Success in ELSS investment is primarily a function of time rather than timing, Gagrani said, advising investors to opt for a systematic investment plan (SIPs) in ELSS to mitigate the impact of market timing on long-term returns.
Experts anticipate the repo rate cut to happen in the monetary policy committee (MPC) meet in August. And once rate cuts start, lower bond yields will follow. And when bond yields go south, the bond prices would increase proportionately.
The total number of SIP accounts touched 7.63 crore in December 2023, out of which, 40.3 lakh were added in one month alone. It was for the first time that 40 lakh new SIP accounts were added in a month.
There are two key reasons of locking your savings at the current interest rate. One, the interest rates have reached the peak as a result of the RBI’s monetary policy. Second, these rates may see a decline towards the end of this calendar year.
As small cap funds tend to grow faster during a bull run, it is important to check the portfolio for risky stocks and consider reallocating towards large caps or debt funds.
Investors are expected to prioritise their risk appetite, time horizon, past performance, fund’s size and diversification before starting to invest in a mutual fund. We explain each of them in detail here