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How SIP Calculator Can Help You?

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  www.investonline.in  website provides a tool known as an easy-to-use SIP calculator for comparing different plan options. You can use SIP calculator to gauge the potential returns your capital will get in future. Example: If you invest ₹1,000 in a ₹50 per unit SIP, what kind of returns will you see? You can select a 5-year rolling return for your calculation. The result shows an expected growth rate of around 12% per annum for the ₹1,000 investment. The longer the period, the higher the returns. The tool calculates returns as a percentage. If your contribution is made for a 15-year period, the estimated return on your investment will be in the range of 15.5% to 17.7%. This shows that SIPs have the potential to deliver higher returns compared to other investment options. However, you will also get higher risk. Minimum Invested Amount Most SIPs come with a minimum amount for investment. This is what the fund house requires as part of the SIP contract. The minimum amou...

Do you really need international funds in your portfolio?

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Answering yes to the above question means that now is a good time to review your international exposure and rebalance your portfolio. If you find that you do need international funds in your portfolio and you still have some money left to invest, then consider adding an international fund to your portfolio. You should be aware of some risks, though. International funds are complex International funds are complex in several ways. First, they often have more than one series of shares and different types of units are available. So, before investing, you need to ensure that you understand how the units are listed, traded, and are tax-efficient. In addition, while the underlying portfolios are generally similar, the funds can vary widely in their credit ratings, liquidity, liquidity requirement, etc. You have to consider a lot of different factors before investing in an international fund. What makes international funds volatile? International funds are more volatile In gener...