier for the investor to evaluate consistency in a fund’s performance. The
performance of the fund should be compared with that of its
benchmark and peers. An investor should also assess the risk
and return strategy of the fund and take a call on whether
he is comfortable with it. Fund houses with strong and established processes and the ones that focus on fund management
teams rather than star fund managers are better.
The focus of the fund’s portfolio to different segments of the
market, such as large-, mid- and small-cap, gives an indication of the volatility that an investor can expect in a fund.
However, majority of the ELSS are inclined towards large-cap
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18. stocks as far as portfolio building is concerned. Also the threeyear lock-in reduces the risk in equity investing to a great extent and allows the fund manager to choose stocks with longterm potential without liquidity concerns. One should also
look at the type of fund management style ELSS funds carry
and whether they invest in value or growth stocks. The biggest advantage of an ELSS is that it allows investors to choose
products according to their risk appetite. The suitability of a
fund depends upon the compatibility of the fund’s strategy
with the risk appetite of the investor.
HOW MANY ELSS SCHEMES SHOULD ONE HAVE?
There is no fixed rule to this. Around 2-3 schemes can be a
part of your portfolio depending on your investment amount.
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It helps you diversify across different fund managers too. Too
much of them could be a deterrent as well. Managing them
and tracking them will be difficult. Besides, there could be
overlaps in the stocks they hold, thus reducing the advantage
of a concentrated portfolio. Have a look at their individuals
portfolios to determine the mid-cap or the large-cap focus of
the funds and then take a decision.
HOW LONG TO REMAIN INVESTED IN ELSS
Ideally, there is no maximum limit on the time horizon you
can remain invested with the fund. However, once the threeyear lock-in period is over, you need to closely monitor the
scheme’s performance. If it is at par with other open-ended
equity schemes, you can remain invested with the scheme.
But if the scheme is lagging on performance, you can switch
to better performing equity saving schemes.
Also, if your existing investment has completed three years
and you have to invest again for the current year, you may like
to reinvest the corpus in the same scheme to get the tax benefit
of the current year without having to make any additional investment provided the scheme performance is at par with its
peers. If your ELSS investment made in the past is about to mature in the next 3-6 months, you need to decide carefully. Once
you complete three years in an ELSS, review your investment.
After all, one of your objectives (the tax deduction) has been
met. Tax laws don’t allow a rollover for claiming benefit under
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20. Section 80C. They insist on fresh investments. So, evaluate your
“matured” ELSS investment as a normal equity investment and
base your decision to stay on or exit on your perception of the
market and the need for funds. You could either liquidate all or
partial units. But if you don’t require funds urgently, postpone
liquidation to few more months.
ELSS TAX BENEFITS— INCLUDING FOR SIP MODE
Lump sum or in instalments. You may either invest in
lump sum or choose the SIP mode. Identifying the scheme and
starting a SIP would ensure that the investor benefits from lower acquisition costs through rupee cost averaging in a volatile
stockmarket. Investing periodically also spreads the burden.
However, remember that each instalment will be subject to
a three-year lock-in. So, if you enroll in a three-year SIP and
invest systematically every month for three years, you will get
your entire proceeds only after six years (after your last instalment at the end of the third year completes three years).
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ELSS
When you start working, the savings for tax-saving investments could typically be your entire savings, as the expenses
are pretty high at this stage of your life. Like the rest of your
working life, during this period too, your provident fund savings will by default take up some portion of the total deduc-
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tion under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. During this stage of your life, since you are likely to be without
major responsibilities or liabilities, you can take risks with
your investment such as those involved in equity MFs. This is
why many financial experts recommend investing in ELSS of
MFs. With ELSS, you can invest even amounts as less as `500
every month in equity MFs through SIPs.
ROLE OF ELSS IN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
As discussed earlier, it’s best not to own more than 2-3 ELSS
in one’s portfolio. Also, ELSS should be treated as part of the
overall portfolio and not merely as a tax-saving instrument.
By keeping a few strategies in mind, an investor can make the
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Keeping financial goals in mind. Every ELSS adopts different stock picking strategies. Some schemes maintain a largecap focus and are suitable for investors who have a lower risk
profile. On the other hand, funds that have greater exposure to
small- and mid-cap stocks fit the portfolio of an investor willing
to take a higher degree of risk. Ignoring this aspect could lead
to a mismatch between the fund and the investor’s profile.
Diversify among styles. The role of ELSS in a portfolio is
restricted to providing tax benefits without compromising on
the return. It cannot form the core of your MF portfolio. A
portfolio should at most stick to two ELSS with varying investment styles in the market if one wishes to diversity.
USING ELSS FOR LIFE GOALS—MARRIAGE,
CHILD’S FUTURE, HOME BUYING & RETIREMENT
Investors can use ELSS investment to fulfil their life goals, such
as their children’s future, retirement planning and home buying. The only thing one needs to do is link his or her goals with
the time horizon left for each specific goal. As a rule of thumb,
an investor should focus on the tenure left for each goal rather
than his or her risk profile. For instance if one is married, his
or her income would have gone up further and so would have
their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) deduction. This would
leave the investor with lesser elbow room for making invest-
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ments under Section 80C of the
Income Tax Act, 1961. If possible, one should increase them
to exhaust the Section 80C limit. In case of a double income
households, one should ensure
that most of the tax-saving investments is from the income in
the higher tax slab. If both the
incomes are in the highest tax
slab, the risk-taking capability
is higher. This means that such
working couple should invest
more in ELSS, besides both of
them investing in PPF. This corpus can either be utilised for
funding the retirement expenses or for the children’s future.
Also, a child’s education, his or her wedding, buying a
house, or retirement require planning as these are long-term
goals. As such, they will require disciplined investing on your
part. Besides, you should also ignore booking profits for the
short-term or else you could end up losing on the compounding effect on your long-term investments. It is here that the
lock-in associated with ELSS comes handy and prevents the
investor from booking profit for the short-term.
Even a person nearing retirement or one who has already
retired, may invest in ELSS, if he or she has an appetite to take
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24. slightly higher risk to get better return.
As one nears retirement, one typically likes to invest in options that don’t have lock-ins. It is better to keep investing in
existing investments such as PPF and better still, to increase
the contribution to ones EPF since one will be getting the
money shortly and, also to give further impetus to the compounding effect.
As such, plan your investments in ELSS keeping in consideration the year you will be retiring. Remember that you need
to remain invested in equity even in your retirement years to
take care of inflation.
When you are retired, your obligations under Section 80C
might not be much. In addition to fixed income tax savers
such as Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) and others, if
you need to save taxes, you may still look at ELSS. The key is
to ensure that not all of your investments are in fixed income
investments since they won’t help you combat inflation.
The two facets that makes the ELSS plans stands apart from
a normal diversified equity plan is the tax-saving feature and
their link with the equity market and, because they are equity-linked, always remember that there is a certain amount of
risk involved: equity schemes are not for the weak-hearted.
Ultimately, you are the best judge of where to invest and
what suits your portfolio best. Let us leave you with one last
thought. If you are planning to invest lump sum in ELSS don’t
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wait till the last minute. Whenever the stockmarket falls by
5-10 per cent, invest some part of it during every correction
to capitalise on the potential uptrend. However, it is better to
invest using a systematic investment plan (SIP) that reduces
the average cost of your holding in a volatile market.
COMMON MYTHS TO AVOID
There are some common myths always associated with ELSS
investments. That needs to be avoided. Some of the common
myths are that low NAV funds are cheaper, dividend declaration in next week or so on, short-term investments, etc. These
three are the most common tricks MF distributors use to lure
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26. investors. However, this does not hold true. Buying last year’s
top performer is the only criteria that many investors use to
select a scheme for inclusion into their portfolio. The conditions that made a fund an outperformer during a particular
period may not exist in the subsequent years. A fund’s performance should be tested for consistency across time periods
and then selected if it matches the investor’s need profile.
So while investing in ELSS, you should look at long-term
performance track record of the scheme, say 3-5 years rather
than their short-term performance or lower NAV. Also, if you
are looking for dividend options, a dividend declaration any
time soon should not be the only criteria. There could be a
possibility that a good performing fund might not be declaring dividend soon at the time of your investment. However, in
the future, it may declare dividend and also reward you handsomely in the long-run in terms of its performance.
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