Thumb Rules of Investing
ELSS is the only type of mutual fund investment scheme that offers
investment andtax-saving features. ELLS funds mainly invest in equity and
equity-linked securities such as listed shares. It is the only mutual
fundthat is eligible for a tax rebate. You can claim up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs of
tax rebate every year by investing inELSS Mutual Funds as per the provision
of Section 80C of the Indian Income Tax Act,1961.
There is no upper limit to the amount of money you can invest in ELSS Funds.
You can even invest an amount assmall as INR 500 in the beginning. The
performance of ELSS Funds is influenced mainly by market volatility
andhence, does not offer any guaranteed profits. As such, you must consider
its past performance and conductextensive research before investing.
What are the features of ELSS Funds?
- Lock-in period
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There is no maximum tenure for investment. However, there is a mandatory
three-year lock-in period thatyou must consider. You cannot withdraw
your investment during these three years.
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Diversified investment
A minimum of 80% of your total amount is invested in equity and equity-oriented share after carefulconsideration, whereas the remaining 20% is invested in debt and hybrid funds. This diversificationhelps mitigate the risks associated with equity investments..
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Professional management
ELSS investments are undertaken by professional fund managers with years of fund management experiencelike all mutual funds. Such managers have adequate knowledge about the past performance of the funds,thus ensuring that your investment is in safe hands.
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Investment options
You ca invest in ELSS funds in two ways - as a lump sum investment or via the Systematic InvestmentPlan or SIP method. The latter is ideal for people who wish to invest as low as INR 100-500 (dependingon the fund house).
PGIM India Asset Management Private Limited
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All the Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customers) process. Investor should deal only with the Registered Mutual Funds (RMF). For more info on KYC, RMF and procedure to lodge/redress any complaints, visit https://www.pgimindiamf.com/ieid.
MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET RISKS, READ ALL SCHEME RELATED DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY. Read more
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