The document compares ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) and mutual funds for investment and insurance. It shows that ULIPs have higher entry loads, administration charges, and mortality charges, resulting in around 2.5% less money actually being invested compared to investing in ELSS (equity linked saving schemes) and buying term insurance separately. Additionally, in the event of death early on, the family would receive a higher payout from ELSS and term insurance than just the ULIP sum assured. Therefore, the document concludes that ELSS and term insurance provides more benefits to the investor compared to opting for a ULIP.