Wondering if you did the right thing with your mutual fund investments?
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
If you want his advice on your mutual fund investments, please mail your questions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line, 'Mutual Fund Query', along with your name, and Omkeshwar will offer his unbiased views.
Theses are Omkeshwar Singh's recommendations: As a general rule to investing, you may continue with 4- and 5-star rated funds, while the rest may need a re-look.
Anoop Adhikari: I do a regular investment per month of Rs 8000 as SIP in mutual funds. The fund currently I am holding are:
1. HDFC Top 100 Fund -Rs 2000
2. ICICI prudential value discovery fund -Rs 1000
3. ICICI prudential blue chip fund - Rs 1000
4. HDFC Hybrid equity fund - Rs 1000
5. SBI blue chip fund - Rs 1000
6. SBI Small cap fund - Rs 1000
7. Mirae asset large cap fund - Rs 1000
I have invested Rs 214,372 till now and my market value is Rs 230,213 which means my annual return is 8.8 per cent. Shall I continue to invest in the above fund or shall I switch to some other better fund as per your advice and what will be my capital if I continue to invest for next 7 years as my current age is 43 years and I wish to invest till my age reach 50.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Anoop Adhikari | ||
| 1. Hdfc Top 100 Fund -Rs 2000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| 2. Icici prudential value discovery fund -Rs 1000 | Equity - Value Fund | 3 |
| 3. Icici prudential blue chip fund- Rs 1000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| 4. Hdfc Hybrid equity fund - Rs 1000 | Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 5 |
| 5. SBI blue chip fund - Rs 1000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| 6. SBI Small cap fund - Rs 1000 | Equity - Small cap Fund | 3 |
| 7. Mirae asset large cap fund - Rs 1000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:
Equity - Large Cap Funds:
Equity - Small cap Fund:
Equity - Value Fund:
Suman Ghosh: I am a moderate risk taker & I have invested in some mutual fund through SIP from last one year. List of mutual funds are given below:
Omkeshwar Singh:
ELSS:
1. Mirae Asset Tax Saver
2. Axis Long Term Equity Fund.
Large Cap:
1. HDFC Top 100 Fund-DP-Growth
2. Axis Blue Chip Fund- Direct
3. RELIANCE LARGE CAP FUND
Large Cap & Mid Cap:
1. DSP Equity Opportunities Fund - Direct
2. Mirae Asset emerging blue Chip Fund
Multi Cap:
1. Axis 25 Focused Fund
2. SBI Magnum Multi Cap Fund-Dir G
3. ABSL Equity Fund - Growth-DIRECT
4. Kotak Standard Multi Cap Fund
5. SBI focused equity fund
Mid Cap:
1. ICICI Mid Cap Fund Plan - Direct
2. L&T Mid Cap Fund
Small Cap:
1. SBI Small Cap Fund Dir Growth
Suman Ghosh: Of these listed mutual funds, Mid Cap & small cap is not performing well. Should I continue with same mutual fund or SIP? Switch to another mutual fund or stop not performing mutual fund. Is there any other good performing mutual fund? Please suggest. I will be thankful to you.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Suman Ghosh | ||
| ELSS: | ||
| 1. Mirae Asset Tax Saver | Equity - ELSS | 4 |
| 2. Axis Long Term Equity Fund. | Equity - ELSS | 5 |
| Large Cap: | ||
| 1. HDFC Top 100 Fund-DP-Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| 2. Axis Blue Chip Fund- Direct | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 5 |
| 3. RELIANCE LARGE CAP FUND | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| LargeCap & Mid Cap | ||
| 1. DSP Equity Opportunities Fund - Direct | Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund | 4 |
| 2. Mirae Asset emerging blue Chip Fund | Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund | 4 |
| Multi Cap: | ||
| 1. Axis 25 Focused Fund | Equity - Focused Fund | 5 |
| 2. SBI Magnum Multi Cap Fund-Dir G | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 4 |
| 3. ABSL Equity Fund - Growth-DIRECT | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 4 |
| 4. KotakStandardMulti Cap Fund | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 4 |
| 5. SBI focused equity fund | Equity - Focused Fund | 5 |
| Mid Cap: | ||
| 1. ICICI Mid Cap Fund Plan -Direct | Equity - Mid Cap Fund | 2 |
| 2. L&T Mid Cap Fund | Equity - Mid Cap Fund | 3 |
| Smallcap:- | ||
| 1. SBI Small Cap Fund Dir Growth | Equity - Small cap Fund | 3 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:
Equity - Small cap Fund
Equity - Mid Cap Fund:
Thiruvengadam Chellaswami: I have started my SIP in the following equities. I am a novice when it comes to stocks/MFs. Based on browsing through I started investing on the below. Let me know your valuable suggestion.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Thiruvengadam Chellaswami | ||
| Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth – Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund - Direct Plan – Growth | Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund | 4 |
| ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund - Direct Plan – Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| SBI Blue Chip Fund - Direct Plan – Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| CanaraRobeco Blue Chip Equity Fund - Direct Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| Axis BluechipFundDirect Growth-Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 5 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:
Equity - Large Cap Fund:
Parmodh Singla: I am investing in ABSL Small Cap and Nippon Small Cap funds with SIP since 2017. Please suggest if I should continue or shift to any other fund.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Parmodh Singla | ||
| ABSL Small Cap | Equity - Small cap Fund | 2 |
| Nippon Small Cap | Equity - Small cap Fund | 2 |
Omkeshwar Singh: These MFs can be considered:
Equity - Small cap Fund:
Snehasis Sengupta: I have following MFs:
Please advise if it will give benefits after investment of 5-10 years period. What will be return approx? Whether to switch to other fund or not?
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Snehasis Sengupta | ||
| HDFC SMALL CAP FUND-REGULAR GROWTH PLAN | Equity - Small cap Fund | 2 |
| L&T MID CAP FUND-REGULAR PLAN GROWTH | Equity - Mid Cap Fund | 3 |
| NIPPON INDIA LARGE CAP FUND GROWTH PLAN | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| MIRAE ASSET LARGE CAP FUND-GROWTH OPTION | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 star schemes and for rest These MFs can be considered:
Equity - Small Cap Fund:
Equity - Mid Cap Fund:
Ameet Naik: I am investing in following MF funds. Please confirm whether I should continue:
Also suggest best option funds in large cap fund.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Ameet Naik | ||
| ICICI Prudential Blue-chip Fund - Direct Plan | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Advantage Fund - Growth-Regular Plan | Equity - Large & Mid Cap Fund | 4 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Growth-Direct Plan | Equity - Small cap Fund | 2 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:
Equity - Large Cap Fund:
Equity - Small cap Fund:
Manish Chugh: I am a salaried person investing Rs 12000 in SIPs of following three MFs for last two years. Kindly suggest whether to continue in these three schemes or to exit. So far there is no growth in amount invested.
1. HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund - Regular plan growth
2. L&T India Value Fund – growth
3. SBI Magnum Global Fund - Regular Plan – Growth
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Manish Chugh | ||
| 1. HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund - Regular plan growth | Equity - Value Fund | 3 |
| 2. L&T India Value Fund - growth | Equity - Value Fund | 4 |
| 3. SBI Magnum Global Fund - Regular Plan - Growth | Equity - Thematic Fund - MNC | 4 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 star schemes; for Equity - Value Fund below can be considered:
Equity - Value Fund:
Vangapandu Haranathbabu: I HAVE KOTAK CORPORATE BOND FUND GROWTH. SHALL I KEEP IT OR EXIT? KINDLY ADVISE.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Vangapandu Haranathbabu | ||
| KOTAK CORPORATE BOND FUND GROWTH | Debt - Corporate Bond Fund | 4 |
Omkeshwar Singh: Please continue
Manoj Navagamiya: Can you suggest right now which MF scheme/sector for long term investment can generate 11-15 CAGR?
Omkeshwar Singh: The top rated schemes across Equity schemes at fair value are as under, you may invest also invest as a basket of funds...
Multi Cap:
Mid Cap:
Focused:
Large & Mid Cap: Tata Large & Mid Cap Growth
Large Cap:
Small Cap:
Sovan: I have been investing for past 6 years and here is the list of investments that I have done so far. Please suggest if I should continue investing in same manner or need to do any changes in the portfolio. Where should I invest given the volatility of the market under current scenario?
1. SBI Blue Chip Fund-Regular Plan-Growth (one through SIP, and another through lump-sum; just above 2 years of investment)
2. SBI Mgnum Global Fund-Regular Plan-Growth (SIP)
3. SBI Equity Hybrid Fund-Regular Plan-Growth (SIP)
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Sovan | ||
| 1. SBI Blue Chip Fund-Regular Plan-Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
| 2. SBI Mgnum Global Fund-Regular Plan-Growth (SIP) | Equity - Thematic Fund - MNC | 4 |
| 3. SBI Equity Hybrid Fund-Regular Plan-Growth (SIP) | Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 5 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for Large Cap Fund These MFs can be considered:
Large Cap:
Raj Kumar Saaganeria: I want to invest 10,000 per month through SIPs for 3 to 5 years. Please suggest in which funds should I invest and SIP amount per month.
Omkeshwar Singh: The top rated schemes across Equity schemes at fair value are as under, you may invest as also invest as per your requirement or even create a basket of funds…
Multi Cap:
Mid Cap:
Focused:
Large & Mid Cap: Tata Large & Mid Cap Growth
Large Cap:
Small Cap:
Deepak Suri: I have a lump sum investment in in following MUTUAL FUNDS. Please advice whether i should exit or remain invested
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Deepak Suri | ||
| ABSL Frontline equity fund - Direct –Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| Franklin India Equity Fund- Direct- Growth | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 3 |
| HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund-Direct –Growth | Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 5 |
| HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund -Regular- Growth | Equity - Value Fund | 3 |
| ICICI Pru Balanced Advantage fund- regular-Growth | Hybrid - Balanced Advantage | 5 |
| ICICI Pru value discovery Fund- Regular-Growth | Equity - Value Fund | 3 |
| SBI Bluechip Fund-Direct- Growth | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 3 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for the rest you can consider these:
Equity - Value Fund:
Equity Multi Cap:
Jiban Chandra Das: I have invested in following SIPs Rs 3000 in sbi magnum taxgain; Rs 5000 in DSP black Rock; 5000 in axis long term equity elss & Rs 5000 in axis bluechip; Rs 5000 in Absl balanced 95. Is my investment diversified? I want to stop absl 95. What other fund shall I choose for investing Rs 5000 per month?
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Jiban Chandra Das | ||
| sbi magnum taxgain | Equity - ELSS | 3 |
| DSP black Rock | (scheme name not mentioned) | |
| axis long term equity elss | Equity - ELSS | 5 |
| axis bluechip | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 5 |
| Absl balanced 95 | Hybrid - Balanced Advantage | 4 |
Omkeshwar Singh:
Equity – ELSS:
Multi Cap:
Mid Cap:
Focused:
Large & Mid Cap: Tata Large & Mid Cap Growth
Large Cap:
Small Cap:
Rakesh Banga: I am investing in mutual funds for last 5 years and currently have SIP running as below:
All under 'Growth' option. I can put additional Rs 4000 pm in SIP. Please advise options. My age is 50 years so horizon of 5 - 7 years is fine.
| Name of the Fund | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Rakesh Banga | ||
| · HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund - Rs 5000 | Hybrid - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 5 |
| · UTI Mastershare - Rs 4000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| · UTI Equity Fund - Rs 2000 | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 5 |
| · UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Rs 2000 | Equity - Dividend Yield Fund | 5 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You have decent portfolio, please continue
Rahul Kulkarni: I would like to know if I should continue with below MFs. And If I need to discontinue/add with any fund. Please suggest alternate funds. All funds I am investing since 3 years. Target is wealth creation in 8-10 years investment.
| Rahul Kulkarni | Category | RankMF Star Rating |
| Axis Long Term Equity Fund: Rs5000 | Equity - ELSS | 5 |
| Aditya Birla Sun life frontline equity fund: Rs4000 | Equity - Large Cap Fund | 4 |
| HDFC Balanced Equity Fund: Rs4000 | Equity - Multi Cap Fund | 4 |
| Franklin India focused equity fund: Rs2000 | Equity - Focused Fund | 2 |
Omkeshwar Singh: You may please continue with 4 and 5 star schemes; for Equity - Focused Fund remaining below can be considered
Focused:
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, can be reached at omkeshwar@samco.in
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